Years ago, when I was in high school, I was asked to write an essay about someone who was a major influence on me. Someone I looked up to. I worked hard on the assignment. My essay was chosen to be read that year at the senior banquet. I believe I won a small scholarship too. The essay was about my dad. It’s been more than 25 years since I wrote that essay and I can still remember some of the points I made. That’s probably because my dad’s influence was so big and so important that I still feel Read More
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For the Love of Books and Mom: 12 Literary Quotes for Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to everyone. Regardless of our current status in life, we can all celebrate the day because without our mothers we wouldn’t be here. Thanks Mom! I love books. Reading is one of my favorite pastimes. There are currently more than 10 books waiting for me on my nightstand. My mother is not a book lover like me. I got that trait from my dad. Thanks Dad! It’s probably not a big surprise that I also love words, quotes, and sayings. In fact, I collect them. Check out my Pinterest quote boards here. I’m also a mom. Sometimes Read More
What’s New Wednesday, May 10, 2017
It’s time for another What’s New Wednesday post. Life has been a little crazy and I’ve fallen behind on my blog writing. Last week, I worked all week as a substitute teacher in a kindergarten classroom. It was so much fun, but also very exhausting. Those little ones take every bit of my energy. I’ll be back in Kindergarten tomorrow, but only for one day this time. May is always a crazy month for me and this year it seems even crazier. My kids have all sorts of end-of-the-school-year projects they are finishing up. My middle daughter has prom this Read More
14 Last Minute Ideas for Mother’s Day Gifts
Mother’s Day is only a few days away. If your life is like mine, then you’re probably scrambling to find a gift for mom. May is the time of year when everything gets crazy in my house. This year is even crazier than most. Between now and the end of the month my family’s activity list includes: several end of the school year projects, assemblies, and trips, prom, a high school graduation, out of town visitors, two birthdays, a camping trip, and Mother’s Day, of course. Add to my madness two dogs that seem to enjoy eating things they shouldn’t Read More