Montessori guest blogging

Dear all of us,
Since I am a frustrated writer at heart and a Montessorian always, I was thrilled at the chance to guest blog about Montessori. Not only did I blog about Montessori but I blogged about one of my favorite aspects of Montessori, the prepared environment.
The prepared environment is so complex and it is a  key to a successful classroom.

Thank you to Trillium Montessori for the opportunity.

http://trilliummontessori.org/preparing-the-environment/?mc_cid=99e956dc1f&mc_eid=e7524d2aab

Finding focus

Dear all of us,
Do you have a problem focusing? I have so many ideas in my head of creative endeavors that I don't even know where to start.

I want to blog.

I want to blog about photography.

I want to blog about Montessori Education.

I want to blog about everyday life events.

I want to blog about food allergies.

I want to write a book(no focus there, I just want to do it).

I want to spend my time taking pictures.

I don't even know where to start so I do nothing….

If this doesn't motivate you.....

Here is a great blog post, I just had to share.

Do not let the death of this child, and the other children that have passed,  be in vain. Get out there, fight for our kids, fight for your kids, fight for the next generation of families that will have to deal with food allergies.
Be a trailblazer....
http://www.foodallergymama.com/2013/10/13/tears-in-heaven/

It passed in the House!

First off, let me say thank you to all of you. I am over 3,000 page views! Thanks for reading and for sharing the blog, I am grateful.



Here's some amazing news! Onto the Senate now!

U.S. House of Representatives Passes School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act
Legislation Could Save Lives in Schools Nationwide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

McLean, Va. (July 30, 2013) - The U.S. House of Representatives voted Tuesday to approve the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act (H.R. 2094), important legislation championed by Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) that will help protect students with food allergies.

The bill, introduced by Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) and House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (MD), encourages states to adopt laws requiring schools to have on hand “stock” epinephrine auto-injectors, which is epinephrine that is not prescribed to a specific student but can be used for any student or staff member in an anaphylactic emergency. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and can be fatal.

“We applaud the House for recognizing the need for schools to be prepared to protect students with life-threatening food allergies by passing this legislation, and we thank Dr. Roe and Rep. Hoyer for their unequivocal support,” said John L. Lehr, chief executive officer of FARE. “This is a tremendous victory, but we still have work to do to enact this legislation. We look forward to working with our champions in the Senate, Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL), so that this legislation can be approved and sent to the President for signature.”

About half of states have laws or guidelines in place allowing schools to stock undesignated epinephrine auto-injectors. The proposed federal legislation would provide an incentive for states to require schools to stock epinephrine.

In addition to FARE, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the American Academy of Emergency Medicine and the National Association of Elementary School Principals have endorsed the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act.

Too many ideas

I did not have a planned post today not because I didn't have any ideas but because I have too many ideas. I have so many ideas on what I want to do with the blog, more books to write, etc. etc. I am a very organized person but I'm having a hard time keeping track of all my thoughts. I have been reading a book about blogging called Blog Inc. which is very interesting and it is sparking lots of ideas.
http://www.amazon.com/Blog-Inc-Blogging-Passion-Community/dp/1452107203/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1365781525&sr=1-1&keywords=blog+inc

Does your brain ever get over run with ideas? What do you do about it, how do you organize everything?

I have found that Pinterest is full of great ideas! I can spend hours at that site.

Do you have a home office, is that where you blog from if you blog? How do you keep it all organized?

I hope everyone has a great weekend. It is going to be beautiful here. My oldest will be camping this weekend and my youngest has her first golf lesson, they are both super excited!

I am humbled

My intent was to take the day off from the computer. I have been out all day with the family. Shopping. The kids tried on their spring clothes (just in case spring ever arrives). Those kids have grown, so off to the mall we went. Luckily, we found some stuff on sale.
Anyway, I checked in on my phone and I found something too exciting not to share! I have been nominated for two blogging awards!
A huge thank you to http://simplylifestuff.com/ for nominating me. I am truly honored and thrilled!

Since I have been nominated I need to throw out 7 things about myself.
1.My original college major was communications
2.I'm an only child
3.I taught for 15 years and I had one student with food allergies
4.Growing up I had one friend with food allergies
5.I'm from New Jersey
6.I met my husband when I was 19 years old
7.I love chocolate

Well, now I need to pass on the blog love. These three blogs inspire me everyday.
http://noraroseyusko.com/
http://www.stephlj.com/
http://foodallergiesrock.com/

Thanks again and enjoy!