Mishmash Day Chatting with Coffee: RTT Rebel
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Mishmash Day Chatting with Coffee: RTT Rebel

March has arrived! A busy month – we lose an hour a week from Sunday, the week after that is the first day of spring, and the week after that the kids have their Spring Break.  We’re kicking off the month of March with Early Dismissal today, tomorrow and Thursday – the wonderful world of…

Homework Blues and Volunteering while Chatting with Coffee: Random Tuesday Thoughts Rebel
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Homework Blues and Volunteering while Chatting with Coffee: Random Tuesday Thoughts Rebel

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I would never have the patience to homeschool either of my kids. I am a huge admirer for those that can do it, but I know that homeschooling would be my downfall. First we have Princess Nagger – the gifted/accelerated learner who is way ahead of…

Hawaiian Teaser and the First week of School: Random Tuesday Thoughts Rebel
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Hawaiian Teaser and the First week of School: Random Tuesday Thoughts Rebel

Well hello there my random friends! Did you miss me? Yes, you jokesters, I was not here. One week in Hawaii really wasn’t enough – I so want to go back, not only because it’s beautiful there, but we had a blast hanging out with my cousin and her daughter and grandson. Princess Nagger really…

Major Decision and At My Wits’ End: RTT Rebel
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Major Decision and At My Wits’ End: RTT Rebel

After lots of sleepless nights and tears, we finally decided it would be in Princess Nagger’s best interest to remove her from the gifted program and return her to Gen Ed. Because the gifted classroom has both 5th and 6th graders in the same classroom, and because the educational aspect was 5th grade review when…

Keep Momming!
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Keep Momming!

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Shire. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.   The relationship that exists between mothers and daughters is unlike any other. It has many unique moments, memories, and yes, even challenges along the way. The relationship dynamic can be…

Opioid Dependence and the Story of Little Dude Part 1 (#sponsored)
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Opioid Dependence and the Story of Little Dude Part 1 (#sponsored)

Today, opioid prescription painkiller addiction – also known as opioid dependence – affects millions of Americans.  While opioid prescription painkillers are effective medicines, some people develop opioid dependence as an unexpected consequence of proper pain treatment. I was wholly unaware that this issue would hit as close to home as it has.  I mean, I’ve…