Lately, I’ve been thinking about kindness. In a world that seems increasingly angry, cruel, and unforgiving, kindness is needed more than ever. So I started making a list of easy ways to be kind. It doesn’t have to take a lot of time or money. And the returns you get for being kind are always bigger than the effort you spend. Did you know that in September the world celebrates several special days that focus on kindness, charity, and serving others? It starts on September 5 with the International Day of Charity. This day focuses on alleviating poverty in the Read More
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Favorite Books to Recommend: Summer 2018 Edition
Technically, summer won’t be over until mid-September. But since school began last week, it certainly feels like it’s time to wrap summer up and prepare for autumn. As part of my summer wrap up, I’m reviewing my favorite best books read this summer. My reading goal for the year is 50 books. As of today, I’ve hit the 48 mark. I always try to get ahead on my reading during summer vacation because once school starts again, my schedule gets busy and my reading rate drops. Since early June, I’ve read nineteen books. Here are a few of my favorite Read More
10 Best Ted Talks About Happiness
Have you watched a TED Talk before? You can find them on YouTube or on the Ted Talk website. They are usually 10-20 minutes long and can be on a huge variety of subjects. I like to watch them because most of the topics are uplifting, interesting, and overwhelmingly positive. That’s not always the case with information you find online these days. Lately, I’ve been watching a lot of Ted Talks about happiness. In doing research for various topics, I often find myself listening to Ted Talks. Want to hear about some of the latest research on gratitude? There’s a Read More
100 Ideas for Autumn Blog Posts
Is it too early to start dreaming about all things autumn? Because I’m sick of hot weather. I’m wishing for cooler days, harvest fun, and fall flavors. How about you? Even if you’re still in the swing of summer, it’s almost time to think about what to blog about this autumn. Here’s a list of 100 Autumn blog post ideas for every blog niche. 55 Ideas for Autumn Blog Posts All Things School Related Back to school styles and fashion Back to school activities Teacher gift ideas School lunch ideas What to do when your child Read More