This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BuildingWithYOXO #CollectiveBias Blogging is my second career. Before I became a blogger I was a special education teacher, non-profit co-director, and college instructor. My passion was helping children with special needs, and while I am no longer in the classroom, I still do all…
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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TidingsAndTreats #CollectiveBias I tend to prefer savory snacks over sweet desserts, but Rice Krispies Treats?! YES! These were always one of my childhood favorites, but I always thought to myself… how much more awesome would these taste if they were filled with something delicious?…
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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #KingOfFlavor #CollectiveBias Last month, I planned a Sushi Making Tailgating Party, and now I’m taking it up another notch with Spicy Shrimp Ceviche. In my house, we love the combination of seafood and spice. Really, anything and spice, as long as it is super…
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During each major life event – both good and bad – people are very eager to feed you your emotions. Parenthood certainly made me aware of this, but my father’s death has made it more evident. People want to tell you exactly how you will feel. Maybe it’s their way of comforting you, but it actually sets up some potentially…
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This post was sponsored by Nature Made® as a part of an Ambassador Program for Influence Central. This year has probably been my most challenging to date, but the past few weeks have been extremely difficult. After months in and out of the hospital and a week in hospice, my father passed away on Monday (Halloween) at 2:35 in the…
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