by Alissa | Jul 10, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, giveaway, giveaway, marriage, random thoughts
We recently celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary. I am very grateful for 15 wonderful years with my best friend and sweetheart. In honor of my blogiversary, I want to share a different sort of experience about our wedding reception. This experience also qualifies...
by Alissa | Jul 9, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, giveaway, giveaway, random thoughts, Writing
I have been creating and recording stories since my earliest memories. I love the feeling of a notebook and pen in hand and I always have. My preferred writing method nowadays is typing on a keyboard, but my love of words and stories has never faltered. My biggest...
by Alissa | Jul 8, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, giveaway, random thoughts, self-improvement, Writing
When I was in high school, the lunch lady in charge of the rolls nicknamed me “Smiley” (along with half of the student body…). I looked for her every time I went through the line and she always hooked me up with fresh rolls that were just out of the...
by Alissa | Jul 7, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, giveaway, lifehacks, random thoughts, self-improvement
It’s my blogiversary! I can’t believe that AliMcJoy has been live for a YEAR! The past twelve months have taught me a lot. I learned what a gravatar is and how to set up an automation. I learned how to create graphics with Canva. But I also learned quite a few...
by Alissa | Jun 20, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, reading with kids
In the past we have focused our Reading with Kids discussions primarily on how to read with young children. I have shared experiences with my own younger children and emphasized the importance of reading for at least 10 minutes each day. Today I want to remind you...
by Alissa | Jun 13, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, random thoughts, strengthen family
Dear Dads, Thank you. Being a dad is not easy. So many outside forces are attacking families and leaving you feeling distracted and inadequate. You wonder if you should be working more outside of the home so you can provide a “better” life for your family....
