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Welcome to Dazzle’s blog. She welcomes parents, teachers, grandparents, and anyone who is interested in pondering and investigating many various topics.

Each blog begins with reflections, followed by suggestions, a challenge and additional worthwhile links that Dazzle has found in her ‘digging’ through the tremendous number of resources on the internet.

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912, 2022

What is a natural and relaxing way to heal and maintain mental health? Art!

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-12-15T15:13:52-08:00December 9th, 2022|Categories: Art, Life Lessons, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: Creative Engagement, Creativity, Healing, Healing Process, Self-Awareness, Wellness|

112, 2022

Does creative engagement clear negative energy? Yes, it can!

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-12-09T15:14:25-08:00December 1st, 2022|Categories: Life Lessons, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: Clearing Negative Energy, Creative Engagement, Creativity, Healing, Healing Process, Mental Health, Self-Awareness, Wellness|

2111, 2022

The Number One Strategy to Release Creative Blocks: Attitude Gratitude!

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-12-01T09:48:23-08:00November 21st, 2022|Categories: Life Lessons, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Writing|Tags: Action, Creative Blocks, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Writer's Block|

1111, 2022

Have you hit the wall of creative inertia? Chug Don’t Chirp! DO!

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-11-21T11:42:46-08:00November 11th, 2022|Categories: Life Lessons, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, William Glasser|Tags: Action, Creative Blocks, Do It, Self-Awareness, Writer's Block|

111, 2022

Why do so many LOVE Halloween? They feel they have permission to be creative.

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-11-11T19:58:47-08:00November 1st, 2022|Categories: Life Lessons, Students, Teachers, Teens|Tags: Costumes, Creativity, Fun, Halloween, Inner Child|

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Addiction

Art

1105, 2020

I Received a Beautiful Gift: It has Tickled my Heart AND is Inspiring this Week’s Posts on WORDS…Thank You Donna Ridge!

By Fairy Dazzle|2020-09-04T11:41:14-07:00May 11th, 2020|Categories: Art, Literacy, Poetry, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|

704, 2020

Olga and Olive a Perfume Pair Over the Top …Memories and Scents

By Fairy Dazzle|2020-08-30T14:16:15-07:00April 7th, 2020|Categories: Art, Home Schooling, Literacy, MC's Stories|

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BC

2007, 2021

Magic: In the Moment, Macarons, Memories, Meetings – Part 1

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-07-19T11:15:00-07:00July 20th, 2021|Categories: BC, Canada, Covid, Micro Macro Perspectives, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: Baking & Cooking, Campbell River, Comox Valley, Friendship, Love, Macarons, OMG Macarons, Patience, Persistence, Seaside Walks, Steiner Bakery, The Power of Baking|

107, 2021

Inspiration from a Beach and Two Wise Women … Elizabeth and Marcia

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-07-19T10:48:20-07:00July 1st, 2021|Categories: BC, Canada, Covid, Grandparents, Micro Macro Perspectives, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: Comox Valley, Covid Reset, Fairy Miniatures, Four-Leaf Clovers, Low Tide, Patience, Persistence, Power of Flowers, Seaside Walks, Wise Women|

Canada

2907, 2021

Micro the Macro or Macro the Micro …. Celebrating Details AND the Big Picture

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-07-29T14:21:30-07:00July 29th, 2021|Categories: BC, Canada, Micro Macro Perspectives|Tags: Attention to Detail, Comox Valley, Dubois Food Co., Filberg Summer Kitchen, Gourmet Food, Love of Food|

2507, 2021

Committed to Courage and Collaboration in Comox and Cumberland

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-07-29T14:22:15-07:00July 25th, 2021|Categories: BC, Canada, Entrepreneurship, Extraordinary Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, Micro Macro Perspectives, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: Collaboration, Comox Valley, Courage, Cumberland Small Retailers|

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Christmas

1012, 2021

Do You Feel Stunned with Fear Upon Joining the Holiday Gathering?

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-01-25T15:02:59-08:00December 10th, 2021|Categories: Christmas, Grandparents, Parenting, Teachers, Writing|Tags: Anxiety, Christmas Stress, Healing, Writing Story|

912, 2021

In this Season of Gaiety and Love Are You or a Family Member the Sad Clown?

