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Improving vocabulary

The meaning Behind Black Friday

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

The "official start" of what should be a joyous season has some very dark history. Shoppers, be careful, in lots of ways.

Improving vocabulary

Agape: A New Word for Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

This February 14, we need more than love and chocolate; we need agape.

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Who I Am

A Holiday Gift: You Don’t Have to Do It All

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

My holiday gift to you: permission to let some things go. I did.

Book reviews/Recommended kid lit

A Great Audio Book for Holiday Travel

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

If you like fantasty/ adventure that will appeal to the entire family, I have a book for you! Just in time for holiday travel.

Who I Am

A Holiday Gift: You Don’t Have to Be Perfect

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Instead of gift ideas for word nerds, I'm giving you something more important this year.

Improving vocabulary

The Underestimated Power of Stationery

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 19 Comments

The Word Nerd makes an argument for hand written letters and suggests a gift idea.

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