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 […]
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 […]
Retha’s Chicken-Tortilla Soup is a hearty and filling dish that your family will enjoy garnished with tortilla chips, cheese, avocado, and green onions. INGREDIENTS: Makes 8 Servings 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 large onion, chopped 1 teaspoon organic raw honey 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 (28 ounces) […]
How Can YOU Help? As parents or as a caregiver, we are concerned about protecting our children from bullying. You are thinking about how can you make sure your child is not the victim of bullying. As one who was bullied in grade school, I have a question. What do you do to prevent your […]
March is #NationalReadingMonth and I believe there is a book inside of YOU!!🥰 We all have a powerful story to share to impact, inspire, and empower the lives of someone else for the better! 📚 Looking to connect with my author friends? Please tag your IG page in the comments and tell us briefly what […]
Retha’s Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe Makes 6 Servings An Italian gluten-free recipe for spaghetti and meatballs that your family and gluten-free guests will enjoy. INGREDIENTS: For the Meatballs ½ pound veal and ½ pound pork (grass-fed) 1 pound grass-fed ground beef 1 cup GF bread crumbs 1 teaspoon parsley flakes or 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh […]
Today is PINK SHIRT DAY!💕👚 A worldwide day to stand up against bullying! Unfortunately, bullying is at an all-time high in recent years due to social media. As a result, we now have many individuals who contend with cyberbullying. This is a topic I hold near and dear to my heart. As someone who was […]
🎉Happy World Read Aloud Day 2021!🎉📚 One of my favorite quotes says, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Dr. Seuss With this being “World Read Aloud Day” I have five tips on how to help raise a reader: 1) Start […]
Retha’s Shrimp-Scampi Zoodles Recipe Makes 4 Servings This traditional shrimp scampi made into a low-carb dish with zucchini noodles is so scrumptious and easy to make. You can choose any variety of meats or have it as a veggie dish with mushrooms and grated parmesan cheese as your toppings. INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 […]