It's officially summer and though it's time to hit the beaches and plan family vacations, it is also imperative to hit the books. It is proven that children suffer from "summer reading loss" when they are not working their brains the way they did during the school year.ÃÂ Summer reading loss refers to the decline in children's reading development that…
Read MoreWhat does greeting cards, candy, flowers and ÃÂ breakfast in bed all have in common? Mother's Day! Yes, the all too common holiday is just days away. If you're unfamiliar with this holiday,ÃÂ Mother's Day is a day to celebrate the things moms do (and didn't do for your sake LOL) throughout the year. If you ask me, Mother's Day…
Read MoreForgiveness can be a very difficult thing. In most recent times in my life, I have experienced acts of forgiveness that has convicted me. My oldest daughter, Raymiah was picked on for weeks on the school bus. Every other day, she would express her anger and frustration about the little girl who has been bothering her. The last confrontation…
Read MoreIn the middle of yet another EXCRUCIATING, frustrating, exhausting conversation with my almost 20-year old daughter, I realized we just donââ¬â¢t understand each other. We are not communicating, weââ¬â¢re just talking. And worse, she has no idea what Iââ¬â¢m talking about and thinks I have no idea what Iââ¬â¢m talking about! She doesnââ¬â¢t even care to listen to me.…
Read MoreYes! You read it right! Just this week, the IRS ruled that the cost of nursing and its supplies can be reimbursed as a medical deduction! Too bad this didn't apply to me all these years of nursing. But it doesn't matter because I received something so much more rewarding than a money.... the gift of giving! Nursing is…
Read MoreWow! I honestly cannot believe how fast 2013 has flown by! I can remember having Rebekah yesterday (even though it was the beginning of the year)! This year has brought tears and much laughter. I have watched my 5 children grow before my eyes! From routine dentist checkups to broken teeth, a busted head and stitches to lice! I…
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