Best Handmade Gift for Mom

by Samantha Conner

Although the stores are filled with everything from perfume to jewelry, nothing tops a handmade gift. Even if you have to make it yourself!

With that being said, the best handmade gift for Mom (or someone special) this year has got to be a silhouette. Silhouettes are all the rage right now. Surf the web or browse Pinterest, and you will find these vintage images are getting a modern make-over.

For Mom: A Silhouette

 

But without Photoshop or a degree in graphic design, these projects might look a bit intimidating at first. And yes-  I know people have been making silhouettes forever! But when I googled the process and read how to do it the ‘old fashioned way’, I was a bit perplexed. How do you get a child to hold-still that long?!

1st Annual Spring into Summer Safety Fair

1st Annual Spring into Summer Safety Fair

Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend at Aqua Fit with the entire family to receive an important safety course and jump on the world’s safest trampoline all for FREE

 

Aqua Fit Plano -Event Info.

Saturday May 11th from 11:00am-2:00pm
At Aqua Fit Plano   1400 Summit Ave Suite D2   Plano, TX 75075

Helping Your Child Overcome Test Anxiety

Helping Your Child Overcome Test Anxiety

Tips on Helping Your Child with Test Anxiety 

By Lori Lite

Finals, a quiz, or standardized testing can evoke feelings of stress, fear, even panic. These strong emotions can affect a child’s ability to think clearly and access information. It’s normal for kids and teens to feel a little nervous before a big test, but anxiety left unchecked can affect grades. Studies have shown that students that practice relaxation achieve higher test scores. Teachers and parents can help students of all ages by introducing relaxation techniques into their lives. Deep breathing, visualizing, and affirmations or positive statements will increase wellness and increase grades.