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Parenting :: Planting Seeds
photo by Stacie Isabella Turk/Ribbonhead.com The child’s thinking is neither more limited nor inferior to that of an adult. It is different. The child thinks with feelings and not with the intellect. That is why communication is so complicated. And speaking with children is a difficult art. ~ Janus Korczak Beliefs are potent seeds that, once planted, grow roots quickly and become part of the long-term fabric of the psyche. Sometimes a child’s beliefs about him/herself get planted without our realizing it and much like being a (fake) redhead (take it from this one,) it is the hardest color to get and the hardest color to get rid…
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What’s Hot in Southern California :: The VamPirates Show in Buena Park
This past weekend my husband and I attended the Vampirates show with my daughter and her friend. It might sound scary but they just loved it! They combined pirates and vampires to create the Vampirates show with some amazing stunts, aerial performances, sword fighting and even a Haka dance! Here is a description of the show: Come celebrate at Treasure Bay’s Annual Masquerade Ball with vampire hunters Randolph & Kate. They are there to forewarn the costume-clad guests of the dangers lurking in the haunted Secret Cove. Unfortunately, their cries of despair go unheard, as Captain Sebastian the Black and his horde of Vampire Pirates crash the Ball and…
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Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest Airs October 28th
We love Curious George! And we love Halloween! So we are so excited to tell you about the first ever CURIOUS GEORGE Halloween special – CURIOUS GEORGE: A Halloween Boo Fest. The PBS Kids one-hour special celebrates curiosity, friendship and trying new things, all while providing safe and family-friendly holiday entertainment. CURIOUS GEORGE: A Halloween Boo Fest features three original songs, including “It’s Halloween Today,” sung by Pat Monahan, the lead singer of Train. As part of this multiplatform event, CURIOUS GEORGE will also feature a new game for web and mobile and new streaming video content this October. And make sure to check out the PBS Kids website for…
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Reflections :: Owning our Emotional Lives
Recently I shared the following quote by Barbara Stevens Sullivan on Facebook: “Our resistance to a feminine orientation is tremendous. We are taught in every setting that we should be in control of our lives and that our lives will proceed in positive directions if we control them properly. We are urged to refuse to give in to depression and despair, to think positively. The consequence of this attitude is not an increasingly widespread incidence of happiness, it is rather a situation in which people feel guilty about their depression and despair, exacerbating their pain by struggling against the legitimate suffering that life involves and that, when submitted to, ultimately…
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DIY :: Holiday Centerpiece Design Ideas
We are planning on having some friends and family over to our place with the upcoming holidays and I wanted to find some unique centerpiece ideas that could be used for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Having a colorful centerpiece really does set the mood and shows you took some care to make the table setting look extra special! And aren’t the holidays about making those you love around you feel special. I absolutely love all of these ideas and there is even a tutorial from Inspired By Charm who walks you through how to make a gorgeous centerpiece. Have fun! Shabby Chic Display: I am in love with these…
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Recipes :: Delicious Sunday Breakfast Ideas
Breakfast just might be my favorite meal of the day and we serve breakfast for dinner at least once a week at our house. Going out to eat breakfast on Sundays was a big part of my childhood. There was a family-owned restaurant up the street from where we lived and we frequented their restaurant quite often. But my dad was famous for making his grits and sausages. I love grits to this day and always order a side of them if they are served at the restaurant. With the holidays coming up, I want to try some new recipes since we tend to have friends and family over for brunch. …
