Month: November 2020
#WordlessWednesday Walking Trail
#MondayMemories Best Intentions
I remember earlier this year I intended to have the rest of 2020’s blog posts scheduled and ready to post by this point in time, but of course life does happen. Between handling my course load and ensuring my children managed their virtual schooling, my hobby took a back seat. So for the time being, I will let scheduled content…
#SundaySnapshot Paint Palette
#FoodieFriday Minecraft Cake
For my youngest’s birthday, he requested a Minecraft themed cake, so I made a chocolate cake with “grass” frosting!
#ThankfulThursday Open Enrollment
This week, open enrollment began for basically everyone across the nation. The main concern I had when leaving behind my retail job in April was my employer provided health insurance. Although my summer contract allowed me the leeway to get Medicaid for the interim, my fall contracts nullified such coverage. Now that open enrollment is here, I’m able to see…
#WordlessWednesday A Pop of Color
#TutoringTuesday Deductive Vs. Inductive Structure
When organizing an essay, you can either be traditional or subtle — deductive or inductive. What’s the difference? Deductive organization involves stating your thesis (or claim) at the end of your first (introduction) paragraph and supporting it throughout the body paragraphs. Inductive organization, on the other hand, asks a question at the end of your introduction and subtly leads your…
#MondayMemories My Last Baby
Eleven years ago, I was preparing to have my last baby. Even though I had two prior c-sections with my older children, I planned a homebirth with a midwife. I wanted a peaceful, naturally experience that allowed me the opportunity to provide the baby and me with minimal interference. My first birth was entirely medical in nature, and I hated…