Learning is a lifelong event. But there are pockets of time when some lessons arrive when we need them most, regardless of whether we subscribed to them or not. Ms. Life is cool that way. She kind of looks out for us. (of course it is a she! Who else could…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
Welcome to the January 2016 Gratitude Circle bloghop! What a month this has been! There were days when I couldn’t believe how quickly time seemed to whiz past. As usual, we went through a sick phase at home. We’re becoming such pros at it that we were in perfect sync this…
Multicultural Children’s Book Day Read Your World is on January 27, 2015. I am thrilled to participate! Our mission is to not only raise awareness for the kid’s books that celebrate diversity, but to get more of these of books into classrooms and libraries. Today, I am delighted to share a lovely children’s book…
If that’s not a good combo, I don’t know what is! Today, January 24 is such a special day. It is earmarked for National Compliment Day, National Peanut Butter Day and Belly Laugh Day. Perhaps there’s more, but let’s get started with celebrating these! National Compliment Day Whether we graciously receive…
Who doesn’t love a good laugh? I certainly do. In fact, I thrive on laughter most days. Whether it is giggling over that daily dose of online cuteness, or having a hearty guffaw with friends over a meal, laughter is one of the most enjoyable things to do. But besides being…
It is World Hug Day! And no one can deny how wonderful it feels to be hugged – at least occasionally. I have a couple of friends who totally veto hugs, but even they, on occasion, enjoy it. After all, who does not like to be loved? I find it rather…
Parenting is like a roller coaster ride – exciting, adventurous, and fun punctuated with a healthy dose of nervousness. It is demanding, stressful, and challenging. There are no parenting books that teach you the rules. Most of us secretly worry about whether we’ll make a good parent the moment we start…