Little words can sometimes pack a powerful punch. Little words can have interestingly BIG meanings. Children love little words that…
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February 23, 2011
Week 8: Clean Start Challenge Update
Week 8… We’re in the midst of the Book Drive at the preschool we have selected to create the Reading…
Some words come with with lots of synonyms (words of identical or similar meaning). These words are particularly interesting to…
It’s been a busy February, and I’ve been meaning to do this for a few weeks… but I wanted to…
February 21, 2011
Remembering Seth…
This past Saturday, February 19, we had to put our Seth to rest. As you know, he was diagnosed with…
February 21, 2011
Dinner with a Friend
It’s amazing when you stop and think about how much a friend can impact your life. I had dinner last…
The quote WORDS ARE THE VOICE OF THE HEART is attributed to Confucius. He knew what he was talking about.…
We’re coming up to 40 words in our quest for 56 Adjectives. 40! Both of today’s 2 adjectives are words…
February 20, 2011
52 Weeks of Giving: Weeks 6 & 7
Each week throughout 2011 I will share how I am giving back somehow, whether it’s by offering my resources, my…
Shhhh. Listen deeply. Listen earnestly. Sometimes words that define the strongest emotions are quiet words. Children love to hear quiet…
February 18, 2011
Things I Love this Week…
My fellow Ecco Domani Style Squad member Gala Darling… who I adore!… has one of the most fashionable blogs I…
February 18, 2011
The PURISTICS Challenge. Take it if you dare.
I’m always up for a good challenge. Growing up squished very closely between 2 brothers made me this way… always…
Adjectives give our language richness and life. Adjectives create description that makes our reading, speaking and writing come alive. Children…
February 17, 2011
Mom Must-Have: PASS from American Express
When I was in high school I was horrible with my money. Every babysitting dollar I earned went to clothes…
It’s WEEK 7 in my Lifetime Clean Start Challenge that I’m doing with Lifetime Moms and SC Johnson… WEEK 7!…
Encouraging children to become comfortable with words, especially new words, is all about repetition. Explaining a word’s definition is a…
February 16, 2011
Evolving in the kitchen with ReadySetEat
I think I can safely say that I am well on my way in my transformation from non-cook to cook.…
I may be run out of town for suggesting what I’m about to suggest, but as a retired English/Reading teacher,…
Oh, boy! What would a list of 56 Adjectives be without a couple of WORDS that begin with the letter…
February 14, 2011
A lovely Valentine’s Day
Two years ago today I tagged along on my parents’ Valentine’s Day date. I was very newly single and didn’t…

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