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Confession :: Not a Fan of Flying
Confession :: Not a Fan of Flying! Next week I will be flying out for the PBS Kids annual meeting in Miami, Florida as part of their PBS Kids VIP Ambassador Program. Recently, they asked me if I would like to become a member of this group and as many of you know, I love PBS Kids! Their programs are rich with great characters and quite educational such as Word Girl (love her sidekick monkey Captain Huggyface) and Wild Kratts: Creature Power. So off I go to Miami (minus a pink bikini – yes, I have an image of Miami in my head) to spend a few days with the folks who…
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Some Fun Ideas to Encourage Healthy Eating
When I came back from Japan years ago I had some major health issues that no one could seem to help me with. I went to over ten doctors and usually came back home with a bag of prescription pills. This was not how I wanted to live my life and start each day with a handful of pills! Fortunately, I met a nutritionist at a Natural Products Expo, where the Japanese company I was working for was exhibiting (I sold medicinal mushrooms – but that is another story). Turns out, after an hour consultation and analysis — he was was able to give me an explanation about what…
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Culture :: Alex Gurney Talks Race Car Driving
A few weeks ago I was speaking to one of the moms at my daughter’s school. We were talking about an Instagram picture (see above) I took of a car I came across at a local golf course called the Shelby Cobra and I told her it was one of those cars you can see yourself driving along the cliffs with your scarf blowing in the wind. Yes, I have an active imagination. Her reply was “I don’t know if I told you, but my husband is a race-car driver.” WHAT?! Was my reply – I mean how cool is that and definitely not something you hear every day! That got me…
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Crafts :: For Teacher Appreciation Week
Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week: Since 1984, the National PTA has designated time each May for communities nationwide to honor teachers for their work with children. Parents, students, and schools across America celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week to show appreciation for the work and dedication of teachers and reaffirm the commitment to parent-teacher partnerships. Mrs. Clinger was my sixth grade teacher and I still think about her after all these years. She was just an amazing and caring teacher and really gave 110% to the kids! So in support of all the great teachers – we found some really crafts you can give to your kids teachers in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week…
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Dandelion Moms Project Kindness :: May
What IS dandelion moms project kindness? We created dandelion moms project kindness so as to inspire others to help spread loveliness and kindness out into the world. Much like dandelion seeds that blow miles away – a simple act of kindness can have a big impact and create a domino effect. Each month we make a few suggestions and we ask that you share in your acts of kindness. Some months you might be able to participate and some months you aren’t able to. We just ask that you do what you can! Thank you dandelion moms for helping spread acts of kindness in your families, community and beyond. Dandelion…
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5 Tips to Successful Yard Sale Shopping
5 Tips to Successful Yard Sale Shopping We all love a good bargain. And one can often be found at yard sales (or garage sales). But how can we make the most of our yard sale shopping trips? Here are a few tips that may help: 1. Make a list – What types of items are you looking for? You can tailor your shopping trip by looking for yard sales that advertise what is on your list. Keep in mind sizes for kids’ clothes, ages for toys. Household items can often be found in good condition too. List everything on a small card that you can carry in your…
