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Travel :: Doing it Yourself Vs. Using a Tour Guide in Havana
Most of us don’t have the luxury of unlimited time to explore a city – to see the key sites and then spend a few leisurely weeks of wandering aimlessly and discovering the hidden places of a destination at our own pace. In most cities, the key sites are pretty darn obvious. You’ll definitely spot the Eiffel Tower when walking the streets of Paris, and while you actually have to look to find the few remaining sections of the Berlin Wall, it’s still pretty easy to find. In many cities you can spontaneously decide to take one of those “Hop On, Hop Off” bus tours that take you around the…
- Awareness, Creativity, Culture, Love, Parenting, Play, Relationships, Slideshow, Special Needs Parenting, Spotlight
One Mom’s One-Story-At-A-Time Mission
I’m on a mission to profoundly change the way the world views autism…one story at a time. ~ Jodi Murphy My adult son is on the autism spectrum and from the outside he looked just like any other little boy. But his brain is wired differently. He is autistic. The kids at school thought he was weird, so they teased and taunted him, and never invited him over to play. It’s his story, but sadly it’s a universal experience when you are autistic. And when 1 in 68 children are on the autism spectrum and 70% of them say that they are isolated and bullied in school,…
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Tips from “The Sleep Doctor” Dr. Breus to Help Children Sleep
When my daughter was little, I was very anxious about her getting her daily naps. I knew that if she didn’t get that time she would be over tired and thus cranky (who wouldn’t be?) and usually meant she would go to bed too early and wake up too early. Not a fun schedule to be on! But sometimes children don’t want to get on a sleep schedule which can make for a difficult time for already tired parents. Here are some tips from Clinical psychologist Dr. Michael Breus, one of the nation’s top sleep experts, who offers some advice to parents! Tips On Helping Children Sleep …
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Sleeping Beauty Available for the First Time on Diamond Edition Blu-ray!
Beauty Awakens for the First Time on Diamond Edition Blu-ray™, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere October 7, 2014! All-New Magical Bonus Features Includes 3 Never Before Seen Deleted Scenes and more! Finally releasing from the Disney Vault, Disney’s ultimate princess fairytale classic “Sleeping Beauty” will be available for the first time on Diamond Edition Blu-ray, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on October 7, 2014. Experience all of the pageantry and power of this wondrous tale on Blu-ray – and for the first time on Digital HD – with incredible high definition picture, thrilling, soaring sound, and all-new Diamond Edition special features that make this a must-own…
- Awareness, Crafts, Creativity, Culture, Decor, DIY, Dwell, Garden, Laugh, Parenting, Plan, Play, Slideshow
Dwell :: Decorating Tips for some Halloween Fun
Every mid-September my daughter and I are itching to get our Halloween decorations up! We get very excited about this time of year and I am always on the look-out for some DIY ideas I can incorporate into our home and outdoor décor. We host our annual Halloween neighborhood party so I like to make sure it is fun for the kids and big kids alike. Here are some simple and fabulous Halloween décor ideas to try out! Can’t wait to make that eyeball wreath for our front door! Which craft do you think you’ll make? Enjoy. Invite a Witch to the Party: Why not? She is fun to…
- Awareness, Beauty, Creativity, Decor, DIY, Dwell, Get Organized, Plan, Play, Slideshow, Tech, Wellness
Beautify Your Office Space – Simple Solutions
This post contains sponsored content. Though it can be challenging to work from your home (think dog barking at the squirrels teasing him from the tree’s, to your .child wanting to show you their latest Minecraft creation on Xbox to husband wanting to know what’s for dinner – all while trying to work), truly, I am thankful that my job allows me to work from home. But whether you work from home or at an office, there are ways to beautify your work space. This is where the magic happens right so why not make it a nice place to come to every day! Here are some simple solutions…
