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What are the Best Bread-Making Tools? As an educator, I often have a summer project. This summer, it was homemade, sourdough bread. I learned a lot – particularly about the best bread making tools that make the process faster, easier and more enjoyable. As an #autismmom, I’ve spent a lot of time removing processed foods from our home, as well… Read More
Can you celebrate Halloween without candy? For many people, Halloween and candy are inseparable. But maybe you have food allergies or intolerances in your family? Maybe you are practicing healthier eating and want to share this with your friends and neighbor? Or maybe you just want a break from the sugar rush? If that’s the case then here are… Read More
You need 7 Nights of Easy Dinners The first week back to school – as parent or educator – is always a little bit crazy. One minute, your biggest decision is between the pool and the park you’re not wearing shoes and you have no idea what day it is. Then, in the blink of an eye, bells are ringing,… Read More
What’s on your back to school checklist? If you’ve walked into almost any store lately, you’ll have noticed that it’s back to school season – which, amazingly, starts shortly after the 4th of July in the US. As a full-time educator, I always want to get a jump on things for my own kids – without reminding myself of how… Read More
If you are a consultant or representative for a direct sales company, then you might be wondering what to pack for your direct sales conference. The conference or convention is a staple of direct sales companies, and usually involves a few days of workshops, training, events, and recognition. Plus plenty of social opportunities for team bonding and networking with other… Read More
You need a self-care survival guide. It’s not just your imagination. Parenting special needs kids has been shown to be more stressful. However, this stress is not experienced evenly. It depends on the coping mechanisms implemented by the parents. On an airplane, flight attendants advise you to put your oxygen mask on first, before assisting others. Parenting – especially special… Read More
An autism diagnosis changes not only the world of the person with autism but the world of those around them. Overnight, you become an autism mom. The news can, at first, be paralyzing. Then, often comes a period of intense research – reading everything you can get your hands on, waking up in the middle of the night to google… Read More
Causebox Summer 2019 was my first purchase from this newer subscription box service. It is a little different than the more “mainstream” subscription boxes, in that there is a little less customization to be done (I chose colors, but not wholly different products, except for the cleanser). Also, each product is specially selected to bring value to the subscriber, but… Read More
Is Outdoor Fun Important to Your Autistic Family Member? Different autistic individuals have different affinities. Some are attached to animals, others fixate on cars. My son is very nature and outdoors focused. He would choose to be outside 24 hours a day, 365 days a year if at all possible. (Good thing we are lucky enough to live in California). If… Read More
So what is a “sensory bank”? Many special needs diagnoses, come along with either a heightened or dulled sense of input to the various senses. This includes autism and sensory processing disorder. The sensory bank is the idea that an individual who is sensitive to crowded areas or events, for example, may be able to tolerate a a busy party… Read More
