We Choose Virtues and a Surprise!

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I was recently given the opportunity to review the character building program called We Choose Virtues. Designed for ages 3-5th grade, it’s a delightful program that any family can use with their children. Heather McMillan, the creator of We Choose Virtues, is a preschool teacher and a children’s pastor. She designed the program to encourage children to develop good characters, skills that would help them throughout their lives. I especially like that it’s a positive approach to character building! It {Read More}

Mosaics Review– Organized Blogging for Everyone

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I love technology. I love my laptop, smart phone, Pinterest and Evernote. I love keeping in touch with family and friends through Facebook and email. But there are times when using good old fashioned pen and paper works best. For example, blog planning. I often brainstorm best on paper. I can write, draw, and scribble to my heart’s content. I don’t have to worry about backups, battery life or hard drive failures. (Been there, done that. Cried a lot. *lol*) {Read More}

Thinking of You Today

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Listen, I have something to tell you and it’s really important. You know what? You are pretty awesome, just the way you are. You are here to ROCK this world. Don’t ever try to convince yourself otherwise.    

Decluttering the Window Seat

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Going through my old blog posts and thought it would be fun to post this blast from the past. —– In my tiny dining room I have a tiny window seat. Can you call it a window seat if nobody ever sits on it?  Anyway, it’s one of those “hot spots” that always collects clutter. I’m lucky because I only have one “hot spot” in my house. It’s called EVERY FREAKING FLAT SURFACE INCLUDING THE FLOOR. *ahem* The window seat {Read More}

Today – January 2, 2013

You are Valuable

Outside my window: It’s grey and cold, very wintery for NTX. All the Christmas snow has melted, but I heard we may yet get another dusting soon. I am thinking: About how nice it is for Max to have playmates that live on the block. I am thankful for: My snug little home and HEAT. From our school room: Gearing up to start back to school. Changing out some curriculum, filling in calendars, and putting books on hold at the {Read More}