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who is the face of illiteracy?
...it was the topic at lunch this week. Answer: you can't tell. If it is estimated that 56% of adults in AR can only read at a 4th grade level then looking around the restaurant I was stunned to think of the number of people in the room we could be talking...
how hard would it be to shop if you couldnt read?
Ever thought about false illiteracy? I was sitting in a Starbucks earlier this month talking with a friend about reading, literacy and all the things that have been circling my mind this month. We are both in marketing professions and I was struck by...
books open our eyes to the world
One of my favorite days in elementary school was when the Scholastic book order sheets arrived. I would promptly look at every item, circle the things I was interested in, and couldn't wait to get home to talk to my mom about what I could order. Then I'd sit with...
10 things I’m excited about for #AWBU 2015
sometimes a title says everything your post is about...so, I'll just jump in! road trip to Hot Springs – Paige and I are hitting the road and I’m looking forward to the windshield time. I want to hear stories about being a new mama and hearing about the...
thoughts on packing for a blogger conference
Its time for your favorite Blogger and Influencer conference so read on and find tips about what to pack and how to prepare yourself for a successful conference experience. So, when I get really excited about something, I kinda over plan for it in my mind. ...
Maddie’s Fridge
I'm so excited to host one of my friends from Samaritan Community Center on the blog today. I learned about the amazing work of this organization after I moved to Northwest Arkansas. While I support hunger efforts around the world in multiple ways, I'm...
on being a grown up: time planning
Advice to a College Senior | Time & Planning Do you remember your mom getting on to you about not getting your chores done on time? Or, maybe you had the dad who worked so much and when he got home wanted to just sit and watch tv or "veg out" as he might...
a penny for your thoughts
Sometimes beautiful moments in life happen. Really beautiful moments when you know you are exactly where you are supposed to be. After a weekend of having my heart exposed all I wanted to do last night was lick my wounds. And while being around people...