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Living life fully. Wife. Mother. Daughter. Teacher.Friend

How I Scaffold a Shakespeare Close Read for Freshmen

March 5, 2023 Laura

My freshmen are currently reading Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, and for many, this is their first exposure to his writing style. Reading Shakespeare can be really overwhelming, but when my students had an especially successful lesson this week, I wanted to capture it here in case it's helpful for anyone else. I'm also linking all my… Continue reading How I Scaffold a Shakespeare Close Read for Freshmen

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Allergy-Safe Snacks and Swaps

February 23, 2023 Laura

This past fall we learned that Will is severely allergic to tree nuts, sesame, dog, and peanuts. We've gone through a pretty intense lifestyle overhaul since then, and the food we keep in the house was something we needed to address immediately. Given the severity of his allergies, we also shop from facilities that are… Continue reading Allergy-Safe Snacks and Swaps

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French Toast Bake

January 1, 2023 Laura

I love this recipe because it's delicious, feeds a crowd, and requires no babysitting. When it comes to hosting, isn't it true that we don't really get to sit back and take in the fun of being surrounded by people we care about? There's always creamer that needs to be refilled or never enough cups… Continue reading French Toast Bake

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When I look back a year from now

November 18, 2022December 31, 2022 Laura

A few weeks ago in my Instagram stories I asked people to share what they'll be proud of themselves for when they look back a year from now. Today I'm sharing my thoughts behind the question and your responses. Thank you so much for sharing them with me. I asked this question because when you're… Continue reading When I look back a year from now

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Tips for Having a Toddler at a Wedding

September 28, 2022 Laura

Exhibit 1: Having a toddler at a wedding This past Sunday my brother-in-law got married at the beautiful Aldrich Mansion in Warwick, Rhode Island. It was such a special day to see him marry Katie and to hear my husband, Mike, make such a heartfelt best man speech. The Aldrich Mansion in Warwick, RI The… Continue reading Tips for Having a Toddler at a Wedding

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What It Means to “Deserve”

April 24, 2022 Laura

I didn't want to work out this morning. On the weekend when Will naps, I run through The List and try to decide what to do in what order: work out, eat, dishes, shower, rest? Eat, dishes, shower, makeup, tv? Rest, read, shower, laundry, eat? Typically, rest wins and everything else gets dropped for the… Continue reading What It Means to “Deserve”

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My Partnership with Forget Me Not Candles

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 Laura

So two summer ago Insta ads got the best of me (as they do) and I wound up buying 3 candles from this company I'd never heard of: Forget Me Not Candles Co. They were beautiful, smelled great, burned for a long time, came from a new, small, woman-owned company, and were made without any… Continue reading My Partnership with Forget Me Not Candles

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January Fresh Start Giveaway

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 Laura

Hi there! Happy Sunday. I hope you're having a wonderful weekend and, if you live in the North East, are staying warm in this frigid weather! If you missed it, I recently posted "4 Tips to Simplify Clean Living", and to help you kickstart 2022 with some clean, sustainable options, I'm giving away this set… Continue reading January Fresh Start Giveaway

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4 Tips to Simplify Clean Living

January 15, 2022January 15, 2022 Laura

Happy New Year, everyone! How is it 2022? I hope you all had restful, joyful holidays and are staying safe and healthy through this omicron surge. I wanted to take some time to simplify how to start bringing cleaner products into your life, since I know that while many are interested in this, the process… Continue reading 4 Tips to Simplify Clean Living

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What I Want to Tell Teachers in Training

October 24, 2021October 24, 2021 Laura

I had to get this down before the ideas left me. Your identity is going to become intertwined with your job. I don't think it's avoidable, so just brace yourself. That means that when you have good days, you'll feel powerful, empowered, confident, and motivated. When you have bad days, and you will, you might… Continue reading What I Want to Tell Teachers in Training

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