No more pencils, No more books, No more teachers’ dirty looks, When the teacher rings the bell, Drop your books and run like hell. Do you remember that rhyme? While it's a fun way for kids to blow off steam at the end of the school year, it sends the wrong message about books. Books should be your child's best companion in the summer. Books keep cries of "I'm bored" away. Books are the best way to keep your child's mind sharp and ready for school in September. Shhh, you don't have to …
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Hopeful (again) Hearts – Rescue Dog Adoption Tips
Friday, December 13, 2013. The day I dreaded from the moment we brought her home. Hubs & I had taken our beloved Bernese Mountain Dog, aka the #suckhole, to the vet where we unexpectedly spent our final hours with …
8 Easy Ways to Stick to Your Exercise Routine
So, how are you doing with that resolution you made on January 1 to exercise more? If it’s going well, congratulations! If not, take a number; you’re in good company. It's a real challenge to start and maintain an …
The Little Black Dress
"One is never over-dressed or underdressed with a Little Black Dress." — Karl Lagerfeld The holidays are just around the corner which means an onslaught of holiday parties and dinners. The next three months, …
Poppin’ Tags: Busting Myths About Thrifting
Let's admit it, thrifting has a bit of an image problem. It's too bad really because some of the best scores I've ever made have been made while thrifting. Vintage dishes, antique furniture and even designer jeans are …
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 …
Helpful Tips for Minecraft Parents
Do you have a child between the ages of seven and “I-stopped-counting-after-the-third-candle”? Did you also make the huge mistake of giving them access to electricity? Do you provide opportunities for that child to have …
