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    Health

    Five Chronic Illness Lessons I Have Learned.

    January 19, 2021 - By 

    Lately I have been thinking a lot about how having a childhood illness shaped me, as a person, as a teen and an adult. I’ve asked myself often what, if any chronic illness lessons, I got out of that experience. Some of you know I have Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory bowel disease, also now thought to be an autoimmune disease, without a known cause or cure. I was diagnosed at 14 after a period of months when pounds melted off my frame faster than you can even imagine. My abdomen hurt all of the time, as in so much cramping…

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    Black History Month Writing Prompts and a Few Resources

    January 18, 2021 - By 

    February marks Black History Month. That’s why I am offering these Black History Writing Prompts and encouraging all of my readers, no matter their age, to adopt a growth mindset right now. Turning Intentions to Actions I don’t need to tell most of you why this year, Black History is not something that should be overlooked, disregarded or even marked only once a year. Every year, I have intentions of reading more diverse content creators and authors. This year, 2021, is the year I am turning intentions to actions, because it’s beyond time to recognize my role in history and…

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    Fun and Free Valentine’s Scavenger Hunt

    January 14, 2021 - By 

    This Valentine’s Scavenger Hunt for families can get them thinking outside the box after tearing into the chocolates and treats. So, first of all Happy Valentine’s Day! I am always a little excited about this day because it brings out the child in me. That’s why, in that spirit, I thought I’d share my Valentine’s Scavenger Hunt! Celebrate Love and Friendship I can easily recall making those adorable little Valentine’s crafts at school. For instance, every year at my elementary school in Guelph we brought in old tissue boxes and made cute little boxes for our Valentine’s cards. Here’s a…

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    Praying Mantis Life Cycle Games Activity Booklet

    January 13, 2021 - By 

    What do you know about the praying mantis or the praying mantis life cycle? It is at once one of the creepiest and also one of the coolest bugs going. That’s why I thought it would be fun to share this praying mantis life cycle games booklet with you. Post may contain affiliate links as a service to readers. I receive a small commission via purchases made. There comes a point in every elementary school curriculum when they teach life cycles of animals, plants, humans and insects too. So, whether you are doing remote learning, or in person school this…

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    Aboard a Shrimp Boat in Coastal Mississippi – All About Shrimping

    January 12, 2021 - By 

    I am feeling completely Forrest Gump as we board a shrimp boat on a sparkling sunny day in Romantic Coastal Mississippi. “There’s pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich. That — that’s about it,” Bubba (Forrest Gump) We were guests of Visit Coastal Mississippi on a media trip while in the state and received food, accommodations and excursions in exchange for story consideration here. Fresh Seafood Shrimp is my favourite fruit of the sea. There’s nothing quite like fresh seafood and the Gulf Coast has some…

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    Creative and Fun Sick Day Scavenger Hunt

    January 11, 2021 - By 

    Well, here we sit in the middle of cold and flu season during a pandemic. Why not download this Sick Day Scavenger Hunt and keep it for those days when you need a little something low key to do at home. Colds Happen. Be Prepared That’s pretty much my Motto. This time of year you can try to avoid all of the germs and you definitely should. But, also be prepared. Kids get sick. Period. They are germ magnets. While I hope nobody I know gets anything more than a cold this year, I am sure there are a few…

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    Cute Valentine’s Lunch Box Jokes for Kids

    January 7, 2021 - By 

    Enjoy these cute Valentine’s Lunch Box Jokes for kids and brighten someone’s day. Alright, so let’s just assume that your kids will be back at school at some point in the next few weeks. I won’t get started on that entire kettle of fish, but if and when they return there will be school lunches again. So, here are some adorable Valentine’s Lunch Box Jokes to help celebrate Valentine’s Day. Check out these Valentine’s Day decorations from Amazon. Valentine’s Lunch Box Jokes These Valentine’s Day Lunch Box Jokes are entirely wholesome and can add a little hint of joy to…

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    Adorable Magician Writing Prompt for Kids

    January 6, 2021 - By 

    Here’s to your little writers and content creators. Let’s celebrate and nurture the creative souls with this Magician Writing Prompt Printable Activity. Easy Indoor Activities for Creative Kids First, if your kids are hunting for activities that are quiet and indoors this winter, then here’s a thought. Why not offer up some writing prompts to get them creating content? Writing is a great way to express imagination while exploring literacy through spelling and grammar. And second of all, this Magician Writing Prompt is simple and fun. Who doesn’t adore magic and magicians? Writers Will Write One millliiiiooooooonnn years ago, in…

  • Parenting

    Twenty-one Things I Am Proud of in 2020

    January 2, 2021 - By 

    So what are you proud of in 2020? What was your greatest accomplishment? What are you proud of in 2020? People keep asking this question. Part of me wants to be a total smart ass when I read the question – I mean 2020 accomplishments at the end of the year were dramatically different than our expectations at the start. Let’s be clear. I got up, got out of bed and kept going in a year full of anxiety and stress. That was enough many days. My 2020 Moments Instead of making it a negative or griping or dismissing the…

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    Take the 30-day Decluttering Challenge Now + Free Printable

    January 1, 2021 - By 

    Never have I ever needed a decluttering challenge more than I do right now. After months and months of pandemic life, spending more time at home and less leaving the house for school, work and life in general, the piles of clutter have become overwhelming. Holiday Clutter At this time of year, at Christmas, I also find myself frequently overwhelmed but the extra decorations and details that make the home festive but also visually cluttered. I feel like it’s impossible to do a minimalist Christmas. That’s okay, I think, but at the same time I live and work in my…