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Thanksgiving with gratitude

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Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what’s most important in life and what truly means the most.   It’s a time to think about and show gratitude for all that we’re thankful for. We should really have this kind of gratitude in our hearts everyday of this year, not just on Thanksgiving.   How do we do that?   When I went to a school assembly yesterday, the principal asked the kids to think about what they were thankful for, close their eyes and focus on their feeling of happy gratitude.   I’ve never seen this done at school and I was thankful that my daughter was experiencing this positive exercise not only at home, but at school too.   Mrs. Naylor went on to teach the kids that when they were feeling the gratitude in their hearts that it was impossible to have fear, worries, anxiety or sadness at the same time.   What a powerful realization for the kids to learn that when they want to feel better they can think about what they’re thankful for and the thin...
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Get Away!

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It's fall break for our family!  That means a week off of school for most of the kids.  We usually take the RV down to the beach and camp with friends, but this time we were unable to get reservations at our regular spot.   Disappointment doesn’t mean we’ve been defeated.   RV spots may be filled up but that won’t stop us.   Not going somewhere for fall break is not an option for me this year.   I need a break!   We all love the beach and also love the together family time we get to spend together there.   Getting away from home and the regular responsibilities that go along with running a household helps me be a better mom overall.   So, this week we will try a vacation rental home site and take our changes with a new type of vacation for us.   Why is a vacation a must?   Studies show that taking a vacation is good for the soul for many reasons.   De-stressing reduces my chances, as a woman, of a heart att...
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