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Monthly Archives: December 2014

When things don’t go according to plan, sing Jingle Bells
16 Dec 2014

When things don’t go according to plan, sing Jingle Bells

by judy | posted in: About You, About Your Kids | 0

It was truly breathtaking! The Nutcracker performance was being shown on the Big Screen at the Capitol Theatre to an audience packed with families. Kids of all ages were there. Everyone was captivated and enchanted. And then…the computerized projector froze. … Continued

It’s Christmas. More is not better.
7 Dec 2014

It’s Christmas. More is not better.

by judy | posted in: About You, About Your Kids | 0

“This is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen,” she said. Her eyes were wide with awe. She reached up to gently touch the sparkling silver wings that fanned out from the dress. She turned to her Mother and pleaded, … Continued

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