My last month has been amazing. I’ve had wonderful family reunions, both small and large. Also, my post “How to Teach Your Preschooler Manners Using Montessori Principles” was featured in “Great Posts I Came Across This Week” by JDaniel4’s Mom.
To top it off, I received the Outstanding Blogger Award from Michelle at Some Girls Website. It means so much to me that people are reading my blog—and liking it! There are some rules to the award, though. I waited until I was back from my reunion trip and caught up online. Now, though, I’m ready…
So, with the Outstanding Blogger Award, I must:
1. Say thanks to the person who gave me this award.
Thank you, Michelle. You are always sweet, encouraging, AND an outstanding blogger.
2. Share 7 things about myself.
- I’m 100% Scandinavian by ancestry (3/4 Finnish and 1/4 Norwegian with a touch of Swedish).
- Even though I don’t like cold very much (what happened to that Scandinavian ancestry there?!), I grew up in South Dakota and raised two children who were ski racers and then figure skaters.
- 2 years ago I donated 13 inches of my hair to Locks of Love, a great organization. Yes, my hair was still long even afterward.
- I absolutely love Compassion International. Through Compassion, my husband and I sponsor 3 children (from Bolivia, Nicaragua, and Indonesia).
- Both my Montessori certification and master’s degree were from England, which has been my home away from home.
- I was trained in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (a Montessori-oriented religious education/formation program for children). At the end of July, I’m taking my training in Portland to be certified in a similar program—Godly Play.
- My desserts almost always include chocolate.
3. Pass the award along to 15 bloggers who I have recently discovered and think are fantastic!
It was hard for me to decide on just 15 fantastic bloggers because there are so many great blogs I love. That I had to have discovered them recently eliminates some amazing blogs. These are just some of my favorite individual bloggers I discovered recently (in the last month or so). I’m passing on the Outstanding Blogger Award (in alphabetical order) to:
- The Artful Parent
- Blue Frogs Legs
- Childhood 101
- Counting Coconuts
- I’m an Organizing Junkie
- JDaniel4’s Mom
- Layton Family Joy
- Nurturing the tender years
- One Hook Wonder
- Prairie Lily Arts
- Studio JRU
- Sunrise Learning Lab
- Walk Beside Me
- What DID we do all day?
- The Work Plan
I also want to pass on another award Michelle had, the Sweet Reader Award. This I award to you for so kindly visiting my blog.
Deb, thank you SO much for including me on the list of blogs you like to read!! I think the "Sweet Reader Award" is super cute and sweet! Great idea! 🙂
You're welcome, Kami! I love your writing and the ideas you share on your blog!
Ahh thank you so much! That is so nice of you 🙂
You’re welcome! I love your organizing advice! I need to be more of an organizing junkie!
What a wonderful surprise! Thank you so much. I can't tell you enough how much this means to me to know that someone is recognizing the hardwork that the children are doing to allow me to blog. The blogging thing has really helped me to become a better guide. I aspire to one day become a ceritified Montessori Guide like yourself. Thanks again. I will be visiting your blog that is filled with so many wonderful resources.
You’re welcome, and thanks for following my blog! I love reading about what you’re doing—you’re doing a great job!
Deb, such a sunny gift to my day! Thank you so much!! I greatly value your approach to educating our precious people and enjoy your sweet spirit. I am so glad we've crossed paths! Heartfelt appreciation! 🙂
You’re welcome, Susan, and thank you for your kind words. I’m so glad we’ve crossed paths, too. You bring so much beauty to the blogosphere!
What a treat! Thanks so much for passing the award onto me – I truly appreciate it. You have a lovely blog – thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas with us!
Warmly,
Mari-Ann
Counting Coconuts
And thank you for your kind words, Mari-Ann! I just love what you’re doing with your son – it’s so much fun to read about your latest activities!
You deserve it, Girl! Thank you for sharing such GREAT information with us! ♥ Michelle
And thanks for the Sweet Reader Award! 🙂
Thanks again, Michelle! And I got that Sweet Reader Award from a very sweet source!
Congrats on the award! I’m passing through from MLC.
I donated 10 inches to Locks of Love in May (for the 3rd time). My hair isn’t still long though. I miss it, but it was worth it 🙂
Thanks! Wow – 3 times with Locks of Love! You made a big difference in some children’s lives!
Thank you so much for including me on your list, I feel very honored to be included in such a great list.
You’re welcome, Christie! Thanks for all the wonderful ideas you share on your site!
When you do a job well I guess its' no surprise that awards will keep coming. You truly have inspired me so I have an award for you. Please visit the blog http://theworkplan.blogspot.vom./2010/7/versatile…
Wow! Thank you so much! I’m honored and truly appreciate it!
Thank you so very much for this award 🙂 I am truly honoured.
You’re welcome, Kelly! And thank you for the creativity and pay-it-forward inspiration you bring to the blogosphere!
Thank you so much Deb! So sorry I am a bit behind here… my days are blending together. 🙂 I enjoyed reading your 7 facts about yourself, I always think those posts are so interesting. Thank you again, I really appreciate it!!
~Jennifer
You’re very welcome! Thanks for the beauty and inspiration you give through your blog! And I know what you mean about the days blending together…