Monthly Archives: November 2012

The Behavior Jar–My Best Parenting Tip

I don’t claim to be a parenting expert. I leave a lot to be desired when it comes to doing everything right.  But…I have found something worth sharing that has been a miracle in our house. I have a four-year-old … Continue reading

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How To Turn Your Mood Around Fast

Here’s a quickie for how to brighten your mood, fast. One of my very favorite ways to kill an hour if I have one to kill (or even if I don’t) is to think of a song I really like … Continue reading

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Get Some Cafe Zupas Yum For FREE

So…for Thanksgiving, I made pies, a turkey (for my first time ever) and a 16 layered Jell-O. So that pretty much fills my cooking quota for the rest of the year.The effort alone on the turkey was worth an award … Continue reading

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A Thanksgiving Jell-O to Remember

For many years I’ve been creating discussion worthy masterpieces with Jell-O.  This year was no different. I racked my brain thinking about what I could do this year that I had not done before when my friend Amy suggested individual … Continue reading

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The Thanksgiving Legend–Rainbow Jell-O

No one is more committed to holiday tradition than me, especially if that tradition involves wasting enormous amounts of time and effort meticulously crafting Jello. Many years ago I began what would turn into my Thanksgiving passion. Through the years … Continue reading

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Pleasant Event #275 Attend Concert or Play…I think this counts

Many of you know I’m ticking fun things off a list.  You should try it, it’s really very fun. I’ve been working on this list for almost a year now and I’ve done some things I ordinarily NEVER would have … Continue reading

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Happy Kristin Sokol Day!

It’s true, I have my own holiday.  How?  Here’s how. As you may or may not know, I am passionate about writing.  I’m also passionate about participating in local government and making a difference in my community.  When the opportunity … Continue reading

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The Switch Witch–What to Do With Too Much Candy

I probably should have posted this a few weeks ago, but if you still have Halloween Candy around this will help you. If your kids are like mine they collected gads and gads of candy during trick-or-treat.  Too much candy … Continue reading

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Complete The Task–Simplify Your Life

Have you ever had a little problem that bothered you, maybe a lot?  Something that every time you saw it, it made you sad, nervous or angry? You don’t have to live like that.  Take the time to simplify and … Continue reading

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And the Disney On Ice Ticket Winner is…

I’m so excited to announce the winner for the Disney on Ice 100 years of Magic ticket vouchers. And the winner is… a Rafflecopter giveaway You now have 48 hours to contact me and claim the tickets before a new … Continue reading

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