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So, you tuck your kid in a night. Their head smells sweet of a warm bath and bedtime stories. You kiss their forehead, and say, I love you. Most autism parents, hear nothing in return. Just the silence that slices their hearts, confirms their deepest worries. But tonight. What every naysayer said would never happen; The … [Read more...]
So much has changed and swirled and then changed again, in the past few weeks, that I am taking a big collective breath. Our days going to speech and OT for Moose are now gone. Our speech therapist reduced her hours, and I was faced with a big decision: continue on getting Moose used yet another new therapist or cancel. We chose the later. … [Read more...]
The time has come friends. It's been two years since I began this party, and I'm ready for a change. I'm in talks with a few other bloggers to revamp this party. Thanks to all of you who have come back week after week since my blog was a fetus. Keep your eyes posted. The new party will begin within the next two weeks... With … [Read more...]
Back when I was teaching, I ran a morning routine with my students. Now, I do the same with my kids. It's great way to anchor our morning, and this way, I know I start the day with some solid learning. Initially, I purchased materials from a teacher's store, but over the past few years, said materials for my charts with the boys have been … [Read more...]
You are in the trenches right now: sleepless nights, never-ending diaper changes, learning these strange cries-perhaps you are scouring the internet and parenting books searching for answers on how to get through this. I don't have the answers. I just battled it through: day after day, night after night. You will as well. Those days … [Read more...]
is on holiday this week. See you back next week, Nicolette … [Read more...]
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to another edition of Creative Juice. The past two months, I've put my blogging here on low to work more over at the teaching site. I have so many projects and ideas just sitting in drafts, but Karen and I finally opened our digital clip art shoppe over at etsy: Clip art is great for DIY blog … [Read more...]
Hello, friends! I have exciting news to share. My partner Karen and I over at The Classroom Creative are embarking on a new venture: digital clip art for teachers, crafters, web designers, and creative folk alike! Here's a handful of the many clip art sets to come over at etsy! The past few months have been exhausting to say the least. I … [Read more...]
Hello, friends! Welcome back to another week of Creative Juice! This past weekend, I conquered one of the biggest energy vampires©- {wink!} here at the frat house. A decade of stress-inducing ugliness in the making turned much more pleasant. Stop by here, and tell me what you think! Please share your energy vampires in the comments! … [Read more...]
Our home is so old, it would be on Medicare and Social Security. Despite our 1938 Colonial's many charming features like original stain glass windows in our dining room, and doorknobs Anthropologie would sell for $200... There are many signs of wear and tear. The ugliest energy vampire© {wink} being our original tile in the main … [Read more...]
Let’s face it. Gluten-free baking can really taste like hot garbage. I’ve tossed so many gluten-free baked goods that I’ve lost count. That’s until I discovered coconut flour a few weeks ago. The heavens opened. Birds began to sing. Behold, the best gluten-free muffin ever. Even if you aren’t gluten-free, these little muffins are so [...]
Even though I am gluten-free, I still find myself longing for many a old breakfast haunt, namely, this amazing brunch spot Orange here in Chicago. The chefs there take breakfast to new creative heights. They often have “flights” of different flavored pancakes and french toast. If you are ever in Chicago and are not [...]