2021 was a Growth Year

2021 was the hardest, most painful year I’ve ever experienced but I can’t hate it. After looking back on the emotional rollercoaster of the past 12 months there is one recurring theme, relationships. 

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OTHER WORLD Perfect Tween & Teen Experience

Bowling, roller skating, see a movie, arcade, get coffee, make soap, make candles, go to the art museum, science museum, ANY museum? One can practically exhaust ALL ideas when it comes to things that tweens and teens might enjoy doing. And often the resounding response to each suggestion is, “ehh” or “meh”. Teaching a cat how to high dive is an easier achievement than getting a teen or tween excited about doing something you suggest! Which was why I wasn’t too surprised when the resistance was strong when I mentioned going to another art immersion experience. But this art immersion experience was unlike any other, this one was from an OTHER WORLD!

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Perfect Anniversary Gifts Your Spouse Will Love

Showing your partner how much you love them comes in various ways. It all falls to preferences and understanding their love language. If you’re nearing your anniversary, letting them know that they’re appreciated can go a long way and strengthen your love on a deeper level. 

So here are a few of the perfect anniversary gifts your spouse will love. Remember this; it isn’t about the cost, but rather about the consideration and care that went into it.

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Meaningful Gifts to Give On Graduation Day

College Graduation

College is an important time of independence and self-discovery in many people’s lives. For students pursuing a four-year degree, college graduation marks the transition from educational to professional pursuits. If you know what field your graduate hopes to work in, a great graduation gift is something that is important to their profession. For example, business graduates would appreciate a high-quality briefcase or laptop bag to replace their everyday backpack. For teachers, a few books to start their classroom bookshelf is a thoughtful gift that recognizes their career path.

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New Year’s Resolutions: Organize those piles of papers

 

Ever walk into your home and instantly begin to have heart palpitations due to the overwhelming amount of crap and random unidentifiable odors? Life with kids is amazing, but it can also be overwhelming…being responsible for the kids, work, and the household is exhausting. Ever notice that the majority is often random piles of paper, what is up with that? Unfortunately you can’t even light a scented candle to get rid of the stench due to the fear of an instant inferno. So, what to do?

“This post is part of Twinkl’s New Year Campaign, and is featured in 20+ New Year’s Resolutions For Families

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Memorable Winter Vacations That Aren’t a Ski Trip

Winter vacations are a great way to celebrate the holidays, spend some time with family, or simply fight off the restless cabin fever that comes with the season. Some years, though, it seems like everyone you know is flocking to the mountains for a thrilling ski trip. What happens to those of us who’d rather keep both feet solidly on the ground as we enjoy winter? Ski trips are great fun no matter what your skill level, but they’re not the only adventure to have this season. If you’re looking for an alternative, check out these memorable winter vacations that aren’t a ski trip.

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