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I’m a disability, LGBT rights and marijuana legalization advocating Jesus follower! That’s quite a mouthful and an unlikely combination…but like it or not that’s who I am!! I'm also mom of 9 awesome kids, one of whom is a brain tumor survivor with special needs!
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Autism, Bethany Moments Posted onDecember 4, 2018December 4, 2018

I am a PushmePullyou

A long, long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away I saw the original 1967 version of the Dr. Dolittle movie! Just about the […] Read More

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Autism, Special Needs Parenting, Therapies Posted onDecember 3, 2018December 2, 2018

5 Fascinating Sensory Gift Ideas

There is not a person alive who doesn’t process information through a whole bunch of sensory systems that our bodies are equipped with. Each and […] Read More

Holidays, Special Needs Family Life, Special Needs Parenting Posted onNovember 27, 2018November 26, 2018

Bethany’s Thanksgiving 2018!

I hope you all had a very happy Thanksgiving! I’m delighted to say that we sure did! This year our holiday was quiet, calm and […] Read More

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Autism, Special Education, Special Needs Family Life, Special Needs Parenting Posted onNovember 23, 2018November 23, 2018

Autism Music Class

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about Bethany’s first experience participating in a drumming circle and how much we all enjoyed it. I mentioned how […] Read More

Arts and Crafts, Crafty Old Lady, Junk Journals Posted onNovember 21, 2018December 11, 2018

Festive Handcrafted Christmas Junk Journal (SOLD)

I just listed this beautiful handcrafted Christmas junk journal for sale in my Etsy shop,CraftyOldLady59! It’s absolutely perfect for keeping all your precious Christmas memories […] Read More

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Bethany Moments, Holidays Posted onNovember 19, 2018November 19, 2018

6 Tips for a for a Happy, “no meltdown” Holiday

Getting through the holidays with a loved one who has additional needs can sometimes be tricky! Many families with sensory sensitive members actually dread the […] Read More

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Special Needs Family Life, Special Needs Parenting Posted onNovember 13, 2018November 13, 2018

Specialized Adaptive Clothing for Special Needs

Finding just the right clothing for children and adults with disabilities can be difficult. Manipulating buttons, zippers, and snaps can pose quite a problem for […] Read More

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Autism, Flash Club Posted onNovember 7, 2018November 6, 2018

Autism Drumming Circle

We are so thrilled that Bethany’s beloved Flash Club has begun for the 2018-2019 season! For those of you who may not realize it, Flash […] Read More

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Arts and Crafts, Crafty Old Lady, Junk Journals Posted onNovember 5, 2018November 5, 2018

Mini Junk Journals: One of a Kind Gifts!

Looking for a unique, truly one of a kind holiday gift? Check out my mini junk journals! One day, I realized that I couldn’t afford […] Read More

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Bethany Moments, Childhood Brain Cancer Survivors, Day in the Life, Siblings of Special Needs Children, Special Needs Family Life, Special Needs Parenting Posted onNovember 2, 2018November 1, 2018

Day in the Life of an Autistic Adult

Last Sunday was a great day and not only for my  daughter,  Bethany, who is autistic and also a brain tumor survivor! It was actually […] Read More

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