Getting back to a workout routine has been a STRUGGLE. If you’re like me, you’ve made every excuse in the book on why you just haven’t jumped in hardcore. Well, let me share with you a few of my excuses and my plan on getting back to it! And man, it sure did feel good getting back … [Read more…]
Why do people think it’s ok to make comments about a skinny person’s body or ask if we ever eat or “whisper” (cause we hear you) to your friend, “She needs to eat a burger or something!” Cause we ALL know if someone said, “YOU ARE A FAT ASS” all hell would break loose. And … [Read more…]
If you have a student who has dreams of attending college, preparing for the ACT is a must. Getting a student ready for college and what it requires can be overwhelming due to the scope of what you as a parent needs to do to help your student achieve their goals. Understanding the ACT and … [Read more…]
Every few years we tell our parents that we are moving. Moving further away and even though they are happy for us career-wise, a little piece of them is saddened about missing out on the grandkids growing up. Our kids didn’t have the opportunity to spend the night with their grandparents whenever they wanted or … [Read more…]
Most people think of country folks eating lots of meat and potatoes for most meals. That is true to a degree. My family served bacon, eggs, gravy, and biscuits for breakfast. I had regular lunches as a child. You know the norm…peanut butter and jelly, ham sandwiches, the occasional fast food joint. Dinner we had tacos, steak, … [Read more…]
Have you asked yourself if you should give your child(ren) an allowance? I can’t tell you if you should or shouldn’t. I believe that’s a household decision. But I can tell you why we give an allowance to our kids. So let’s rephrase for a quick a moment. Do you give your kids an allowance? … [Read more…]
Equestrian Girl Forever wakes up at the buttcrack of dawn on school days. Not sure why she wakes up so early, but she does. Since I sleep in her room, she wakes me up early too. There’s NO need for this hot mess, but it happens. She makes my breakfast dish and stares at me waiting for … [Read more…]
Going from curly to straight happened yesterday! It’s been a while since I’ve worn my hair straight. Being natural allows for many different styles, but for me, I love wearing my hair BIG and curly. No matter if it’s a good or bad hair day, it’s a good hair day when you rock your naturally … [Read more…]
As students transition from elementary school to middle school, their motivation to read declines. During this transition, students are forced to shift from the pleasure of reading to academic reading to learn new information (Barton, 2018; Kelley & Decker, 2009). In addition, motivating students to read at the high-school level has proven difficult for teachers … [Read more…]
The weatherman has been calling for snow for the last few days for Metro D.C. The accumulations kept changing, and I was getting really bummed. Heck, if the weather is going to be disrespectful to my body, it might as well deliver some snow. So, when I opened the door to let Carlos out and saw … [Read more…]