Despite our best efforts at joy, some days are simply stressful. It can feel like everything stacks up, and tries to steal our smiles. Take a moment to laugh a little! Enjoy this quick collection with some bits of humor for a rainy day. Find more here: https://www.reddit.com/ Find more here: https://www.canva.com/ Find more here: …
My Parents My parents practice a cool strategy sometimes when my mom’s feet freeze from Parkinson’s disease. The first time I saw it, I doubted it would work. My dad stands in front of mom, holds her hands, and then proceeds to walk backward. Sometimes it doesn’t work at all, sometimes it works slowly, and …
A Perfect Gift If you are a teacher looking for some inspiration, look no further! Maybe you need the perfect book to give to your favorite teacher. This small book comes at a great price point, just $9.99! DaySpring also has great coupons on their site to give you even more savings when you shop. …
Made from Scratch You might call it “Chicken & Pastry” or “Chicken & Dumplings” but we always call it “Chicken Pot Pie.” Call it what you want, it’s so good! This meal is one that reminds me of my childhood. It reminds me of my mom. She always hand rolled the dough, even though you …
Something Special I give you my word that there has never been a strawberry pie better than the one my mama makes. It is definitely worth your time to try this recipe. There is something special about being in a strawberry patch. Maybe you went as a kid and now you take your kids. Searching …
Even if you have been to the Children’s Museum of Virginia before, you must go again! “Wild Kratts Ocean Adventure! The Exhibit” runs through May 8th and if your child is a Wild Kratts fan, you don’t want to miss it.
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A Final Lesson All Their Own Who was your Kindergarten teacher? 2nd grade? Middle school math? High school English? I bet you can tell me if you are 25. I bet you can tell me if you are 55, or 75, and every age in between. Teachers are heroes. They change lives and they go …
For many years, my oldest daughter has been ready for Disney. Her youngest sister was also ready and like most kids, when the Disney commercials come on with all the magic they want to leave that very minute to go there. For my middle daughter, though, this has never been the case. When those same …
2, 4, 6 Happy Birthday will be here soon. I stay up working on assignments until 1 am and then try to fall asleep. At 2:30 a.m. my oldest daughter rushes into my room. “Mom,” she says, “it’s time to go.” I’m like, “What? No. It’s 2 in the morning.” She says, “No, mom, it’s …
