Old Telephones
I hope everyone had as great a Thanksgiving as I did. It is so good to be with family and friends. And, the feast was fabulous. We went through a turkey, turkey breast, curried ham and vegetables, salads and desserts of every variety. The day was complete with shared memories. One memory shared was a […]
Teaching the Joy of Giving
With Thanksgiving over and Christmas on the rise, it is a perfect time to teach giving to your child. I have always considered these special days to be bound with thankfulness for blessings and opening of hearts and wallets for giving back for our blessings. Teaching your child the joy of giving is important in […]
Infomercials Are Horrifying
Normally, I enjoy spending some quality time with an infomercial or the shopping network. In fact, one day I’m going to purchase a really cool vacuum cleaner, despite no interest in vacuuming, or attend a seminar on how to buy real estate with absolutely no money down. No money down. That’s as mysterious as the […]
Cream Cheese Candies
Now that Thanksgiving is past, I feel I can truly get into the spirit of Christmas. We bought our tree yesterday, and it along with the house are now decorated and ready for Santa’s visit. That means time for making Christmas goodies! This is one of my childhood favorites. Don’t be scared away from this […]
Quick Holiday Fashion
The scent of Thanksgiving turkey and all the trimmings will be filling the house with delicious scents and memories. It is such a special day with family and friends so, darlings, our attention is also directed to the age old female question of “what shall I wear?” Casual is usually the choice, but all […]
School Holiday Spirit
This week the schools will be full of holiday spirit. I remember those days from a child’s memory and a parent’s memory, as I am sure do you. As a child in school, I loved the Thanksgiving season. We drew Pilgrims, Indians, turkeys and cornucopias filled with all kinds of fall bounty. Our reading lessons […]
Thanksgiving Gratitude
This Thanksgiving, teach your child to be grateful. Teaching children to say “thank you” is important, but truly instilling a sense of gratitude is another matter entirely. Gratitude goes beyond good manners, it’s a mindset. Gratitude benefits everyone on a basic level. Gratitude can increase happiness, self-esteem, hope, empathy and optimism, but gratitude must be […]
Sweet Potato Casserole
As Thanksgiving approaches, I would like to share one of my favorite holiday recipes. Many family traditions seem to center around food, and mine are no different. One dish I remember during the holidays when I was growing up is syrupy sweet potatoes covered in melted marshmallows. Thanksgiving and Christmas were the only times we […]
Thanksgiving Happiness
Sometimes I like to share some of life’s great secrets with my students. Now, before the more experienced of my readers gets their fur up because these kids aren’t having to roll down a college hill and break a foot learning what life is about, let me assure you I keep the important stuff, like […]
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Thanksgiving
It’s beginning to look a lot like Thanksgiving. The weather is cooperating with lower temperatures and lots of moisture in the air. Visions fill my head. I smell the turkey and pumpkin pies. I see a table flowing over with harvest food. I see corn, beans, potatoes, sweet potato casserole, cornbread stuffing, oyster soufflé, broccoli […]
Holiday Stress
As adults, we are very acquainted with holiday stress. We experience it every year. While the holidays are enjoyable, they can be very stressful for some, if not all, of us. We forget that our children are not immune to the stress of the holidays, simply because they do not buy gifts, decorate or entertain. […]
What a Shame
I have long said that it is easy to count votes on the County Commission but that was before the election. Ever hopeful that things will change, I must say that I was seriously disappointed in the budget committee’s decision to forgo including teachers in the employee bonus. It is an unfortunate staple in Jefferson […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “vanish.” The head governmental hive met this week and pollination was the point of discussion. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that it could bee a trifecta of trouble getting any pollination unless the numbers look right across the board. The low humm is that honey jar can […]
How Long Do Real Christmas Trees Last?
I know that a lot of people are putting up their Christmas trees and I would love to go ahead and decorate mine as well. The problem is that I have gotten a real tree for the past few years and my family really enjoys the real tree smell. I know that some people put […]
Nanoblur
Darling, just browsing through the cosmetics at Walgreens, not looking for any one special thing, I discovered a most remarkable treasure. The name of this amazing product is Nanoblur. When I first saw the product I picked up the package to find out more about it: it was designed to erase fine lines and smooth […]
Toys for Christmas
With stores beckoning us to begin Christmas shopping, it is time to consider toys for those special children on our list. When making your selections, safety should always be a consideration, as well as age appropriateness. The following list is certainly not all inclusive, but rather a sampling of toys that will entertain and educate. […]