If you, your spouse, or children received monetary gifts for Christmas and you’re still wondering–almost two months later–“What are some creative ways to spend our Christmas money?,” this article is for you! In it, I’m proposing six ways families like yours could spend that gift you’ve been holding onto since December. And, as you might expect, all of the ideas are geared toward helping families learn more about other cultures or countries. (By the way, the article contains a few Amazon affiliate links, which will allow me to earn income from qualifying purchases.) PURCHASE MUSEUM TICKETS OR MEMBERSHIPS Families that are interested in exploring different cultural institutions this year should…
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Tricks for Easing New-School Jitters
I always become reflective when school starts back because I remember how shy and anxious and shy I felt when I was younger and a new school year was about to begin. I’d look forward to more advanced class work–and to wearing the new outfits my parents bought for me. But, I’d also spend a great deal of time worrying I’d do or say something to get the attention of the two girls that bullied me for a few years. However, since the house my parents bought right before I started high school was in a different school district, I started high school feeling like the proverbial new kid on…
