Camp Project Hope

Camp Project Hope

Project Hope Alliance, a local non-profit whose mission is to move homeless families out of motels and shelters into affordable homes of their own to give children a brighter future, would like to invite you and your family to Camp Project Hope at SOCO on Sunday, February 9th from 5pm – 9pm to discover and celebrate how this community is working to end childhood homelessness in Orange County.

It is an opportunity to bring your family to experience an evening of family fun including interactive art and live music.

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What I Learned During my Marathon Journey

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Note from Jen: I asked Christy to write this post because I am number one, in awe of anyone that completes a marathon, and number two, because it might, just might, be on my bucket list. Here is what she had to share about what she learned during her marathon journey…

What I Learned During My Marathon Journey 

by Christy

When I made the commitment to sign up for my first marathon, I decided to “go big, or go home.”  So, I contacted my friends at Team in Training and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and put my name down for the Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco.  And I’d love to share with you what I learned during my marathon journey. 

First moment after I signed up – gulp. Panic. Gulp. What did I DO? Then, I started telling everyone. Better to get it out there and start being held accountable.

Do you know the number one statement people said to me during my six-month marathon training?  Not, “I’m proud of you.”  Not, “Wow, that’s amazing!”  Nope.

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This Mom is Going to Lose It. Please Help.

Topic today is sleep tips for elementary aged kids. This Mommy S.O.S comes from a friend of mine who is about to lose it. You know those S.O.S scenarios moms? When you don’t think you can take one more day of some behavioral issue? Yep, we have all been there. That’s why I offered to put… Continue reading This Mom is Going to Lose It. Please Help.

10 Fun Ways to Practice Spelling with Your Kids

How to Practice Spelling With Your Kids

With my little girl now in elementary school, we are practicing sight words and spelling everyday.  This means I am constantly looking for ways to make it new and exciting for her. If you too are looking for ideas on how to practice spelling with your kids, here are 10 tips on to mix it up and make it fun. 

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