Do you remember that a month ago I received materials form Reading Horizons to help improve my children's reading level? You can take a look at the post HERE. My children are 6 and 8 so I've been using the Discover Intensive Phonics Instructor Materials with them. My boys were excited about taking part in this program. My oldest son has Aspergers Syndrome and phonics … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2012
10 Things I Learned This Week Plus The Husband 11/ 19
Probably the least stressful holiday week I've ever had in my life! Although I had two class parties to run, blog posts due, teachers conferences, I actually made it without losing any hair! Amazing!!!!!! Now, don't get me wrong, I felt it, but I enjoyed myself more than I have in the past. Maybe I'm finally getting my groove on. Who knows? In the end it doesn't even … [Read more...]
Aflac Holiday Duck Purchases Support Pediatric Cancer and So Do Tweets! #AflacKids
Once again Aflac is teaming up with Macy's to help in the fight against pediatric cancer. Now your purchase of the Aflac duck at Macy's willhelp make a difference in a child's life. 100% of the proceeds are donated to over 50 hospitals that treat and research pediatric cancer. Now that's a sticking stuffer that gives more than your child will ever know. When my duck arrived at … [Read more...]
World Premiere of Christmas Angel on GMC
My family and I had the pleasure of screening Christmas Angel before it's premiere tonight on GMC. Don't miss it! Here is the scoop on the story bound to become a new holiday classic! Christmas Angel: Olivia is not like most fifth graders. She is being raised by Melinda, a single mother who works at a bustling local bakery run by her good friend Daphne, the mother … [Read more...]
The Un-Blackest Friday Ever
My children and I always refer to days with the word "ever". "It's the best day ever mom." "This is the worst day ever." Anyway, I have been building some resentment these last few years over the glorification of Black Friday. Not to age myself, but I remember not being able to buy anything on Thanksgiving. If the market was open it was only for a few … [Read more...]