Inspiration........comes in many many forms, let's explore a few We are beyond excited to welcome the talented Kristy Woodson Harvey to the shop for a Southern Soiree celebrating the release of her third book, Slightly South of Simple. As she travels on her book tour, we are very very lucky, Kristy is only visiting 2 spots in Illinois, WOO HOO! Many know Kristy as the co-uthor of the renown interior blog, Design Chic. These days, I have limited time to read, sadly. So my go to is typically non-fiction. The reviews for Kristy’s first two books were resoundingly positive with glowing reviews. So, yes, I have begun this novel…..and cannot put it down! This will be fun, please come and help us receive Kristy! Instagram Ok, Ok, I’ll do it! I have been a hold out, with the constant refrain, “I am too busy to add one more ‘social media’ to my schedule. As many of my favorite bloggers kept disappearing from the blog scene, I knew where they were. Then I received a letter from an “Angel”, “I have noticed you are not on Instagram, I love your shop, and we can help each other. More about this woman later. Well, here I am. And l o v i n g every bit of this, Utterly hooked! I can follow and engage with some of my favorites around the world of Design, Landscaping, Antiques, Travel......and they respond! Here are a few of my favorites ......... SHAMELESS............ HERE IS MINE. To anyone that joins me from now, until Friday the 5th, you will be entered to win, the prize shown way below .......... Soul Style .......... Twice a month, I send out an email called 'Soul Style', This is separate from my blog, it is silent, a visual diary of images that appealed to me. I would love if you joined us. Another chance to win…….anyone that sends their email to receive our “soul style’ posts, is eligible to win drop me a line……,[email protected] Here is a portion of the most recent..........white The Gifts? Two people will be eligible to win the latest invention by NEST candles, a liquidless diffuser. The silver holder is the vessel for highly scented sticks. One stick for a powder room, 2+ for a large living room, these last & last, and last……., simply replace the sticks. Choose your scent, Bamboo, Grapefruit or Moroccan Amber. Value, $60.00 Thank you for visiting! Debra JOIN US IN WELCOMING KRISTY W. HARVEY May 8th, 5:30-7:30 blogger of DESIGN CHIC & author reserve your signed book ................630.232.1303..................... A southern soiree with regional foods & libations......... FUN!

Aging is a concept one can either accept and expect, or something that too, is up for transformation in consciousness. When ONE completely lives in the awareness that they are LIGHT, and all beliefs connected to fear of aging are gone, then ONE literally awakens powerful Aspects of the Light Body, that KNOWS itself as this Holographic experience of Light.

Is the origin of aches and pains deeper than we think? Let's clear the air on the spiritual meaning of pain in body parts.

Use Out of My Mind to Determining Theme This Book Club Bundle for Out of My Mind is an excellent choice for 4th and 5th grade readers who are ready to begin using more sophisticated comprehension strategies. This package includes a Common Core aligned lesson plan and resources designed to support small group reading instruction that focuses on Determining Theme. Here's What You'll Get: - Interactive Lesson Plan for 8 Book Club Meetings Focusing on Determining Theme - Chapter by Chapter Discussion Guide - Chapter by Chapter Vocabulary Guide - Book Club Calendar - Conversation Prompts - Expectations for Book Club Anchor Chart / Student Reference Sheet - Student Self-Evaluation Forms - Student Reading Response Guide - Comprehension Assessment Rubric - Common Core State Standard Assessment - Spanish translation of Book Club Management Resources for use with Out of My Mind All of the lesson plans and activities included in this package are aligned to the Common Core Standards for fourth grade. I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper. If you have any questions about the resources included in this set please email me at [email protected]. It will be my pleasure to reply and help you in any way I can. Thanks for taking the time to check out my products. And don't forget to follow me for updates and to find out when new products are added to my store, here at Teachers Pay Teachers! Take Care, Amy

The 5th insight teaches us how to tap into the flow of energy around us so that we may gain what we need from the universe (and food) instead of people.

The Throat Chakra is the first of the spiritual chakras, being the center of our self-expression. To be open and aligned with your 5th chakra is to speak, listen and express yourself from a higher…

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 Determine the meaning of the new word formed when a known prefix is added to a known word (e.g., happy/unhappy, tell/retell). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.4.B Determine the meaning of the new word formed when a known affix is added to a known word (e.g., agreeable/disagreeable, comfortable/uncomfortable, care/careless, heat/preheat). ⭐️ Root Word Clues (50 cards) CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.4.C Use a known root word as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word with the same root (e.g., addition, additional). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.4.C
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 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings. ⭐️ Literal, Nonliteral Meanings & Idioms (40 cards) CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.5.A
 Distinguish the literal and nonliteral meanings of words and phrases in context (e.g., take steps). ⭐️ Making Real-Life Word Connections (40 cards) CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.5.A Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.5.B
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Many people believe that stones have the ability to hold large amounts of therapeutic energy and power because it takes millions of years for crystals and gemstones to form underground. Although there is no scientific proof that crystal therapy works as a method of treatment, more and more individuals are open to seeki

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