Definition of “community” for this purpose – • Self-organized network of people with common agenda, cause, or interest, who collaborate by sharing ideas, information, and other resources. Virtual communities consist of participants in online discussions on topics of mutual concern, or of those who frequent certain websites. A community usually has a family feel to […]
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High School Marching Band
Friday night was the pinning ceremony for our daughter. She is in her high school marching band as a clarinet player. What a wonderful evening! Hearing the music, and seeing the kids all doing so amazingly well is so good for the heart. I firmly believe that kids in activities such as this really […]
Urban Adventure Quest
Turn your city into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a three-hour city tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Play anytime […]
Our Package From Santa Review
We were asked to participate in a review of this service and agreed. We received all the info and signed up. It has been so fun! Emmet has received letters and a video and loves it. Signing up is super easy and takes only a few minutes. Sign up here and use […]
Austin Zoo Day
Last week we had the privilege of visiting the Austin Zoo. This is a beautiful facility focused on animal rescue and rehabilitation. The animals are obviously well cared for and loved. There several scheduled zoo keeper talks throughout the day and very well maintained feeding area as well. This is zoo is geared more towards […]
Texas Renaissance Festival!
This past week, the kids and I had the privilege of attending the Texas Renaissance Festival in Todd Mission, TX. Spending all of Saturday there we were thrilled with the sites and entertainment surrounding us. The food was amazing, and very well priced for a festival! Average cost of a full meal for […]
Warrior Spirit!
So many of you know my obsession with oils. You know how much I love sharing about them and the journey I am on because of them. That journey walks hand in hand with another major journey full of personal growth, God and gratitude. That particular journey is another story for another day, however today […]
Virtual Party Time!
Hey everyone! I want to invite you all to a virtual party on Facebook! We will be discussing all things Essentially Autumn and giving away oils and some fun prizes! There will be something for everyone – skin care, recipes, cocktails, kids, moms, pets – you name it we will be talking about it most […]
Texas Renaissance Festival!
The Texas Renaissance Festival is the nation’s largest and most acclaimed Renaissance themed event. Established in 1974, the event attracts over half a million visitors each year to its 55-acre New Market Village and Fields of New Market Campgrounds in Todd Mission, Texas. This immersive experience features world renowned live entertainment, works by master artists […]
Classroom Dojo
As parents, you probably already know that stress and anxiety are at an all-time high among children today. However, research has shown that mindfulness practice can improve optimism, reduce stress, and increase classroom focus for students globally. That said, it is still a relatively new focus for K-12 schools. To do something about this, ClassDojo […]