by Alissa | Oct 31, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, Writing
I am participating in Susanna Hill’s fantastic Halloweensie contest for the second year in a row! The rules: write a 100 word Halloween story appropriate for children (children here defined as 12 and under) (title not included in the 100 words), using the words...
by Alissa | Oct 24, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, lifehacks, random thoughts, self-improvement, Writing
Failure is an inevitable part of life. And it is not fun. The bigger the dream, the harder we fall when failure even hints at arriving. And sometimes when we have those big falls, we begin to wonder if it is worth it to even get back up again. We entertain the notion...
by Alissa | Oct 17, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, motherhood, reading with kids
I was recently asked this question: How can I get my kindergartener–who is a very strong reader–to start reading longer books (like chapter books)? Before we dive into some fun with literacy and encouraging our children to grow as readers, I just need to...
by Alissa | Oct 10, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog
We equate success with speed. We applaud the new business that explodes “overnight.” We celebrate those who “get rich quick” and then we expect comparable results ourselves. There’s quick weight loss. Fast food. Shortcuts and...
by Alissa | Oct 5, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, Friday Favorites
A few weeks ago I shared my issues with clothes and how I am trying to do better at paring down my wardrobe. I want to be more intentional about the few items I keep and any new things I buy. I shared a little in that article about my experience with what is arguably...
