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You’re Going to Explode! You’re Pissed Off: How to Keep Your Emotions from Taking Over
What do you do when you feel yourself about to react negatively? And thats putting it lightly! You know the point when things are about to get UGG-LY. You feel like you have been pushed too far and youre about to scream. When butting heads with your kids doesnt even come close to describing it? When your co-worker is being completely unreasonable? Your family is driving you MAD! Its a hellish moment and you are on the verge of bursting into a Mommy monster. The key to not reacting is to be the observer. The Observer vs. The Reactor
The First 20 Weeks of Virtual Kindergarten = Barely Hanging On
“Is today another computer school day?” As soon as I said yes, my son flopped back down against his pillow and pulled the covers up over his head. “I don’t like computer school!” I curled up next to him and peeled the covers back. “I know. Maybe you’ll get to go back soon.” Back in…
Surviving a Miscarriage During The Pandemic
Of course, during National Infertility Awareness Week and a pandemic, I have a miscarriage. One in eight women has infertility in various forms. A miscarriage is not infertility, but a lot of people experiencing infertility also experience miscarriages. The women I have met from the infertility community are some of the best people I know.…
Turn Your Child’s Art Into a Beautiful Memory Book
My eldest daughter is now in Kindergarten and the preschool days are behind her. Sniff, sniff. I kept every scribble, every restaurant coloring place mat, every Froot Loop necklace in a box. A BIG box. I love her art! I celebrate her art! Someday I’ll have to give that giant box to her, plus another 10, full of elementary school art. And then there is the awkward junior high art… and those boxes will most likely sit in her garage until she has to tearfully throw them all away because she’s moving to an apartment in New York. SO sad.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Firework Photography
Few things spark that sense of awe like a well-done fireworks show. But capturing those special moments on film – especially at night – can be tricky. Luckily, we have a few “Do’s and Don’ts” from the photo enthusiasts at Pholium, the digital photo book design and giving app for the iPad. Here are some tips to help you get the perfect shots this Independence Day.