The time has come, friends. My 9-year-old is asking for a pet that can be his and his alone. Not just any pet though, a gecko. I should have seen this coming as he has been so responsible with his beta fish, feeds and cleans up after the dogs, and always does his chores. My […]
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Become more organized in four easy steps
Are you one of those people who craves organization in your life but struggles to achieve it? Small steps can really help – and here are # easy ones to help you reach your goals.Display your diaryWe do not advocate writing your deepest and darkest feelings publicly, unless you want to, but displaying your diary can be handy – of course, we mean the commitments you have. So, if you have a dental appointment on Wednesday at 2pm, put it on the wall. Ideally, you will have a weekly or monthly planner or calendar on the wall. This must be ...
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Thank you to Carrie for bringing this month's Sea of Tranquility book club discussion! I am so excited about this book!Usually I can grasp right off the top of my head the topics I’d like to discuss in my book reviews. One can look at the genre, the characters, the place, and come up with a fairly easy jumping-off point--where you want to start and what you want to cover. Of course, a lot of novels are fairly straightforward.But Sea of Tranquility? So, so, so many thoughts. Too many thoughts. And chaotic at that. Let’s just say I finished the ...
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The first few years are critical for development, as minds are more vulnerable during this initial stage. Both nature and nurture play a pivotal role in your toddler's development, so it is essential to do all you can to enrich young minds with values and skill-building activities that build confidence and a sense of self. To help you establish ways to grow your toddler's development, here are four suggestions to consider. 1. Sports And Exercise Enriching your toddler's development begins by teaching them how to work with their bodies by completing sensory tasks. Sensory activities, including exercise, playing in the backyard, and ...
4 Sophisticated Ways Moms Can Treat Themselves
For us moms, it can be hard to buy for ourselves. We want something useful, but also with a touch of class which can be easier said than done. So, we’ve put together a list of things that feel like a gift, but what we can use every day. It’s just a matter of picking the best one for the time in your life.4 Sophisticated Ways Moms Can Treat ThemselvesA Plush Bathrobe – Wrap Her Up in ComfortHere’s a gift idea that is a real crowd-pleaser as everyone can appreciate the comfort of a plush bathrobe to cuddle up in. ...The Unsinkable Greta James Book Club
Spring is here! Hopefully, the temperatures will soon get the memo too ;) In the meantime, Carrie and I are excited to dive into a new season of great reads, and there's no better way to do it than with this cruise-themed novel. Welcome to our The Unsinkable Greta James book club discussion. We're thrilled you're here, and as always, a copy of our next pick is up for grabs. Be sure to read on it--it's THE hit new read for April!The Unsinkable Greta James Book ClubI wasn't sure what to expect from this book, as the description carried heavy ...
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