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I don’t bust out the M&Ms every time we practice math, but they are so perfect for when you have no energy to argue about math time. That’s when you get creative with bribery! ☺️ And I love this light panel by Constructive Playthings! We use it for math, reading, playing with magnetic tiles, blocks, Read more

Take up space, Baby Boy! These crazy times have been such a blessing in so many ways, and believe it or not, Zoom has helped me teach one of the biggest lessons I’ve wanted to drive home for my 4-year-old for quite some time. Davis is typically very fun, energetic, loud, and super funny. He Read more

Journaling has been so helpful for my anxiety—pre-pandemic, but especially now. It sometimes feels like a struggle just to steal away and take a few minutes to write (you know, mom life), but it’s worth it. I always feel better when I do. I love the prompts in this journal because they force me to Read more

After my surgery in February, I got used to having beautiful flowers around our home, so I’ve kept it going. I’m obsessed! If you can spare a few extra dollars, I highly recommend buying a bouquet every other week or so, especially during this time. We have them delivered with our groceries. Sometimes it’s the Read more

We went camping…in our backyard…all night! Aside from the fact mine and Lebrean’s bodies will likely pay for this for the next week and a half, it was so fun! Books, toys, furry friends (stuffed animals), and some of our favorite snacks made for a memorable experience during this crazy time! The tent was inexpensive Read more

February 14, 2020 I’ve been hesitant to share this for a few reasons, but it’s such a huge part of my story, and writing is therapeutic for me. Also, if you Google this topic, you won’t find much besides besides medical journals. Maybe my experience will help other women. In April of 2017, almost 2 Read more

This one little statement is so simple (no pun intended—Simply@ Lemonade ?), but so HUGE! After reading an article about setting boundaries with children, Lebrean and I started being very intentional about it with Davis. A lot of my stress as a mom comes from from feeling like I have to get everything done and Read more

The principal at Hollis opened last week’s Leadership Team meeting by prompting us to answer the question, “What are you proud of?” I had arrived really early that morning, when the building was very quiet, and as I walked around, I took some moments to take it all in. This project was such a huge Read more

Today, I simply had to step away from my work, and it was the best decision I could have made for my mental health. I was so focused and determined to find a solution to an issue, and like I often tend to do, I spent way too much time on it, so much so Read more

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