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-12-14T17:48:26-08:00December 9th, 2021|Categories: Christmas, Grandparents, Parenting, Teachers, Writing|Tags: Christmas Stress, Depression, Healing, Writing Story|

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Climate Change

Covid

205, 2021

Do You See the Blow from the CoVid Shore? Hope is on the way!

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-05-03T19:28:32-07:00May 2nd, 2021|Categories: Canada, Covid, Life Lessons, MC's Stories, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: Life Lessons from Whales, Whale Sightings, Whales|

1702, 2021

Sell Your Place and Move During Christmas, a Pandemic and Increased Restrictions? Are You Crazy? Why? Reflections and Lessons Part Two

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-02-17T13:26:44-08:00February 17th, 2021|Categories: Canada, Covid, Family, Grandparents, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Seniors|Tags: Moving, Moving & Selling During the Covid Pandemic, Moving & Selling Strategies, Selling|

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Entrepreneurship

Extraordinary Ordinary People

106, 2020

Music therapy starts with leadership from our musicians.

By Fairy Dazzle|2020-08-30T13:31:24-07:00June 1st, 2020|Categories: Addiction, Extraordinary Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, Music|

3006, 2019

A Tribute to Frank, my father and the main character of The Executive Gardener and The Fairy

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-07-28T13:51:06-07:00June 30th, 2019|Categories: Extraordinary Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, Leadership|

Faith

Family

2406, 2022

Is an Autism Diagnosis a Disability or a Gift? How Does Autism Touch my Life?

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-07-07T12:32:47-07:00June 24th, 2022|Categories: Canada, Extraordinary Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, Family, Life Lessons, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: Teresa Hedley, What's Not Allowed|

1003, 2022

As We Age, Do Siblings Often Become Best Friends?

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-03-13T10:53:28-07:00March 10th, 2022|Categories: Family, Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, MC's Stories, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Friendship, Siblings|

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Grandparents

1003, 2022

As We Age, Do Siblings Often Become Best Friends?

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-03-13T10:53:28-07:00March 10th, 2022|Categories: Family, Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, MC's Stories, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Friendship, Siblings|

903, 2022

Red and Blue Yarn and the Nest at the Barn, a Story Inspired by Love, Service, and Ravens

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-03-10T14:58:43-08:00March 9th, 2022|Categories: Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, MC's Stories, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Love, Ravens, Yarn|

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Home Schooling

303, 2022

Can Animals Teach Us to Be Better Humans?

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-03-04T10:55:18-08:00March 3rd, 2022|Categories: Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Animals, Mindfulness|

203, 2022

You Don’t Have to Sit Still to Mindfully Meditate? Try Mindful Walking

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-03-03T10:48:34-08:00March 2nd, 2022|Categories: Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Exercise, Meditation, Mindfulness, Walking|

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Leadership

2610, 2021

Have You Ever Considered Ultimately All Our Possessions are Garbage?

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-10-28T09:15:24-07:00October 26th, 2021|Categories: Grandparents, Leadership, Parenting, Teachers|Tags: Change Masters, Great Leadership Reset Forum, Leaders, Parenting Tips, Tomorrow's Leaders|

2510, 2021

Who’s the Most Influential Person? You! We are all Change Masters!

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-10-28T09:31:20-07:00October 25th, 2021|Categories: Grandparents, Leadership, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Change Masters, Great Leadership Reset Forum, Leaders, Tomorrow's Leaders|

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Life Lessons

1512, 2022

What Tool Helps Children Cope and Heal Through Trauma and Fosters Mental Health? Art

By Fairy Dazzle|2023-01-02T15:35:59-08:00December 15th, 2022|Categories: Art, Life Lessons, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: Children, Healing, Healing Process, Self-Awareness, Trauma, Wellness|

912, 2022

What is a natural and relaxing way to heal and maintain mental health? Art!

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-12-15T15:13:52-08:00December 9th, 2022|Categories: Art, Life Lessons, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: Creative Engagement, Creativity, Healing, Healing Process, Self-Awareness, Wellness|

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Literacy

2502, 2024

Picture Books: A Simple Yet Powerful Way of Sharing Story to Young and Old… Why not consider it as your next writing challenge?

By Fairy Dazzle|2024-03-10T14:11:21-07:00February 25th, 2024|Categories: Family, Literacy, Parenting, Writing|Tags: Adults, Children, Cross-Generational, Emotional Sharing, Picture Books, Storytelling|

1103, 2022

What Was it Like Completing 116 Blog Posts Over Six and a Half Months? Great!

