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Focus on the Positive; Get a Shiny Pencil In a year of preschool, thirteen years of public school, and four years…

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We live close to our neighborhood elementary school. It’s around the corner at the end of our block, so I…

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Losing poet, activist and Phenomenal Woman Maya Angelou this week struck a personal chord with me. Maya Angelou’s death, while…

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Try these stuffed ranch cheeseburgers at your next cookout The summer months around here mean lots of grilling: burgers, hot…

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When I think about how I need a day off I think about this quote: “We’re very very busy and…

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Big photos on canvases are everywhere these days. Having your loved ones blown up big in bright colors is quite…

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Kids are great. There’s nothing that compares to the feeling of love you get when your little one gives you…

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My husband is a fan of any candy containing peanut butter, so this recipe was incredibly tempting when I happened…

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This chia seed pudding recipe is the perfect healthy snack for your kids this summer. With many brand-named puddings containing loads…