Let’s Stop the Bullying! Learn how to recognize and take action against bullying behavior. Committee for Children Committee for Children is dedicated to promoting the safety, well-being, and success of children in school and in life. The goal of this page is to empower kids and the adults around them with information and resources to […]
Retha’s Minestrone Soup Recipe Makes 9 Servings This soup is scrumptious and extremely filling. I recommend using fresh garden veggies and herbs if possible. INGREDIENTS 4 cups vegetable stock 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes 1 large potato, cubed 1 large onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 1 large head cabbage, finely […]
IN STOCK! Still looking for the perfect gift for the child or teacher in your life this holiday season?? Look no further! “The Story of Nester the Pester” is available in paperback online at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Walmart ready to ship now! Give the gift of reading this holiday with a book that brings awareness about bullying prevention along with […]
Today is Unity Day 2021 the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month. To participate in Unity Day, individuals, schools, communities, and businesses wear or share orange. This is to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent students from being bullied. One in five school-age children reports being bullied at school. Together we can send […]
I appreciate this wonderful review from Rebecca. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great book for young children to learn about how their actions can affect others. “Beautifully written and illustrated book about how to treat others. Nester the pester is the class “pester” who does not treat others with respect and kindness. He learns from hearing his teacher reading […]
There are so many facets of a self-publishing journey and one of the aspects is planning for a book launch. How do you keep all the working parts organized without pulling out your hair? lol The key is preparation for a book launch planning countdown of 3 months out with viewing your board and working […]
Retha’s Black Bean Soup Recipe Makes 6 Servings This recipe for black bean soup can be topped off with extra diced bell peppers, lite shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro, or tortilla chips. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound Dried Black Beans 4 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth 2 cups Water 3 cloves Garlic, Minced 1 whole Medium Onion, Diced […]
This Salmon is marinated into a delicious blend of lime and honey. You can use any mix of fresh herbs and citrus (i.e. lemon, lime, or orange) you like. For the best flavors, make sure to use freshly cut herbs and citrus. If you use a stronger herb like rosemary or dill, be more light-handed […]
Retha’s Zucchini-Blueberry Bread Recipe Makes 10 Servings Zucchini and blueberries combined into a scrumptious moist bread loaf. You can add any variety of berries or nuts. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup diced zucchini 1 pint fresh blueberries 2 eggs 1/2 cup coconut oil 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract 3/4 cup stevia 1/2 cup white rice flour 1/2 […]
IT’S NO COST TO BE KIND Every school is outnumbered by more caring individuals/students than bullies. And since there is strength in numbers be #empowered to speak out against #bullying. You’ve been there when you have seen someone being bullied. You have to decide whether to remain a bystander or an upstander. Take a look […]
Today is #InternationaDayOfHappiness!! 😁 And it’s also the first day of Spring which is my favorite season of the year. 🌸🌷🌸🌹 I already have visions of spring flowers dancing around in my head. 😉 Happiness for me is watching a beautiful sunrise, biking on a sunny day, planting flowers, cooking someone’s favorite dish, making someone else smile, writing […]