Author name: margaret

“Do Something Nice Day” October 5 Imagine a day set aside to do something nice. I would like to think that every day we are thinking of doing something nice for our family, friends and those that cross our path. Spreading joy and happiness might be the best way to share our goodness. Joy and […]

“National Fossil Day” October 12 National Fossil Day was established in the United States to promote the scientific and educational values of fossils. My focus is how to use crystals, minerals, rocks, gemstones, and metals in your everyday life based on metaphysical principles. The word metaphysical pertains to that which transcends the physical. In other words, metaphysics

“National Good Neighbor Day” Tomorrow, September 28 is “National Good Neighbor Day.” This holiday is timely as we are in the aftermath of both Hurricane Harvey and Irma. In the face of disaster and discomfort, we have witnessed the coming together of neighbors to support each other and lend a helping hand. Neighbors helping neighbors is certainly not

World Gratitude Day September 20 Life is about being thankful and showing gratitude. Gratitude defined is the quality of being thankful, readiness to show appreciation, and to return kindness. I am healthy, happy, and prosperous. I am extremely lucky. Good health is mine. I am grateful for all of the gifts that come into my

“COLLECT ROCKS DAY” September 16 marks “Collect Rocks Day”. A day very near and dear to my heart. Crystals, minerals, rocks, metals, and gemstones have always fascinated me and I’ve come to learn how they can be powerful tools given by the earth to help me stay focused on my intentions to create and maintain

“NATIONAL READ A BOOK DAY” SEPTEMBER 6 As an author, I was delighted to know that someone created a day dedicated to reading books. As far as I can tell the first “National Read A Book Day” was around the end of the 2000s. And my guess it was the brainchild of a librarian or

Is Your Child Hyperactive? In many parts of the country school has already started, and in others school, it is about to start. Summer vacation was filled with lots of activities to keep your child(ren) busy. It’s now time for your child(ren) to get to bed on time, stay focused, and get back in the

Give Your Child Tools To Keep Bullying At Bay Bullying can take many forms and has been part of school culture for a very long time. With the advent of social media, bullying has become one of the biggest issues in our schools. It’s a problem for both the victim and the bully. This unwanted,

 CHANGE IT’S INEVITABLE Let’s face it; change is going to happen whether you want it to or not. As your children prepare for the new school year, I’m sure the anticipation of a new school, new grade or new teacher(s) create a little fear of change. Let’s face it; change is going to happen whether