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-07-07T12:36:29-07:00March 11th, 2022|Categories: Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, MC's Stories, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Blog Projects|

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Math

MC's Stories

Micro Macro Perspectives

107, 2021

Inspiration from a Beach and Two Wise Women … Elizabeth and Marcia

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-07-19T10:48:20-07:00July 1st, 2021|Categories: BC, Canada, Covid, Grandparents, Micro Macro Perspectives, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: Comox Valley, Covid Reset, Fairy Miniatures, Four-Leaf Clovers, Low Tide, Patience, Persistence, Power of Flowers, Seaside Walks, Wise Women|

2306, 2021

Micro Macro Magic

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-07-19T10:48:31-07:00June 23rd, 2021|Categories: Covid, Grandparents, Micro Macro Perspectives, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: Covid Reset, Four-Leaf Clovers|

MC's Poetry

1306, 2020

Children Love to Sing! Pt. 2

By Fairy Dazzle|2020-09-03T18:08:01-07:00June 13th, 2020|Categories: Music, Poetry|

1206, 2020

Children Love to Sing!

By Fairy Dazzle|2020-09-03T18:07:49-07:00June 12th, 2020|Categories: Music, Poetry|

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Music

106, 2020

Music therapy starts with leadership from our musicians.

By Fairy Dazzle|2020-08-30T13:31:24-07:00June 1st, 2020|Categories: Addiction, Extraordinary Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, Music|

3005, 2020

Have You Ever Heard a Musical Fairy?

By Fairy Dazzle|2020-09-03T18:03:57-07:00May 30th, 2020|Categories: Home Schooling, Music, Parenting|

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Nutrition

1409, 2021

Breakfast: is for Champions…. Don’t start the day ‘hangry’!

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-09-09T08:54:24-07:00September 14th, 2021|Categories: Family, Grandparents, Home Schooling, Nutrition, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Students, Teachers, Teens, Work-Life Balance|Tags: Breakfast, Dad, Grandfather, Grandmother, Mom|

1309, 2021

Yes, You Are What You Eat! … So Take the Time to Think About the Quality of What You Consume

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-09-17T12:23:40-07:00September 13th, 2021|Categories: Family, Grandparents, Home Schooling, Nutrition, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Seniors, Students, Teachers, Work-Life Balance|Tags: Dinnertime, Food is Fuel, Healthy Eating, Meal Prep|

Parenting

1502, 2023

12 Potential Proactive Parenting Points, with Hopes of Avoiding Addiction

By Fairy Dazzle|2023-06-19T15:42:04-07:00February 15th, 2023|Categories: Addiction, Life Lessons, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: ADD, ADHD, Balance, Emotions, Enmeshment, HSP, Lifestyle, Parentification, Problem-Solving, Recovery, Resilience|

2507, 2022

Are you an Avid Gardener? Check out The Duchess of Dirt. Inspiration Will Astound!

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-09-18T10:46:53-07:00July 25th, 2022|Categories: Extraordinary Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, Grandparents, Parenting|Tags: Education, Gardening|

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Positive & Purposeful

201, 2021

This Week’s Rain: A Baptismal Metaphor

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-01-02T12:08:09-08:00January 2nd, 2021|Categories: Covid, Faith, Positive & Purposeful, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|

2712, 2020

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Mark’s Onesie Says it ALL… Is 2020 a Year of Positive Elf Magic or the Negative Sass and Spice of the Grinch? It’s All About Perspective!

By Fairy Dazzle|2020-12-27T11:38:14-08:00December 27th, 2020|Categories: Christmas, Covid, Grandparents, Positive & Purposeful, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Seniors|

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Remembrance Day

Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset

912, 2022

What is a natural and relaxing way to heal and maintain mental health? Art!

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-12-15T15:13:52-08:00December 9th, 2022|Categories: Art, Life Lessons, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: Creative Engagement, Creativity, Healing, Healing Process, Self-Awareness, Wellness|

112, 2022

Does creative engagement clear negative energy? Yes, it can!

