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Musings :: “I Like You” – Words that Heal
Last week, really this whole month has been so crazy for us as I am sure it has been for most families. It seems like we have been going from one event to the next. I was telling my husband last week that most of the moms I see and talk to at drop-off look like they are feeling the stress of the holidays as well. Tis the season I guess! But among all this hustle and bustle, my daughter did something that made me stop and think about what the holidays are really about. They shouldn’t be about being too stressed to enjoy this season of joy and hope. …
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Wellness :: Healthy and Easy Snacks for Kids
When it comes time for snacks it is easy to go for the prepackaged things. Things like chips, sodas, and candy always seem to be on hand when snack time rolls around. However these items are not only unhealthy for children now but can lead to a lifetime of bad eating habits later. Instead, make snack time healthy and easy with these simple, kid friendly snack ideas: Animal Crackers – While animal crackers are not my favorite snack, kids seem to love the bland flavor. I love the fact that they are low in fat and very filling. To tell you the truth I think kids like them mostly…
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The Heart of the Matter: Family Dynamics at Christmas Time
“My experience is that the teachers we need most are the people we are living with right now.” -Byron Katie I sure can’t think of a more potent statement for the holidays and family time. It reminds me of a self-help meeting I was at in my twenties, when a light went on so immediately for me that I saw my whole life differently. Your family, some wise stranger said offhandedly, can push your buttons so well because they’re the ones that programmed them. You know these moments, right? As if basked in breaking daylight, a new and implicit understanding soaked through me. It was the kind of moment…
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Garden :: Holiday Decorating Ideas
This year we are still decorating our front yard and came across some really fun ideas. I absolutely love the vintage TV idea that the blogger at 7th House on the Left came up with and adore this one right below because it is so colorful and easy to reproduce. Why not keep decorating with some fun ideas! We do have two more weeks! Make Your Outside as Pretty as Your Inside: What some great ideas the blogger over at The Relaxed Home has to make your front doorstep look as festive as the inside of the house. And it won’t cost too much to try out these…
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Parenting :: PBS Kids Survey Finds Tablets on the Top of Parents’ List
PBS KIDS PARENT SURVEY FINDS MORE THAN HALF OF PARENTS PLAN HOLIDAY TECH PURCHASES, WITH TABLETS AT THE TOP OF PARENTS’ LISTS Recently, PBS Kids did a survey that found that at the top of many parents holiday list is purchasing a tablet for their children which edged-out video game consoles and hand-held video games. Since these tablets offer so many educational apps that parents and educators can use to supplement schoolwork, it makes sense that parents would want to put their money towards something that will enhance their kids education. In fact the study found that when considering apps, 77% of parents say educational content is most…
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‘Tis the Season for Holiday Movies!
One of my favorite holiday shows is Charlie Brown Christmas and I am planning on watching it for the millionth time this month with my little girl. There is just something about Charlie Brown and his crew that put a smile on my face! Being part of the Netflix Stream Team, they send me monthly updates on what shows they are streaming for the month. Plus they offer some fun crafts and recipes to share with you all! See what they have planned for the month of December and sit back on the sofa, light up the fire, grab a cup of hot cocoa (don’t forget the whipped…