Writing, Reflecting, Teaching, Parenting
I'm pleased to announce that I've been a contributor to the Joy Nutritionals lifestyle blog. From healthy eating tips to fitness essentials, you can learn more about how to boost your energy levels, as well as information about the supplements available from this company. Follow the Blog Here: https://joynutritionals.com/blogs/lifestyle-blog
Our decision to get a puzzle may not have been a direct way to model relationship goals for our children, but indirectly, we’ve shown them that our relationship matters.
Published June 2018: Three Main Products 7 Eco-Friendly Options for a Plastic-Free Kitchen It’s no secret that the chemicals in plastic are harmful for the environment and your family’s health. If your quest is to live a more sustainable lifestyle or even join the efforts of the Plastic Free July Foundation to jumpstart your efforts,… Continue reading 7 Eco-Friendly Options for a Plastic-Free Kitchen
Published May 2018: The Messenger Screen-Free Faith and Fun While it makes me feel just a little bit old when I think or talk about the good ‘ole days before the Internet, computers, iPads or cell phones, I do have so many memories that included quality time with my family, my sisters and my cousins. The… Continue reading Screen-Free Faith and Fun
Shannon Philpott-Sanders, author of Screen-Free Fun, will join the John Carney Show today between 1-3 p.m. on KTRS 550 AM in the St. Louis area. You can tune in live at this link or check out the show after the broadcast on the station's website.
If you're a big fan of Show Me St. Louis AND Screen-Free Fun, check out this video of author Shannon Philpott-Sanders demonstrating activities from the book with host Heidi Glaus. You can view the broadcast on the Show Me St. Louis website.
If you're wondering how Screen-Free Fun originated, check out this article and video segment by the Belleville News Democrat complete with an interview by Shannon Philpott-Sanders. Here are 10 ways to get kids to put down the device. A local mom's book has 390 more.
Published March 2018: The Messenger Dreams Don't Work Unless You Do I’ve always been a dreamer, but a meticulous one. Although on the outside (and in my home of seven), you may not always see that I’m organized, but I believe that dreaming and planning go hand in hand. Recently, I came across the phrase: “Dreams… Continue reading Dreams Don’t Work Unless You Do
I'm so pleased to announce the launch of my new book "Screen-Free Fun: 400 Activities for the Whole Family." The book is now available in local/national bookstores or on Amazon. Book Overview: Fight back against boredom and keep your kids busy and entertained—without staring at a screen—with this handy collection of family activities ranging from… Continue reading Big Announcement: New Book Launched April 3, 2018
Published November 2017: The Messenger St. George parishioner forges 64-year friendship with pen pal Article Excerpt: While many friendships do not stand the test of time, Marlene Fridley, a parishioner at St. George in New Baden, knows the exception. Fridley forged a friendship 64 years ago with Hawaii-native Theresa Silva, a friendship she credits to… Continue reading St. George parishioner forges 64-year friendship with pen pal
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