Stacey M Design Blog
Jan 23 2020
National Handwriting Day- Yep, It's a Thing!
Today is National Handwriting Day! When I first started my business, it was primarily a stationery company. In fact, its former name was Stacey-nery! Back then, my mission was to...
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Oct 08 2019
Journaling and reflection
I have always loved journaling. When I was a kid, I used cute little diaries with shiny locks, often adorned with pictures of puppies, butterflies, or smiley faces. My journaling...
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Sep 21 2019
Interview with Tammy Edwards of S.T.R.E.A.M. Tutoring
A few weeks ago I began teaching a monthly writing, reading, and art class for home schooled students at S.T.R.E.A.M. Tutoring in Warrenville, Illinois. Designed for boys and girls ages...
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Aug 10 2019
Conversations and planning mean less back-to-school stress
This is the time of summer when many families are experiencing the last of their summer adventures, as for many students, school begins within the next few weeks. My family...
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Jul 27 2019
What If I Fail?
A critical part to teaching kids to set goals and take action to reach them is to prepare them for the possibility that it may not happen. No one wants...
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May 21 2019
Ben's Adventures: Stories about adventure and inclusion
I strongly believe in inclusion and the awesomeness of ALL kids.Kids living with serious illnesses or physical or intellectual challenges often face additional challenges from other kids and even adults. It is not...
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Feb 17 2019
Art- A Fun Way To Boost Confidence
While art is often used as a form of play or a way of keeping children busy, there is substantial research that supports that creative expression is not only fun,...
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Jan 16 2019
Fun Project For Kids: DIY Blankets
Last weekend a group of 17 kids ages 4-17 came out for a service project I organized. We made blankets for dogs in the Naperville Area Humane Society. With only...
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Jan 10 2019
How Is Your Family Special?
Over the past couple of months with all of the end-of-the-year celebrations, there was a big focus on family. From the food, to the music, to the décor, to the...
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