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Sandals Foundation Sea Life Sanctuary

By //  by Candace Sampson

When traveling I tend to gravitate to companies and agencies that don't just pay lip service to being good corporate citizens, they actually do something. Part of the reason I sing the praises of Sandals and Beaches to friends and family is because of their hard work and honest dedication in making the communities they live in better for all, not just the tourists. A few years ago we were lucky enough to travel to a school in Jamaica to see how the Sandals Foundation helps with education …

Filed Under: Sandals & Beaches, Travel, Uncategorized Tagged With: Beaches, Charity, community, education, Environment, Sandals, Sandals Foundation

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Top Ten Education Apps for Middle Schoolers

By //  by Candace Sampson

Last year my children missed almost 5 weeks of school due to travel. I truly believe that not everything can be taught in a classroom so I don't stress about it. This doesn't mean they get a education hall pass when we're away. There's lots of time for schoolwork to be done while we're traveling — waiting at the airport, on the plane, in the car, back at the hotel room — so I always make sure that learning is at their fingertips. For me, there's no better way to do that then with our …

Filed Under: Travel, Travel Tips, Uncategorized Tagged With: apps, education, iPad, kids, middle school, technology, Travel

Bad Teacher

By //  by Candace Sampson

My daughter is in Grade 4 this year and we've been very lucky; she has loved every teacher she has had so far.  That is until now. Her teacher this year is stressing her out. I didn't expect of course that she wouldn't ever get a teacher she wouldn't mesh with. That's unrealistic. Doesn't everybody have a story of "that teacher" after all? I'd be willing to let this all slide normally, but this teacher is different. She yells. A lot. I'm aware I live in glass house here, and shouldn't throw …

Filed Under: June Cleaver, Uncategorized Tagged With: bad teacher, Candace Derickx, education, Life in Pleasantville, Mean teacher, yelling teacher

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Your Holidays Made Easy With Six Simple Tips

The holiday season is about to kick into high gear but I’m not stressed—at least not this year. Over the years I’ve picked up a few tips and tricks to get me through the holidays and it would seem that finally, I may …

Babies, Chicks, Lambs and Heart Coherence

I just love seeing all the new in spring. Not only the new flowers and new grass, but new baby animals that we get to see around Easter at the farms and petting zoos, and I am blessed to be welcoming a new baby niece in …

12 Tips to Host a Memorable and Stress-Free Holiday Party

It's just over a month to Christmas and the next six weeks are going to be a whirlwind of school concerts, Secret Santa's and wrapping presents. It's going to push you to the very brink of your sanity because what would …

How to Say No

How to Say No and Not Feel Bad About It

Did you know there are two words, that if used correctly, can make your life so much easier? It’s true, you can change your life with the proper understanding and use of just two words. Those words are “yes” and ”no.” …

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Stop paying the Stupid Tax – Get Control of Your Life

Are you one of those chronically disorganized people who is constantly playing catch-up? Apologizing for showing up late? Not able to find or remember important tasks or papers? Taking the expensive shortcut because you …

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I Let My Life Go To The Dogs And Found Joy In The Process

In the spring of 2016, I read the book The Happiness Equation and to say it changed my life would be an understatement. The message of the book resonated with me deeply, especially when it emphasized doing things that …

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