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Jul 202007

I was going to start telling you about some of the great family and education newsletters that I get in my email every day. And I had started, and then I just stopped. Silly me!

I got one in my inbox the other day that just made me yell at myself for not continuing this conversation with you! The newsletter comes from a great lady named Aurelia Williams, and her site is called Real Life Solutions. She is a life coach, but, a lot of her content is heavily focused on parenting – and is very helpful, I might add! The subject of her newsletter this week was ‘Free summer crafts and activities for children’, in which there were links to some great ideas for keeping your kids busy and happy this summer!

If you’d like to sign up for her list, go back to her homepage, Real Life Solutions and you will see the sign-up box in the top left corner. And right now she’s giving away a free ‘You Deserve a Break’ report with every sign up!

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Encouraging children to read in the summertime

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Jul 162007

It is very important for children to keep reading, even during the long, lazy days of summer.

One way to keep your kids reading is to find books on topics about which your children are obsessed.

We all know that children go through phases of obsession – with dinosaurs, race cars, Pokemon, and all kinds of things!

If you will help your child to find books on their ‘topic de jour’, you will have a child much more eager to read.

I know that the teachers feel the difference, in the fall, between the children who continued to nourish their brains and those who didn’t.

I’ve often heard teachers complain that the first month is just getting the children’s brains ‘revved back up’.

If our children can start back to school in the fall ready to jump into the curriculum, it will make for a much more successful year.

For me, though, the most important thing is that children learn how utterly enjoyable reading actually is.

And when we help them find books on their very favorite subjects, even if that is truck engines, or electricity, or makeup techniques, we are much more likely to have a lifelong reader on our hands!

I fully understand that summertime is a time for fun, sun, and play. I am actually against the concept of all-year school – so trust me, I adore the idea of children fully enjoying their summer. And I dearly hope that some of that enjoyment involves reading!

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Mrs. Lisa’s reading corner

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Jul 142007

I have always wanted a cozy, comfortable corner all my own for reading and relaxing. I blame my mother’s dear friend, Patricia. You see, she and her husband have this lounge-y type room that is part of their master bedroom and I used to think that was the coolest thing, even as a kid. And as a grown-up, I’ve always wanted one for myself. We almost built one in one of our houses, but, you know as well as I do that contractors don’t work very much on their own homes. That plan was out the window like so many others! Well, now I have a corner that could be used for just this purpose. I don’t have a whole separate room, but, I do have a corner of my office. And my office, is, after all, my favorite room in the house. It’s the one part of the house that is all mine and I have a nice, empty corner in it that is going to be just great when I get done with it. I have to get some boxes out of the way and I’m going to find a nice, comfy chair to put there. And I think I will get a floor lamp, unless I can actually fit a small end table there. I will need to change out these curtains in here, because they are completely awful. It’s really just a sheer under-curtain, and it is falling off of the wall. That just won’t do. I might like some wood blinds in here, because I would like more versatility with the amount of light in here. On days when I have a headache and just want to cozy up in my chair with a good book, I’ll want it a bit dark in here, except over the book, of course. But that is what the floor lamp will take care of. I think I might get a shaggy rug for under the chair, too. Oh! You know what I could do! If I have enough room, I could put a dog bed next to the chair, and then when I cozy up in here, Lucky can, too! This is sounding better by the minute!

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The Five People You Meet in Heaven

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Jul 142007

I know this book is not new and it was really over a year ago that everyone was talking about it, maybe even two years. I have finally read it, though! And I am so glad that I did! And really, this book is timeless – it should continue to be talked about. It was so good. I can easily see myself reading this one again and again! If you haven’t read it, you should really check it out! I was kind of sad when I got to the end because it was over. I just love it when a book touches me like that!

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Mama Bookworm locked out of the house again?

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Jul 132007

I am the queen of locking myself out – of my car and the house! It’s such a rotten feeling, but, locksmiths have always been available to help me out – thank goodness! And I never really thought about it before, but, locksmiths can restore your peace of mind in a number of ways. They are security professionals and they can install and maintain all kinds of things to make us safer and make our homes and offices run smoother. They obviously can do anything with any locks or safes you may have, but, they also can install burglar and fire alarms, surveillance systems, intercom systems, and even phone systems. If you are in the Pittsburgh area, Locksmith Pittsburgh has the best prices and products in the industry, using state-of-the-art technology for your security. With a polite and friendly staff, they are fully licensed, bonded, and insured. They have a contact form right on the site where you can fill in your contact information and list what kind of help you are needing to get a free estimate. But you will also find the 1-800 number all over the site, should you need emergency help. They are continually upgrading their knowledge, expertise and equipment; and are available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, to assist you with your needs. Their goal is to know that their customers are 100% satisfied, declaring that they are not happy unless their customers are happy! When someone helps me out of my Lucy Ricardo-style jams, I’m definitely happy!

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