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When we are children, and often still as adults, we have people we look up to and admire. They’re the people that are stronger than everyone else, faster than everyone else. They’re the people that are smarter, or richer, or more attractive. Sometimes, there is someone that possess more than just one “more than” and [...]
Keep Reading →Being a divorced mom isn’t always the most fun, in fact, most of the time it completely sucks. There is one thing, however, that is wonderful. I love all the one-on-one time that I have been able to have with Matthew. The one-on-one time has led to such a close and wonderful relationship, I can’t [...]
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On the morning on December 25th, my son, like many others around the world, will be opening presents from Santa Claus. In fact, with Matthew being 9, Santa’s very existence is at stake, and I am pulling out all the stops to keep his magic alive, at least for one more year. Perhaps you are wondering [...]
Keep Reading →When Matthew was 5 months old, my great-grandfather passed away. That same day, we discovered that his daughter, my paternal grandmother had brain cancer. The last time I saw my grandmother, and the only time I was able to capture a picture of Matthew with her, was at my great-grandfather’s funeral. Within two months, she [...]
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So what in the world is Sinterklaas?
In mid-November, the arrival of Sinterklaas and his helper Zwarte Piet to the Dutch shores is broadcast across the Netherlands. In his full bishop attire, and astride his beautiful white horse, Sinterklaas is welcomed by the mayor of a different village each year. For the next few weeks, he travels around the country, leaving small gifts and treats in the children’s wooden shoes.
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If your son is anything like mine, he is obsessed with all things Star Wars. If so, then a Star Wars Birthday Party is perfect.
For Matthew’s 7th birthday party we held Jedi training. Each child received this invite in the mail…
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Sometimes, when your day at work is crappy, a check bounces, or you step in the second pile of dog poop this week, it can be very hard to remember all the wonderful things in your life. In an attempt to force myself to remember how great I have it, each weekday of this month I have [...]
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My name is Jacki and I am a divorced, Pagan mom trying to raise a son in a blended interfaith family. At The Raven's Spell you will find musings on motherhood, spirituality, divorce, and the blending of families. If you enjoy what you read, please be sure to find a way to follow.
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