Reviews
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The Fun Doesn’t Have to Stop for Dinner
One afternoon last week, Chris miraculously made it home before 6:30. He found us sitting in the front yard playing with sidewalk chalk and bubbles that the Easter Bunny brought last weekend. It…
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The Center of Our Home
Without a doubt, my favorite part of the work week is the hour after we get home from school. Usually, the kids and I are either outside in the front yard or getting…
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When Children Change Your Lives
Recently, I saw a preview for the Dreamworks movie “Delivery Man,” starring Vince Vaughn. It looked like something right up my alley. The perfect comedy of errors which leads to self-reflection and improved…
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A New Take On Classroom Valentine’s
This year, I have done something a little different for Valentine’s Day. You know how kids bring classroom Valentine’s to their schools, all addressed out to their classmates and friends? I have always…
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Let’s Hear It for the Arts!
As a theater wife, it should be no surprise that I am a huge supporter of the arts. As a teacher, it should be even less of a surprise that I am a…
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YourKidVid For the Win!
Every Christmas morning from my childhood, I remember a giant 1980’s camcorder set up on a tripod in the corner of our living room, recording our every move. Sounds a little creepy now,…
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A Day in the Life: Teacher Edition
If you’ve been around here long enough, you know that I am an eighth grade language arts teacher. If you’ve been around here even LONGER, then you know that this is a career…
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Sometimes I Like to Pretend to Be a Grown Up.
When Chris and I were first engaged, we went through all the normal preparations that most engaged couples go through. We worked out the logistics of who would be moving where. We took…
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Christmas Card-ing Like a Boss
A few weeks ago, I ordered stationary for my kids from Minted. I raved about it here. I was so impressed with the quality of my order that I decided to order my…
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GNO…It’s Coming!!!!
I had a wonderful weekend with family and friends. I love weekends like these. We had a little fun, and got a lot done. Leaves me feeling rested and prepared to face the…
