Category: Christmas
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How to Make a Free Infinity Scarf
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I remember first spying jersey knit infinity scarves on Etsy a couple of years ago. I liked the ones that had several different strands of fabric, long and loopy. After doing a little research on jersey knit cotton, you learn that it’s the kind of fabric that doesn’t require any…
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December 9: Helping Homeless Children, an Eye Opening Report from KQED’s Dave Iverson
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This morning on the way to work, I caught Dave Iverson’s Forum on our NPR station. The topic of the show was San Francisco’s homeless school children. I’ve got to say, the show really opened my eyes. Please, go listen. There are more than 2,000 homeless school children in San…
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December 7: Launch Yourself on Every Wave
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Day 7: Embrace the joy of jubilant moments “You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment.” – Henry David Thoreau As a child, I remember learning to body surf in San Diego with my family. There’s a science to getting yourself…
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December 6: Free Christmas Ornaments or Focusing on What’s Important
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Day 6: Finding new ways to make Christmas traditions special with a 1 year old Zoom likes shiny things. He likes to grab them, to throw them, to put them in his mouth. I can’t stop him, he’s curious. I actually don’t want to stop him, it’s how he learns.…
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December 4: Being a Mother
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Day 4: Thoughts on being present, living in the moment, and on being a motherToday I spent most of my day with little Zoom. Sean had to work, so Zoom and I were on our own. I like the days that we have together, as I am a mom who…
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December 2: Mock Interviews
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Day 2: Grateful for employment and a career path I enjoy. Today at work we had the opportunity to do a mock interview session with students from SJSU (San Jose State University). These students are part of a business club and came to our offices to learn more about credit…
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December 1: Giving Tree and Fistula Foundation
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This year, for Advent, I’m going to do my own version of an Advent calendar. Each day, I’ll be posting something where I’ve challenged myself to DO SOMETHING to show my gratitude for my life. I want to move from the grace and beauty of Thanksgiving, and keep that going…
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A Christmas Promise
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Every family has its own Christmas traditions. Some of you might go caroling at local the Church in Elk Grove (or one local to you), make hot chocolate, build a snow-person as a family, and so on. Gifts are the major highlight of all. My family opens gifts on Christmas…
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Merry Christmas!
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We had a wonderful Christmas Eve dinner of crab (a Northern Californian Christmas Classic), lots of family time, some shopping and a morning viewing of “The Princess and the Frog.” It’s already been a great Christmas. I wish you much joy, much love, and lots of laughter today! Merry Christmas!