The Rose Theater Presents: “Zen Ties”

by Jen Schneider • February 20, 2015 • 2 Comments

Just listen. That’s the message Koo the Panda receives from her Uncle Stillwater in The Rose Theater’s production of “Zen Ties”. Koo, a talkative panda, is challenged to speak in only 17 syllables, which is the traditional 5/7/5 haiku form.…

by Jen Schneider • February 19, 2015 • 4 Comments

This guest blog was written by Carissa Garabedian of knowdifferent.net. I thought it would be a helpful tool for me to make a list of some of the “gifts” our child with special needs continues to teach us. Initially I…

by Jen Schneider • February 11, 2015 • 16 Comments

Holy cuteness! What a great idea if you didn't get those Christmas cards mailed (like me)!

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and chances are you have some photos to share! Maybe your Christmas pics are still on your memory card? Perhaps, it’s time to order those cute baby announcements. Whatever the occasion, it’s the perfect time to…

by Jen Schneider • February 9, 2015 • 36 Comments

This guest blog was written by Ronnie from Home Life Abroad. Photos by Liv, Laugh, Love Media. Back in 2005, in a complete twist of irony, I decided to accompany a friend travelling to Omaha and experienced one of the…

by Jen Schneider • February 4, 2015 • 9 Comments

Let’s be honest – the focus of many articles about closet organizing is mostly about throwing away your stuff. I will agree that it is sometimes a necessary step, but I don’t agree that’s the best place to begin. For…

by Jen Schneider • February 2, 2015 • 39 Comments

We all have fears in our lives. For Heather. her fears came in the form of Mesothelioma, an aggressive form of cancer that affects the membrane lining of the lungs and abdomen. For Heather and others, this is often caused…

by Jen Schneider • February 1, 2015 • 18 Comments

This year is not about New Year’s Resolutions. It’s about lifestyle changes that I should be able to maintain. That’s why I am embarking on a February Fitness Challenge. By writing about it, I hope to hold myself and you,…

by Jen Schneider • January 31, 2015 • 28 Comments

Tomorrow is Super Bowl Sunday! Did you know Americans with consume 1.25 billion chicken wings and order 12.5 million pizzas today alone! Above image courtesy of Wallet Hub. Maybe it’s time for a healthy snack! Krave Jerky is a high-protein,…

by Jen Schneider • January 27, 2015 • 22 Comments

Every year, I have a resolution to read more. This year is no exception. It may seem a little strange coming from a Reading teacher, but from August-May, my repertoire is either professional development or young adult literature. Even though…