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• Have an Eggstra Wonderful Easter Monday with the National Trust!

  

  This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of National Trust for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. It's Easter Monday and what better way to enjoy... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Fresh, Healthy Dinner (or Lunch!) in 30 Minutes Or Less

  

  Photo Credit: Me. Ingredients:Sliced CarrotsSliced Pecorino CheeseTomatoes with BasilSliced GrapesGreen BeansCumberland SausagesThis is dinner for my kids... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• How To Peel Garlic Easily - a Vlog

  

  Photo CreditGarlic is one of my very favorite ingredients for almost any dish! I add it to nearly everything. Not only is it tasty, but also has huge health... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Obstacle, Barrier Or a Stop Sign from God?

  

  I read this wonderful quote today, "Obstacles are not Barriers." I apologize that I have forgotten whom to credit for that quote. It's been one of those weeks... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Allergic to England Or Just a Bug?

  

  The Sad Eyes of The Boy Who Just Keeps Throwing UpEither we're all allergic to England, or the schools need to buff up their 'sick' policies. Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Beyond the Baby Years

  

  A distant memory - two weeks into motherhood. I've been reflecting on the fact that I am completely out of the baby stage of my parenting journey. 3 pregnancies... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• My Middle Name is Sue

  

  There's a saying that goes, "Writers write." Writing exercises help us to hone our skills and utilizing prompts forces us to stretch our writing muscles in... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• It's World Book Day! 3 Ways to Inspire Reading at Home

  

  I spent a wonderful morning reading my book, How Do You Sleep, Baby Dolphin? to all of the classes at Sweet Rose's school today! Why? Because it is World Book... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Vlogging Workshop: What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?

  

  It's been a while, but I'm linking up with Mama Kat today! Watch as I ask The Boy the questions, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Then, I answer the... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Is It Possible to Change a Food from One You Love to One You Hate?

  

  Just Say, "Yuck!" Photo CreditYes, it is! And vice-versa! Our habits are simply deeply ingrained neural pathways. I mentioned these the other day - they are... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Circling Back to My Path - My Own Hero's Journey

  

  Yesterday I listened to an interview with Jean Houston. If you haven't heard of her, she's a leader in what she calls the Human Potential Movement. In the... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• My Son is Obsessed with a Song!

  I can't escape this song. Do you know it? Moves Like Jagger by Maroon 5. It's The Boy's favorite and he wants to hear it all. the. time. 5 times in a row. That'... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Are You Programming Your Children?

  The answer is yes, you are. You may have heard the old saying that we only use about 10% of our minds, but the actual figure is closer to 5%. What's going on... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Cuddles, Love and Mrs. Cookie School

  

  My three are home this week for their half-term break. I'm falling in love with the school calendar here. It's basically 6 weeks on, 1 week off and a much... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Raising Voracious Readers

  

  I haven't just raised readers... I've raised voracious readers! A couple of years ago I wondered if my daughters would develop a love for books like I have. Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Uniforms, Routines and Sex Ed at Home

  I've been busy lately, studying for my Passion Test Certification and writing more for ParentSociety.com. I even busted out a new picture book story, though it... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Glamorous Cleaning for the Domestic Goddess in You! A Bizzybee Review

  

  One of the reasons I will always remain an "aspiring" Domestic Goddess is because I actually don't like to clean my house at all. Yet, when I do it, I do it... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Feet Show - Episode 1

  

  The FeetMy daughters have taken to running off with my phone to make videos. They're actually kind of funny, so I'm sharing! Who knows, perhaps they're the... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• This is the Sperm and This is the Egg

  

  Success!Recently, my daughters have been asking questions.For example, last week Nature Girl asked, "What does 'sex' mean?"The day after, Sweet Rose, after... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Conjunctivitis Strikes Again... Times Three!

  

  Crusty, Swollen, Red Eyesare the tell-tale symptomsI know that "Pink Eye" is a common thing among school-age children, but I don't recall ever having it nor... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING