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- New Reads for Valentine’s Day: ‘ABC Love’, ‘Love’, and ‘Ways to Say I Love You’
Valentine’s Day is only two short weeks away. My kids and I have been reading valentine-themed books since the beginning of...
Heather JohnsonFebruary 1, 2021 - Word Matrix: Beau
<beau> “pretty, handsome, charming,” from Anglo-French beute, Old French biauté, earlier beltet, from Vulgar Latin *bellitatem (nominative bellitas), from Latin bellus “pretty, handsome, charming” Words Sums Beau ->...
Heather JohnsonJanuary 20, 2021 - My Favorite Halloween Episodes
My family and I love Halloween! We have been planning our costumes for months. In the past, we have dressed as...
Heather JohnsonOctober 12, 2020 - Introducing ‘Teach a Student to Read’
If you have been following along on my LinguisticsGirl Twitter feed, you know that I have been working on a reading...
Heather JohnsonJuly 1, 2020 - Watching the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Movies in Chronological Order
I am a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I recently introduced the series to my three children. Instead of watching...
Heather JohnsonMay 10, 2020 - My Experiences with Placentophagy and Placenta Encapsulation
If you are squeamish about the mere thought of a woman eating her placenta, I advise you to stop reading now....
Heather JohnsonApril 7, 2020 - Ugly Christmas Sweater Felt Ornament Craft
I am obsessed with all things Christmas. I especially love wearing my many Christmas shirts and sweaters from Thanksgiving through Christmas....
Heather JohnsonDecember 20, 2019 - A Short History of Christmas Cards
How long do you think people have been sending Christmas cards? If you guessed “not that long,” then you are right....
Heather JohnsonDecember 10, 2019 - Introducing ‘Structure and Meaning of Periphrastic Modal Verbs in Modern American English’
If you have ever browsed my About Us page, you will know that I earned a BA in English studies with...
Heather JohnsonSeptember 24, 2019 - How to Make a Back-to-School Duck-oration Wreath
I am a bit obsessed with rubber ducks. My obsession began when my oldest daughter was a young toddler. She absolutely...
Heather JohnsonAugust 25, 2019 - Family Fun in California: Cabrillo National Monument
One place that my kids definitely wanted to visit on our recent trip to Southern California was a tide pool. My...
Heather JohnsonAugust 2, 2019 - Family Fun in California: Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center
I love exploring smaller attractions with my kids, especially natural and historical areas. While on a recent trip to Southern California,...
Heather JohnsonJuly 31, 2019 - Family Fun in California: Joshua Tree National Park
The United States is home to many natural wonders. While I will visit more touristy place while on vacation, I love...
Heather JohnsonJuly 27, 2019 - Family Fun in California: USS Midway Museum
While on a recent family vacation to Southern California, my family spent a few hours at the USS Midway Museum in...
Heather JohnsonJuly 23, 2019 - Family Fun in California: The New Children’s Museum
My kiddos and I recently returned from a family vacation in Southern California. The first place that we visited was The...
Heather JohnsonJuly 21, 2019