Posts Tagged ‘dad’
Encouraging Summer Reading
Encouraging summer reading can be difficult. Sometimes kids need a little incentive to read during the summer months. Here’s a tried and true idea to get kids motivated and reading…Book Bingo! There are kids who are naturally drawn to books. I was one of these kids; flashlight under the pillow, a few books going at…
Read MoreGrilling With Dad:Fish with Banana Mango Salsa
This month is devoted to dads! My dad loved to grill and so does my husband, Scott. The June posts are dedicated to dads who enjoy cooking outdoors or at least like to eat foods done on the grill. Have a fun, relaxing, and delicious dinner! xo Becky Grilled Fish with Banana Mango Salsa 8 amberjack…
Read MoreDads Who Make a Difference
As we finish up “All About Dads” this month, I’d like to make a shout out to all the dads who make a difference in the lives of their children. And to the dads who step up to the plate to mentor other kids, especially through Boy Scouts of America. Thank you! Recently, my husband and…
Read MoreJUNE… All About Dads
June is a great time to recognize the wonderful men in our lives; husbands, fathers, brothers, uncles, and others who enrich, help or just make us laugh. Father’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate these wonderful guys. This month, it’s all about the men! A number of years ago, a friend sent me a cute…
Read MoreThe Father's Day Tree
My favorite symbol of Father’s Day is the maple tree in my family’s backyard. It reminds me of my dad because it was planted in his memory. Everyone told me to be prepared for “firsts”: the first Easter, birthday, Christmas after my dad passed away following a courageous battle with multiple myeloma, cancer of the…
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