Category Archives: All Writers

And Here’s The Cinnamon Bear!

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Cheri

When we were children, one of my favorite traditions was gathering around the Christmas tree every night, starting on December 1st, to listen to our vinyl record of The Cinnamon Bear. I don’t know if my sisters were as enthralled … Continue reading →

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Continuing the Attitude of Gratitude

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Janae

I hope that all of you have had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I loved the chance to reflect on all of my wonderful blessings. It filled me and lifted me. How quickly, however, the feeling of gratitude can so easily be … Continue reading →

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Five Kernels of Corn…A Thanksgiving Tradition

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Janae

The other day, my 8 year old came home from cub scouts with 5 kernels of corn and request that we start a new family tradition for Thanksgiving. You may have heard of it, but it was new for me. … Continue reading →

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Simplifying the Holidays

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Cheri

Christmas is my favorite holiday. As I’ve probably mentioned before, I start planning for Christmas on December 26th…a year in advance. For me, it is the thought that is the most important part of the gift, so I work most … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Meatloaf Recipe

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Janae

Entertain me for a moment. Put on a grumpy face and in your most pouty tone of voice say, “Meatloaf…Beatloaf….I HATE Meatloaf”. Can you name that movie? Or are you only reminded of the chorus of little voices around the … Continue reading →

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Do Good With All That Halloween Candy

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Cheri

Halloween is just around the corner and all our houses are about to be inundated with more candy than should be consumed in an entire year, let alone one night. If you’re already getting a tummy ache just thinking about … Continue reading →

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Trick-or-Treat Service Drive

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Kerri

Consider organizing a neighborhood Service Drive this Halloween. A week or two before Halloween, deliver a flyer and paper bag on your neighbor’s doorstep, indicating you are Trick-or-Treating for a specific item — Cans, Books, Hygiene items, or Stuffed Animals, for example. Continue reading →

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Four Tricks to Save Time, Money, Energy, and Sanity

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Cheri

There seem to be 4 things that I never have enough of and always seem to be running out of: Time, Money, Energy, and Sanity. That’s why when I can stumble on tricks to save one or all of those … Continue reading →

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Interview your Birthday Kid with these 36 questions!

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Kerri

Capture your child’s personality and growth by asking them these 36 questions every year on their birthday! Continue reading →

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A Fascinating book about Abraham Lincoln

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Kerri

I could not put it down. As I was shopping at a local thrift store recently, a faded green book with worn edges caught my eye. All it said on the cover was Lincoln The Unknown . Having always been … Continue reading →

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