Tausaga Palota - Election Year ❎

Talofa!!
2020 is election year!! and coming from a politically active family, I talk to my kids about the importance of exercising their civic duty by voting.
But before that, I encourage them to stay informed on current issues and topics. They have the power to move their country a certain way and influence leaders.

I have 2 eligible voters this year and although this is not a political blog - I still want to share that I am throwing my full support behind......🥁
🙊
Well - lets just say I respect a candidate that loves MATH (Make America Think Harder) 😊
Yes - I've heard so many pundits and comments about the impossibility of a victory but I must say, the platform of issues touch so many in the community I serve that I find it hard to sit back and stay silent.

I am swept up in the wave 🌊 and would love nothing better than for our country to move in the right direction ↣ Not Left, ← Not Right, → Forward ↑ 👌

Rock the vote!! 🖉
~h

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Happy January ☃ Manuia le masina o Ianuari!!

⛄ Happy January/Ianuari ❅, Happy 2020 ❆, Happy New Decade🎉!!

Just wanted to wish everyone (even if I'm late) a very happy 1st month of the year 🥳!!
I have started a vasega Samoa (Samoan Class) in my home and it's been going great and keeping me busy 👌 So I have been neglecting my blogging duties 😕
Also, it is quite cold and wintry in the mid-west 😨 so I am in hibernation mode 😴💤

Stay warm out there!!
❅~h

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Happy 2020🎉 Manuia le Tausaga Fou!!

Hello and Talofa!!
Its been so crazy chaotic here but I hope you've all had a blast during Kerisimasi festivities!
I know I did and I'm still trying to recover...😊
Now, I'm counting down till the New Year folks!!!
I am ready and excited for 2020!!! 😃 - New adventures and experiences!!!
Wishing you & your aiga all the best for the remainder of 2019 💕
Stay blessed🙏
~h

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Color Day🖍 Aso Lanu

Greetings Lovelies!! 😊
It has been awhile since I've posted 😐 I apologize but I am in my busy season at work.
Additionally, we have resumed A'oga Samoa in our neck of the woods and it has been very exciting working with the kids 😃
Speaking of seasons, this time of year is the prettiest in the Mid-West. The leaves start to change color and sunsets are remarkable 🍂
Today just happens to be National Color Day 💙💚💜💓 -
Colors can affect our moods and the way we feel at any given time. Studies have shown us how certain colors have a warming effect, others are more calm etc. I just cant imagine a world without color.
I believe it to be true because bright colors make me smile no matter how stressed I feel 😍
So I have here some coloring worksheets for the kids - let the young artists express themselves while you explore the use of color in your life😊
💙💚💜💓💛

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Faamalositino - Fitness Day 🏋

😍 Hello everyone!
I am quite late in posting this because yesterday was National Women's Health and Fitness Day 💪
but I hope you can forgive me especially since we should be concerned about fitness and health year-round 👌
At any rate - here are our vocabulary words dedicated not just to women but to men and children - all age/size 😊
I am taking advantage of the warm weather ☀ by exercising outdoors 🏃-
meanwhile, it is fall sports time so its been soccer/volleyball mom duty for me 🏐⚽
I hope you find this post helpful in reminding the kiddos how important it is to stay healthy
Ma ia to'aga e faamalositino 🏋💃


Share your favorite work-out routine or something you like to do with the kids 👍



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Holy Guacamole! - Oka Oka Avoka 🥑!!

Oka oka it's been awhile since I've posted 👀 sorry about that - life happens 😛
But I wanted to post today because it is National Guacamole Day -
a fa'asamoa…. Oka oka o Avoka!! 😁
Avoka/Avocado is my FAVORITE fruit to eat!! Avoka is also the main ingredient for guacamole.
I eat an avocado once or twice a week because of its nutritious content. It is SO good for you!

Check your local area for vendors that offer free supplies of guacamole today 😋

And while you're at it, here's a worksheet for the kiddos - 

Enjoy guacamole or a nice yummy slice of avoka 😋 🥑

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👪 Celebrate Middle Child Day💝 😏

 😌 Talofa Lava!!

I just wanted to stop by and give a shout-out to all my middle-child(ren) peeps out there 😊
Today is OUR day!! click ↠  National Middle Child Day ↞
There are many attributes or roles assigned to a middle child (or middle children).
One I like to emphasize is independence - At least that was my unique characteristic 😏
We're pretty good at figuring things out. We're not burdened with responsibility like the ulumatua or eldest and not babied like the ui'i or youngest.
By the time we've entered the world, our parents are no longer new-hovering parents and they've already learned to just let us explore and discover the world on our own.
Hence, our independent streak 💃
Of course, I love you - no matter which order you are 😉
but today - give a middle child a big hug 🤗 and kiss 😘  and let them know how special they are.

I have here some old worksheets but still great reminders for the kiddos - terms for family members and where they fall on the family tree 🌳
Malo,
😗
~h

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