Tag Archives: Wholesome Family Activities

Vocal Travels–An Introduction

If you know the Sokol’s at all you know we take our travel and leisure VERY seriously. Before I met my hubs (we just celebrated our 8 year anniversary) I really hadn’t been anywhere, because I thought travel was a … Continue reading

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Sunshine In My Heart

It’s back to school time in our neighborhood.  We’re the lucky ones in year-round school.  Even though I sometimes complain I really LOVE this schedule.  She was already bored and I was ready to school to curb the picking and … Continue reading

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It’s My Party I Can FLY If I Want To

Last year I discovered the KEY to having a great birthday as an adult.  The answer is a few paragraphs down…read on. Now that I’m not seven-years-old I don’t throw epic slumber parties anymore.  As a responsible adult, I have … Continue reading

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Cafe Bella Rue–My Own Personal Italy

A trip to Italy was not what I was expecting when I made a stop in at Café Bella Rue located at SoDa Row in Daybreak, but that’s what it felt like. It would be easy to make a quick … Continue reading

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Summer Sledding–No Mittens Required

Think sledding down a steep hill is out of the question in the summer? Think again. You might think I am talking about using an ice block.  You’d be wrong though, we’re using CARDBOARD! A few weeks ago, my sister-in-law … Continue reading

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Alyssa’s Green Thumb

Alyssa had the opportunity to plant a little bean at Kindergarten a few months ago.  It was a very exciting task! One that every kid should do during childhood. She knows how much I love my hibiscus plant and has … Continue reading

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We’re Going Places

I mentioned that my life has been going a million miles an hour.  Well, the marathon of urgent life events is finally over.  For the last week we’ve enjoyed life and even had a little down-time. While in the midst … Continue reading

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Steve Sokol–The Wikipedia Page

This is intended to the Steve Sokol Wikipedia page.  He’s my husband and is mentioned a lot in these posts, so he deserves his own reference page, even if it’s not actually on Wikipedia. Now, whenever he is discussed there … Continue reading

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Put The Glue Gun Down–There’s Something You Need to Know

I found this fantastically great website, Powerofmoms.com thanks to my friend Wendy Paul.  She shared this article through a link on her facebook wall.  The article was so fantastic; I just had to share it with you. The ladies who run this … Continue reading

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Two Inches of Fun

Unless you live in Eastern Europe, it’s been the most mild winter I can recall.  I’m not complaining. Actually, a little bit, I am complaining.  I generally like to play around in the snow a few times each winter with … Continue reading

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