Ⓢ Suzette Roberts

// Behind-the-Scenes Mom (and Gram) Pleasures

You know what they say, "When the cat's away (overnight or ... :)), the mouse will... {insert your fun solo pleasures here}. Busy Moms and Grams love their quiet me-time (after the busies/ celebrations) to relax, stretch, chill, and do their own easy thing—all pleasure, no pressure. And thirty-five years later, still look forward to that playful downtime and wellness balance. Moments needed and very well deserved. A few behind-the-scenes loves always welcomed. (List yours and indulge often Ladies). Happy Mother's Day Moms!❤️❤️❤️... 

// My Daily Dose of Do

 

🍉  +  🍏  +  🍏  = 28

 

🍉  +  🍉  +  🍉  = 36

 

          🍏  -  🍅   = 3

 

 

 

🍅  =  ?          🍏  =  ?        🍉  =  ?

 

What are the tomato, apple, and watermelon equal to? Select the correct fruit serving.

 

Easy for You to say my Grade 3s (Times Table Wizards!). :) Right around this time of our school year, after pushing, merging, and delivering our Grade Level Mathematical Strands, it's always fun and rewarding to be able to kick back, easing the pressure, with a variety of cognitive games while stepping boldly into our next grade level curriculum —earlier than they expected. » Our kids love this! Brainable is an exhilarating play of memory skills, spatial sense, logic, and spiraled critical thinking. Answer after the jump...

// Biophilic Designs, Brain Teasers, and Balancing Acts

In lieu of any (and all) potentially early spring blossoms, and just when I was meditating on another round of Frasier (while we warm up outdoors), we discovered Elsbeth!, a new TV series I can't get enough of. She's a breath of fresh air, funny as heck (in a serious way, as serious matters truly truly are), using her sharp and unconventional skillset to reveal society's deviants... 'Always a challenge to settle down after a playful holiday, and then some... Recent engaging reads, loves, and finds from around the web... Happy weekend!

...  Changing the focal point away from fireplaces and wall-mounted TVs. :)

...  "Surround yourself with emotionally-safe! people."

...  Easy and fun slip-ons for all our life-after-work/weekend parties.

...  Handy tips when working with autistic children.   

...  A great 20 Minute full body strength & tone workout, with weights.

...  And, Spicy Chicken and Pineapple Bites for more muscle health.

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// Sunday, Sunday: Lenten Things

On this quieter, more reflective Sunday during Lent: in our homes, larger communities and Monday to Friday classrooms, we turn inwards with a greater focus on prayer, kindness to others, making healthier choices, simple meals, and sharing everyday gratitude. Lent brings the gift of a gentle reset with ourselves (self-care), and the opportunity to add something lovely during this time. Have a restful one...

// Sunday Notes: My Winter Playlist

Usually, there's a quote, one quote, that grabs me each month with its added bliss-factor. This month, there were three, 3, in a row, and with heading into our Bell Let's Talk Mental Health Day this week (January 24th), I'm hanging onto all of them. There's so much going on in the world these day, and as such it becomes increasingly important to do our part towards creating a peaceful, civilized, and uplifting environment for ourselves and each other. A few recent reads and loves from around the web. And, I started a Winter Playlist on Spotify. Hope you enjoy it. Happy Sunday! 💕...

 

"Personalities are really our default. They're our tendency, not our destiny." - Adam Grant

"Reducing misery is more important than happiness or character." - Daniel Kahneman

"Judgement and shame is a lonely place, but compassion and grace is where we can all meet." - Steven Yeun

 

 

...  10 Natural wonders that will make you think you're on another planet.

...  Students and schools do better when teachers get mental health support.

...  I started doing these exercises for muscle relaxation and highly recommend.

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