This post contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more information. Before I became a mother and before I became a blogger . . . I was a teacher. I was a classroom teacher for 14 years. Before that I worked as a camp counselor for young teens and even revamped a leadership camp at the local YMCA. I also coached high school cross country and track. My passion before … [Read more...] about How Keeping it “Old School” May Help Your High School Student Succeed
Remembering 9/11
This article contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more details. It was my first year as a high school teacher, and this rookie was assigned second period study hall. There were so many students rostered study hall that period they all could not fit in a classroom. To solve that problem, study hall was held in the cafeteria. The first day of school I assigned each … [Read more...] about Remembering 9/11
4 Toys for 4-year-old Boys!
Whether you are shopping for a nephew, grandson or one of the dozen birthday parties you have on the calendar this month - I figured I would offer some insight from my vertically challenged, adorably bright, teacher I spend a lot of time with ;) Plus, Santa needs to be conservative this year. When I finally start Christmas shopping, or when someone asks, what should we get for X . . . I want to … [Read more...] about 4 Toys for 4-year-old Boys!
You’re Invited: The First Prayer, Wine, Chocolate Retreat! {And Giveaway}
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20 Take some time out of the busy fall season to reconnect with the Lord; enjoy the faith and friendship of others and recharge your soul with prayer, wine and chocolate! Let's tour the shrine . . . then pour the wine! *The Saint Katharine Drexel Shrine is located in Bensalem, PA (right outside … [Read more...] about You’re Invited: The First Prayer, Wine, Chocolate Retreat! {And Giveaway}
Mother Teresa: A Saint For Adoptive Families
This post contains affiliate or associate links with several businesses (which means if you shop through the links, I earn a small commission). As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.** Bill Murray and Melissa McCarthy starred in a film together titled "Saint Vincent". One of the main characters of the film, Oliver, is the 12 year-old adopted son of Melissa McCarthy's character, … [Read more...] about Mother Teresa: A Saint For Adoptive Families
20 Seconds A Day. . .
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy on my About Me page. A commercial for UNICEF USA has a celebrity ask the viewers, "What would you do if there was child right in front of you . . . and all you had to do was give .50 cents a day to save that child's life?" And, rightfully so, viewers are moved to give. I was wondering if I could ask a favor of … [Read more...] about 20 Seconds A Day. . .
