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With Thanksgiving Q U I C K L Y approaching it just makes sense to talk about gratitude and thankfulness, especially when it comes to our children. What I mean by this is that most of our kids HAVE NO IDEA HOW GOOD THEY HAVE IT! Am I right?!? As parents we strive to provide our kids with the best possible life we can.We go on trips, have the latest technologies and streaming services. We get them the pets they just HAVE TO HAVE (which we end up taking care of ) . They have all the toys, outrageous birthday parties, not to mention we ALWAYS go overboard on holidays like Christmas (even though every year we say we’re going to tone it down) . As amazing as it feels to be able to provide some of these luxuries there is another side to this sword. Thankfulness and appreciation can be lost amongst all these privileges. This time of year is as good as any to start a gratitude practice, as a family. Here are some suggestions: • Research ways you can give back or support less fortunate families in your community • Share stories from your childhood, a time before cell phones, Netflix, and trampoline parks • Start a daily journal and come up with something you’re thankful for every day
• Talk about the simple
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things that are so often taken for granted, by all of us, like our senses, nature, a comfortable place to sit, or warm meals • Visit an animal shelter once a month to give snuggles to pets without homes Any of these ideas can be discussed during dinnertime, on the car ride to school, or while walking the pet, the one they just couldn’t live without. End of the day is a great time to reflect and be grateful, make it a part of your bedtime routine.None of this should bemade tomake them feel guilty, just to give them a little perspective. We are just trying to raise good human beings. It’s okay to give them finer things and experiences, it’s just important for them to know that it’s not a right, it’s a privilege. Oh great now I sound like my dad haha! Now would you look at that, full circle. It’s proven that having a sense of gratitude has positive benefits emotionally and psychologically. Acknowledge all the good things in your life, it will have a major impact on your sense of contentment. There’s always something to be thankful for, sometimes we just need to be reminded.
Secrets to Success When Planning
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School Menus 45 min
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Preparing and serving meals at schools involves some serious up-front planning. Amy Faricy, RD, SNS is no stranger to developing nutritious menus that are student tested and approved. As the Manager of Menu Manager of Menu Services for Douglas County School District, she ensures a variety of healthy, nutritious, tasty meal options that the students-- and Marlon-- look forward to eating.
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Shannon Solomon moved from Restaurant Management to Child Nutrition, and never looked back. Her strong business acumen, management experience, and holistic understanding of the moving parts necessary to make an operation succeed was exactly what Aurora County Public Schools needed. But these skills were just the beginning. Shannon teaches us what it means to be an empathic leader, giving back to those who serve our children every day.
Hi. I’m Stacy. I ammany things, including but not limited to, a mom, a wife, a daughter, a friend, a creator, an amazing lip-syncer, an empath, and an overall good time. I have an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University and I enjoy painting, photography, drinking wine, eating french fries, and crafting. I have been married for 10 years (cocktail please!!) and together we have made two amazing humans (another cocktail please!!). Our son Anthony (7) and our daughter Sloan (4) have non-stop energy and in the rare instance they are not talking they are eating all the snacks. I am typically the “go-to” person for my friends who are seeking advice, a non-judgmental ear, perspective, a good venting session, or even just a hug (I am also a master hugger). I believe that human connection is of the utmost importance and that kindness is cool.
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