• 4 ways to teach your children self love
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    4 Ways to Teach Your Children Self Love

    October 21, 2019 - By 

    We all know the importance of self-love and the powerful effect it can have on us. Some self-love journeys can take time but eventually achieving a high level of self-love is so important. Not just for us, but for our children as well. As we all want to be the best kind of role models for our children, there’s no better way for children to learn to love themselves than by seeing it from their very own role models, aka you. Here are some ways to teach your children the practices of self-love and have them grow up to be…

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    4 Best Pumpkin Patches Near Knoxville

    October 16, 2019 - By 

    It’s time to  visit the pumpkin patches in East Tennessee! Fall weather is here, the colors are changing and the evenings are getting spooky in preparation for Halloween. That means the pumpkins are ready to be picked and the corn mazes are plentiful. If you are looking for pumpkin patches around Knoxville, look no further. I’ve got you covered.  Oakes Farm in Corryton Oakes Farm is a fantastic place located in Corryton. They have a pumpkin patch, corn maze, slides, pedal karts and tons of games and crafts for the kids. If you come hungry they will have you covered…

  • 4 Reasons to Choose Band
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    Why I Forced My Daughter to be in Band

    October 2, 2019 - By 

    This may sound a little harsh, but I forced my daughter to be in band when she started middle school. I promise I’m not a mean mom. I have what I feel are good reasons for making her choose band. And I don’t regret it. And the best part is neither does she. At the end of my daughter’s fifth grade year she had to make a choice between 3 year long electives. This is a pretty big decision because the idea is for the student to stick with that elective all 3 years of middle school. Her choices were…

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    Symphony Guide For Parents

    September 26, 2019 - By 

    Taking your kids to a symphony performance can either be a memory that they will always treasure or a boring experience that they will forget the next day. This symphony guide will show you how to take your kids to a symphony performance that will leave them inspired and eager to play music themselves.  Find an age appropriate show You know your child best and the type of music they like. If you have younger kids from preschool age to early elementary you might consider finding a concert that is just for kids. A lot of symphonies will put on…

  • 5 ways meditation has changed my life
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    5 Ways Meditation Has Changed My Life

    March 29, 2019 - By 

    I never thought something as simple as sitting in silence could change my life. I would read articles and watch videos from people talking about the power of meditation. I didn’t truly understand the power behind such a simple act until I started practicing meditation on a regular basis. Let me start by telling you what my meditation practice looked like at the beginning vs what it looks like today. At the beginning of my practice I was that busy mom who thought I didn’t have time for meditation. I knew it would probably feel good to meditate, but I…