Tag: Winter
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I Have Published a Book!
I’m excited and nervous all at the same time! I have been writing a book on teaching school for a few years now, and I finally finished it and got it published! As you may know, teaching and school are two of my favorite topics. It covers all the aspects of teaching school – class…
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Poet Spotlight: Winter Poems by Sara Teasdale
NIGHTStars over snow And in the west a planetSwinging below a star– Look for a lovely thing and you will find it,It is not far — It never will be far. WINTERI shall have winter now and lessening days,Lit by a smoky sun with slanting rays,And after falling leaves, the first determined frost.The colors of…
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Your Work is Important, Homemakers
If you want to go out and do great things this year, you will need a place to start from. You will need a place to come back to for refreshment and rest. One of the greatest things about home is the fact that you have one. Here are the books and the chair and…
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Embrace the All-or-Something Approach This New Year
Read anything about the new year and how to start it and you may quickly become overwhelmed. The popular thought out there is that NOW is the time to plan your whole year, clean your closets, map out your schedules, decide where you’re going to vacation in June and start saving for it and you…
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January Rest
Are you ready for the new year? I haven’t had much excitement forchallenges or revamping my life right now. Actually, I’ve been taking the gentle advice I’m about to give you. December was active, mentally and physically. Christmas activities begin at school long before Christmas day arrives. We had family visit during the holidays. We…
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The December Collection: Cozy Links to a New Year
WELCOME to our monthly collection where we offer links and ideas for you to explore with us. I hope you have a cup of tea and a quiet moment to savor the good things in life while you read. The time between Christmas and New Year’s Day, usually from December 26 to the 31st, is…
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Fun and Simple Craft Ideas for Christmas
If you need a little craft to keep everyone busy, try these! I think they give big results with only a small bit of effort or mess. Decorative Spice Cutouts These ‘cookies’ are pretty tied to a gift or strung together to make a garland. They smell good too. You will need applesauce and ground…
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Finding Calm During December: Tips for a Peaceful Holiday
December begins calmly for me most years. I usually expect it to stay that way and then am surprised when I get more stressed out as the weeks progress. Several years ago I noticed this trend and I have found three things that have helped me stay calm(er) right into the new year. Peace begins…
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Heartwarming Holiday Books for all Ages
Here are some book recommendations with great examples of thankfulness and the Christmas spirit. They range from picture books to longer novels, and most will be enjoyed by a wide range of ages. Most of them I have read and enjoyed, a few are on my wish list. I will let the covers speak for…
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Writers Write: 7 Books to Inspire You
A writer writes. Publishing is nice, but it’s not what makes anyone a writer. November is National Novel Writing Month. It’s a challenge for writers all over the globe to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. The focus is quantity over quality; to create a first draft quickly, averaging about 1700 words a…
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