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Global Sleep Under the Stars Night | JOY for Today

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Sleeping under the stars connects us. No matter where we are in the world, we all look at the same sky. We all share the same space. Connection brings JOY. None of us walk this earth alone; we are meant to be sojourners. Sojourners who each bring our own beauty, just like stars. Stars above Trees is a Public Domain Image from Good Free Photos Sleep Under the Stars Night Sightings: Did You Know...  One we knew; four we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  Musings from the Mrs. Bible Verses and Quotes  About sleep and stars. Activity Suggestions  A couple of songs and encouragement. Did You Know: Eddie Bauer founded Global Sleep Under the Stars night in 2020? In celebration of their 100th anniversary, Eddie Bauer hoped to inspire everyone to share in the beautiful experience of sleeping under the stars. ( Outdoor Industry ) Sleeping under the stars can help reset your circadian clock?  Many of us have altered sleep patterns because we spend a lot of time indoors looking at electronic light

M is for Mist | ABC Nature Walk

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M is for Mist was filmed at a waterfall in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. I enjoyed the feeling of the mist, it was very cool and refreshing. We are hoping to find more of these amazing places that you can actually stand near. This is intended for Preschool and Kindergarten to enhance their learning of the alphabet.

Planner Day 2022 | JOY for Today

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Planning reduces your stress by helping you consider, prioritize, and delegate the tasks ahead of you. A reduction in stress leads to increased opportunities for JOY. To maximize that joyous opportunity, we recommend taking it one step farther: acknowledge that ultimately it is God's ways that will stand. The burden for perfection never has been nor never will be on you; give it to God. Planner Day Headings: Did You Know...  Five we knew. Wolfe Stew Connects  Musings from the Mrs. Bible Verses and Quotes  About planning. Activity Suggestions  Printable planner choices and tips; back-to-school focus list. Did You Know: Planning reduces stress?  Approximately 25% of our happiness depends on stress management, and the most effective stress management technique (according to 3,000 participants) is planning. This Time  article goes on to suggest making daily, annual, and even ten-year plans. ( Time ) If you plan on paper, you will remember and focus better?  Writing requires our brain

August 2022 Calendars | Printable and Holiday Options

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August is the frantic rush of preparation, anxiety, and anticipation as our learners return to school and we work hard to start the year off right. We're offering some back-to-school advice and activities in this  Planner Day post. However, we think the best advice we can offer is - relax. You got this! You really do. Take it moment by moment and find joy there; it's waiting for you. Here's what we're offering on the August 2022  Wolfe Stew  menu: August 2022 Ideas for  Every  Day Calendar  (family friendly, educational) August 2022 Growth for Today Calendar  (personal growth, Bible-based) Blank 2022 Calendars   Bible verses  Inspirational Quotes August 2022 Ideas for EVERY Day  View the current month's calendar  at the Learning Lab Tab. August 2022  (updated for you!) August 2021   August 2020 Also, consider sampling our  JOY for Today  posts, where we celebrate selected days throughout the year by offering facts, connections, scripture, quotes, and activity s

National Parents Day | JOY for Today

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Parents, you have a tough job, and we know it. But we also hope your parenting role brings you JOY. For days when worry overwhelms joy, we pray you remember these words: " Family Concept " image by Perpetual Fostering at Flickr . Free for use under a CC  BY 2.0 license Parents' Day Guides: Did You Know...  One we did; four we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  Musings from the Mrs. Bible Verses and Quotes  About parenting. Activity Suggestions  Parent honoring and strengthening ideas. Did You Know: Parents' Day was established by President Bill Clinton in 1994?  Parents' day closes the trilogy of parental holidays and was initially observed in South Korea as a Mother's Day replacement. ( Edarabia ) You can nominate exceptional parents to receive recognition? Nominations are to be submitted by June 30th at Parent's Day . Criteria for nominees include exemplifying qualities of sacrificial love; overcoming major obstacles; exhibiting moral values; and having a

D is for Deer | ABC Nature Walk

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D is for Deer was filmed in Pagosa Springs, Colorado . These deer were right near the place we stayed in Pagosa Springs. It was fun seeing them every night at dusk. This is intended for Preschool and Kindergarten to enhance their learning of the alphabet. Sample these related posts: To see more deer. For another "D" walk watch " D is for Ducks ". To compare deer with elk ... rams ... and zebras . Discover more ABC Nature Walk videos at  Mr. Wolfe's Kinder Garden .

National Ice Cream Day | JOY for Today

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(Updated 6/29/2023) JOY is ice cream on a hot day. Pause for a moment and allow yourself to imagine it. Experience the taste of that perfect flavor melting on your tongue. Cooling you from the inside out. Soothing still as you ready yourself for another taste. Yes, Friends, JOY tastes of ice cream. Yet, sweet though ice cream may be, we know something even sweeter. Vanilla Ice Cream image courtesy of  Peakpx.com  *July's Third Sunday Ice Cream Day Offerings: Did You Know...  Five we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  About flavors for every mood. Bible Verses and Quotes  Inspired by ice cream. Activity Suggestions  Recipe suggestions, discussion questions, & family challenge. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS: National Parents' Day (July's Fourth Sunday) Planner Day (August 1st Annually) Global Sleep Under the Stars Night (August 8th Annually) Did You Know: Ice cream originated in China?  Well, most people agree on that, possibly because it included an addition of milk. However, drink