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I thought I was managing my emotions about the Connecticut tragedy pretty well. There has been so much to do–I just keep pressing forward. Until last night, when this situation–coupled with some difficult news about one of my music students–came crashing on me like a ton of bricks. And for a little bit I felt…
Back to school means back to trying to getting organized! But, at least in my crazy world, organization should be pretty! I don’t have the before for this one, but imagine a well-worn, typical, wood-framed cork bulletin board. I painted the frame off-white, covered it in fabric I found as a curtain valance at goodwill, and…
Are you Halloween’ed out yet? I sort of am, but there are a few more fun things I haven’t shared with you yet. I told you that I have been doing a pre-school co-op for my daughter and her friends. As the schedule has it, it is my turn to teach the week of each…
Lunchbox favors from Trenton’s Truck birthday 4 years ago. Do you struggle with packing a nutritious lunch for your kids that they will actually eat? How nutritious do you feel the school lunch options are for them? Have you come up with clever ways to encourage healthy eating? (Bento boxes anyone?) If you answered yes…
I’m sure you are all ready for your Easter celebration, but just in case you are looking for a little last-minute inspiration, here are some of my favorite ideas from Easters past. Some of these ideas, like this carrot-themed dinner are quick and easy to put together.For all of the details, read about the Easter…
Hola! My son has a May Day birthday, but rather than maypoles and flowers, I thought it would be really fun to have a Cinco de Mayo party for him, especially when he turned five. I called it a Cinco en Mayo party, because that means “5 in May!” Yes, I admit this theme was…
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