sandy1020 on November 30th, 2009

Believe In Yourself!!!
As a teacher, what do you consider your worst enemy? Could it possibly be the stress that you encounter each and every day. Stress comes from everywhere: — students, parents, faculty members, and administrators. For additional information, visit the website “The Influential Teacher.” Overcome the stress that has imprisoned you and keeps [...]

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sandy1020 on November 29th, 2009

Potato Puffs
This is the original recipe for Potato Puffs that everyone enjoys. It replaces the traditional mashed potatoes, can be prepared ahead of time, and is a delicious alternative. Now I even use the prepared mashed potatoes in the refrigerated section of grocery stores and my family likes them just the same. Each package makes [...]

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sandy1020 on November 28th, 2009

Spend an Enjoyable Evening at Derby Dinner
For many years now Dave and I have attended Derby Dinner and enjoyed their fabulous productions. We began attending Derby Dinner occasionally in our early years of our marriage as a special treat.  When our daughter was young, we would make plans to attend the Christmas production as well [...]

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sandy1020 on November 27th, 2009

We all have close relatives that have passed away and we especially miss them during the holiday season. Before my mother passed away, I would always help her prepare the Thanksgiving dinner. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving  we would always begin the preparation.  Then I would help her finish the preparation on Thanksgiving Day. It was [...]

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sandy1020 on November 26th, 2009

Blessings From Above
Wow!!! What a fast and furious year this has been. With Thanksgiving here and Christmas just around the corner, it makes me reflect and be thankful for the many blessings that our family has received. We should let our sincere thankfulness radiate from our lives each and every day. We never want to [...]

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sandy1020 on November 25th, 2009

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and share this funny Thanksgiving video with you. Hope everyone enjoys!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

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sandy1020 on November 25th, 2009

Would you consider briefly sharing a favorite “Thanksgiving Memory” with your friends here at Sandy Reynolds Online? I just thought it would be interesting to read others favorite memories and to get some interaction among us. So, no need to hesitate. Get started and share your memory now.

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sandy1020 on November 24th, 2009

If we do not believe in ourselves, then who will? All of us are unique creations of God, created with a plan and a future. Being unique sets each of us apart from the other. We don’t do all things equally as well as others, yet there are also things that we do better. Each [...]

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sandy1020 on November 23rd, 2009

Teachers, You Can Make a Difference
Sometimes as teachers you may become frustrated and wonder, “Why do I even try?” It would be easy to give up. Well maybe you can’t make a difference in all the children but you should never give up. The child in the Starfish Story could have given up and quit [...]

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sandy1020 on November 22nd, 2009

A Delicious Thanksgiving Alternative
This recipe was shared with me by a former student’s parent. We had celebrated Thanksgiving with the class and one of my parents shared this Japanese Fruit Pie  with them. After sampling, I had to have the recipe to prepare for our Thanksgiving dinner. Although, it could never replace the 2 favorite [...]

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