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-12-09T15:14:25-08:00December 1st, 2022|Categories: Life Lessons, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: Clearing Negative Energy, Creative Engagement, Creativity, Healing, Healing Process, Mental Health, Self-Awareness, Wellness|

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Seniors

1309, 2021

Yes, You Are What You Eat! … So Take the Time to Think About the Quality of What You Consume

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-09-17T12:23:40-07:00September 13th, 2021|Categories: Family, Grandparents, Home Schooling, Nutrition, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Seniors, Students, Teachers, Work-Life Balance|Tags: Dinnertime, Food is Fuel, Healthy Eating, Meal Prep|

1702, 2021

Sell Your Place and Move During Christmas, a Pandemic and Increased Restrictions? Are You Crazy? Why? Reflections and Lessons Part Two

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-02-17T13:26:44-08:00February 17th, 2021|Categories: Canada, Covid, Family, Grandparents, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Seniors|Tags: Moving, Moving & Selling During the Covid Pandemic, Moving & Selling Strategies, Selling|

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Social Skills

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Students

1910, 2021

Rain! A Perfect Time to Snuggle Up with a Good Book!

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-10-17T17:00:06-07:00October 19th, 2021|Categories: Family, Literacy, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Students|Tags: Dad, Libraries, Mom, Rainy Days, Reading|

1810, 2021

Rain, Rain Go Away! Or Maybe Not…. Sprinkle the Glamour!

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-10-18T10:43:21-07:00October 18th, 2021|Categories: Family, Literacy, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Students|Tags: Dad, Mom, Rainy Days|

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Teachers

903, 2022

Red and Blue Yarn and the Nest at the Barn, a Story Inspired by Love, Service, and Ravens

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-03-10T14:58:43-08:00March 9th, 2022|Categories: Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, MC's Stories, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Love, Ravens, Yarn|

803, 2022

International Women’s Day is a Time to Embrace Gender Neutrality

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-03-09T09:53:50-08:00March 8th, 2022|Categories: Grandparents, Home Schooling, Life Lessons, MC's Stories, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Gender Neutrality, International Womens Day|

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Teens

1009, 2021

Foundational Practice for Families: Dinner time… A Family that Eats Together Stays Together

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-09-09T06:20:56-07:00September 10th, 2021|Categories: Family, Grandparents, Home Schooling, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Students, Teachers, Teens, Work-Life Balance|Tags: Dad, Dinner-time, Grandfather, Grandmother, Mom|

William Glasser

902, 2021

Learning from the Gifts of CoVid …. Routine and Special Projects are Life Enhancing

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-02-09T20:52:07-08:00February 9th, 2021|Categories: Covid, Grandparents, Positive & Purposeful, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Seniors, Vlogging, William Glasser|Tags: Benefits of Covid, Importance of Play, Importance of Routine, Pandemic, Seniors Coping During Covid|

1312, 2020

Renaming the Project: Pandemic, Positive and Purposeful Play …Coping Seniors

By Fairy Dazzle|2020-12-13T12:58:20-08:00December 13th, 2020|Categories: Covid, Grandparents, Parenting, Positive & Purposeful, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Seniors, William Glasser|

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Work-Life Balance

410, 2021

Have Fun with Dinner Conversation: Theme it!

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-10-27T12:36:46-07:00October 4th, 2021|Categories: Family, Life Lessons, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers, Work-Life Balance|Tags: Dad, Goal Setting, Mealtime, Mom, Mondays, Positive Attitude, Supportive Words|

2909, 2021

Words Can Hurt Part 2

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-09-27T10:54:51-07:00September 29th, 2021|Categories: Family, Grandparents, Life Lessons, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers, Work-Life Balance|Tags: Amends, Atonement, Dad, Healing Process, Mom, Peace, Reconciliation, Words Can Heal, Words Can Hurt|

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Writing

2502, 2024

Picture Books: A Simple Yet Powerful Way of Sharing Story to Young and Old… Why not consider it as your next writing challenge?

By Fairy Dazzle|2024-03-10T14:11:21-07:00February 25th, 2024|Categories: Family, Literacy, Parenting, Writing|Tags: Adults, Children, Cross-Generational, Emotional Sharing, Picture Books, Storytelling|

1906, 2023

Can a children’s picture book collection engage children if it reflects variety? Yes!

By Fairy Dazzle|2023-06-19T22:07:51-07:00June 19th, 2023|Categories: Life Lessons, MC's Stories, Writing|Tags: Alliteration, Illustrating, Picture Books, Rich Vocabulary, Self-Publishing, Writing Journey|

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