Surprise! I have another story time for you. This one is about something really important in these challenging times: KINDNESS. Whether you need some kindness today or you know someone who could use a smile, these two books offer ideas of little ways you can make a big difference. Included below the video are some … More Story Time: Kindness
Hi, friends! How are you all doing? I have a little gift for you to hopefully bring some joy and creativity to your day. It’s a story time with a fun new book I discovered at last year’s Association of Writers and Publishers conference. And, you know what? You (and your parents) will probably learn … More Bridging Learning & Creativity
What’s a Tubkaak? a. a rare bird b. a naughty word c. an eco-friendly resort d. a Taiwanese game …. Have your guess? Well, here’s your answer:
Heads up: Starting next week, I’m going to post on Mondays and Thursdays. I have a couple of writing project that have been idling on the back burner, so I need to cut down to two weekly posts for a while. I’m sure you’ll manage just fine. In the meantime, I have a bit of … More The Many Lives of a Laundry Basket
“Forever is composed of nows.” ~Emily Dickinson It began with to-do list musings over the beat of my scrubbing toothbrush. “Birthday … Dede … present … ” My dearest friend triumphed over a lot in the past year: a big move, a big promotion, and a scary MS diagnosis—all while juggling the duties of mom … More Do It Now
I’m going on week two of my birthday now. Nearly every morning since my actually birthday, I’ve been awakened by two dancing brown eyes and the excited whisper,
We all know our body language affects how others perceive us. But did you know it affects how you perceive yourself? It also directly impacts your probability of professional and personal success. As Amy Cuddy explains in the TED Talk below: Don’t fake it till you make it. Fake it till you become it. I mentioned … More Body Language
The holidays can get confusing if your birthday (or the birthday of someone you love) falls in the middle of them. I consider myself somewhat of an expert on this, since I’ve had a Christmas Eve birthday for, oh, 30 odd years or so. People with a holiday birthdays grow up with a love-hate relationship with … More Holiday Birthdays
I recently posted a “Top 3” about blogs for moms, and my friend Christa (talented author of the Lexy Cooper Videogame Mysteries, I might add) asked me to feature my Top 3 kids’ apps. The category is rather broad (from age to interest), so I’ve narrowed it down to my picks for traveling with a toddler. I … More Top 3: Apps for Traveling Tots
Regardless of your spiritual preference, I’m guessing most of us can agree this time of year (at its essence) celebrates the good qualities of humanity— camaraderie, giving, appreciation, and hope. I’m also guessing we could agree it’s typically not adorned with murder and revenge. So imagine my surprise when my Rudolph special was interrupted with a commercial for this: “What’s … More Deck the Halls With Retribution, Falalala Lala La La
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