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Secrets that Sparkle (and Secrets that Sting)
Charlie and I wanted to share a new children’s book with you Secrets that Sparkel (and Secrets that Sting.) Some children’s books open the door to conversations that are hard for grown-ups to start on their own, and Secrets that Sparkle (and Secrets that Sting) is a children’s book that does this in a kind caring way. Secrets that Sparkel (and Secrets that Sting. is written by Joy Stephenson-Laws, edited by Tim Scerba, and illustrated by Nzephany Madrigal Uzoka, and this rhyming picture book is designed for children ages 5 and up. Making it the perfect book for my niece Alexendra and my nephew Joe. Charlie and I wanted you…
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We’re in the “Almost Summer” Phase and Everyone Is Running on Empty
In my city school will be out next week. Families are in the “Almost Summer” Phase and Everyone Is Running on Empty. Especially me. How about? For my friends and family there is a specific stretch of the year where everything feels like it’s in between. School isn’t quite over yet. Summer hasn’t started. Routines are still in place, but no one is really operating at full capacity anymore. This is the “almost summer” phase. The time of year I would like to hide. Energy is lower. Patience is thinner. Schedules feel heavier than they did a month ago, even if nothing has technically changed. It’s not burnout in the…
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When Sunday Doesn’t Feel Like Rest: The Mental Load No One Sees
I had written this post to share a bit ago but as usual life got away from me. Since this happens more to me than I want to count I wanted to go ahead and share “When Sunday Doesn’t Feel Like Rest: The Mental Load No One Sees”. Do you feel like this as well? I’ve always believed Sundays are supposed to feel like rest. A pause before the week starts again. A soft landing. But for many people, my family including Sunday is actually when the mental load gets louder most of the time. Sunday is when the planning starts again. What needs to be done this week. What…
Living a simple lifestyle from the front porch
