the dispenser trap: why I don’t buy certain products on Amazon
that pricey styling product, the one that makes your hairstyle–completes your look, the one you can’t live without…it’s only as good as the mechanism dispensing it.
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how to choose senior living solutions with confidence
When nobody can see real numbers, everybody fills in the blanks with their own fears. One family member assumes (ass-u-me) there’s plenty. Another assumes it’s unaffordable. They’re not arguing with each other — they’re each arguing with a made-up version of the facts–the story they’ve told themselves.
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how I manage my blood sugar without medication
I retrained my body to burn fat for fuel instead of carbs. I lost eighteen pounds. And I got my A1C down from 6.5 to 6.2. That’s not small.
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Teaching Grown-ups
We’ve been out of school on fall break for two weeks. This is a souvenir I received from someone really special. This is one of those priceless little gifts that probably nobody else will really understand. It’s from a husband and wife who come and mentor my little reading rock stars. Not only do they…
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Creating Healthy Eating Habits In Kids
Advice for parents,particularly parents of young children: Don’t force your kids to eat food they don’t want, or make them feel obligated to clean the plate you, or someone else, loaded for them. Yes, I’m dead serious. Think outside the box. Have rules about trying a bite–just one bite. Fight that fight. Do it by…
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Happy Mother’s Day, Mom
Dear Mom, I know I wasn’t an easy kid to raise. I think that’s why God gave me to you; He knew you could do it. And you did! I’m far from perfect, but I’m way better than just OK. You taught us what truly matters in life–love, loyalty, family, faith, education, and moral standards….
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Why I Decided To Become A Teacher
I can’t seem to find the origin of this quote. I didn’t say it first (oh, I wish I had!); but it seems well worth keeping.
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Dog Training Is Worth Every Penny
Emma is so sweet, loving, energetic, resourceful, and VERY smart–too smart for her own good. Imagine that God should pair me with an alpha female dog…oh, the irony in that. She’s doing much better with her potty training, but today she peed in Nick’s bed, so I did some reading on that. After ruling out…
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The Positive Pledge
Words to live by! Love this! The Positive Pledge. via The Positive Pledge.
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A New Journey Begins
It’s been awhile, I’ve been pretty busy. I’ve missed this part of my life… As part of my student orientation at WGU, I’m required to get involved in the online Communities, to visit certain WGU Communities and post something. This is actually pretty important because this is the only way to interact with other students. Failure to use…
