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Category Archives: Fun
Thanksgiving Games
When I was growing up, our tradition to show our gratitude on Thanksgiving consisted of going around the table and everyone taking a couple minutes to share what they were grateful for. While this was nice, it was also boring … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, All Writers, Cheri, Fun, Games, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Activities & Crafts, The Moms, Uncategorized
Tagged games, gratitude, matchability, play, scattergories, scramble, thanksgiving, traditions, words
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Family Service Idea
Okay, this may not seem so “real” to you, but it is for me. Have you ever wished for ways to help your kids learn to recognize their blessings besides just telling them what they are? Or to realize that they are fortunate … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Challenges, Family, Learning, Sunny
Tagged book, book drive, learning, math machine, Peru, service, teenagers
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Music Machine–for music reading review
We recently had a neighborhood Music Camp at our house and used the Math Machine as a Music Machine and made flashcards that review basic music symbols and notes. It was a craft that took a good amount of prep, … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Fun, Learning, school, Sunny
Tagged clef, flashcards, math machine, music, music machine, note
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Bedtime Math
I am a firm believer in reading, and a bedtime story is one of the highlights of the day. Lately we’ve been introduced to a website called Bedtime Math that has added a new delight to bedtime. We signed up … Continue reading
Posted in Learning, School Age, Sunny
Tagged app, Bedtime, Bedtime Math, math, math problem
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Happy Mother’s Day.
If you liked this post, you might also like:Brené Brown: The Power of Vulnerability “There’s a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.” –Leonard Cohen I have been enjoying accompanying my husband on a business trip. We … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Family, Fun, Mother's Day, Relationships
Tagged cartoon, Mother's Day, one vacation day a year, vacation
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Tip to a Weed Free Lawn
Want a weed-free lawn? Use this tip to rid your grass of dandelions WHILE bonding with your kids. Continue reading
A Perfect Mother’s Day Craft
Need an idea for a Mother’s Day Craft? For you and your children, playgroup, or gift? Here’s a reminder of the Mother’s Day Poem that was posted before. It’s SO cute! Create the poem yourself in Word, print, add your … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Children, Crafts, Decorating, Family, Fun, Holidays, Kerri, Love, Mother's Day, Relationships, The House, The Moms
Tagged crafts, gift ideas, hand prints, handprint, handprint poem, Mother's Day, mother's day poem
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Book recommendation
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
Recently my book group read Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story, and I was inspired to work hard and be better. The autobiography (well, he had help from Cecil Murphey, but I don’t know if that makes it a biography … Continue reading
Posted in Learning, school, Sunny, Teenagers
Tagged Ben Carson, book, book for teens, doctor, neurosurgeon, read, recommend, review, stay in school, temper, Think Big
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St. Patrick’s Day Decorations
I feel like I’ve been the Grinch of all holidays lately. I wish I did more to celebrate New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, Groundhog Day…even my birthday. But I didn’t have the energy. However, when I saw this idea … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Cheri, Crafts, Fun, Holidays, The Moms, Uncategorized
Tagged activity, clover, craft, decor, decoration, green, shamrock, st. patrick's day
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A Good Reminder
I passed by the local junior high school and saw their marquee emblazoned with the words Celebrate Differences Create Balance Strengthen Community When I read them, I immediately changed the words and thereby changed the meaning: Celebrate Differences Create Balance … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Challenges, Cheri, Family, Finding a Balance, Fun, Relationships, The Moms
Tagged balance, differences, family, personalities
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