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dneumann1972

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Ending 2024

As the year winds down, I’m reflecting on what’s been an amazing 2024, filled with book signings, connecting with readers, and sharing my...

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dneumann1972

Nov 213 min read

Thanksgiving In The Classroom

As Thanksgiving approaches, educators may find themselves grappling with how to approach this holiday in the classroom. While...

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dneumann1972

Nov 213 min read

My Hurt Eye

Right now, my eye is swollen, throbbing, and making its discomfort known in ways I didn’t think were possible. After a sleepless night, I...

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dneumann1972

Nov 212 min read

Oh So Tasty Banana Chips

People often ask about my banana chip recipe and if I eat them just like chips. My answer? Of course! Who doesn’t love a nice, crunchy...

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dneumann1972

Nov 182 min read

Back To Back Birthdays

November is a whirlwind of birthdays in our household. With Julie, Chris, Annie, and Roland celebrating back-to-back, it could easily...

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dneumann1972

Nov 92 min read

Kindness and Love

This has been a rough week for many. It feels as though, in our ever-changing world, uncertainty is the only constant, touching every...

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dneumann1972

Nov 93 min read

Festival Season

As the winter and holiday festival season approaches, so does the thrill of giving. Our homes are filled with warm lights, familiar...

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dneumann1972

Oct 292 min read

Costumes - A Little Sew and Sew

Growing up, my family didn’t celebrate Halloween. I didn’t dress up or go trick-or-treating. But every summer, I had the joy of designing...

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Game Night - One of My Favorite Traditions

dneumann1972

Oct 272 min read

Game Night - One of My Favorite Traditions

There’s something magical about a night dedicated to laughter, a bit of friendly competition, and spending quality time with friends. Our...

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dneumann1972

Oct 271 min read

Carrot Cake Milkshake Recipe

Here’s another little taste of Annie’s world! When I was writing I Can’t Give Him a Valentine, I imagined that Annie’s favorite aunt...

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dneumann1972

Oct 241 min read

Cody's Final Semester

Today, we officially signed Cody up for his final semester of college. I can hardly believe we’re already at this point in his journey!...

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dneumann1972

Oct 184 min read

October Classroom Celebrations

When October rolls around, many of us immediately think of Halloween and the associated classroom activities. However, in a world of...

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dneumann1972

Oct 153 min read

Bryan Chick's Advice

Every so often, you meet someone who unexpectedly shifts your perspective, prompting you to rethink your life goals and how to pursue...

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dneumann1972

Oct 152 min read

Captain Prickles

Have you ever spent 15 minutes searching Google Images for a superhero porcupine, only to find hedgehogs instead? I have. There I was,...

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National Authors in Grocery Stores Program

dneumann1972

Oct 101 min read

National Authors in Grocery Stores Program

I participate in an innovative program that gets books into the hands of readers while they shop for their every-day needs. And who...

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dneumann1972

Oct 92 min read

My First High School Reunion

Attending my husband's 35th high school reunion was an experience I wasn't quite sure what to expect from, especially since it was my...

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dneumann1972

Oct 81 min read

New Birthday Tradition

As my grandbaby's third birthday approached, his parents decided to start a new tradition. Instead of receiving gifts, they are...

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dneumann1972

Sep 302 min read

Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cookies

A friend of mine recently joked that I must be running out of carrot cake-infused recipes, but she was wrong! My readers keep sending me...

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dneumann1972

Sep 272 min read

How Porcupines and I prepare for Fall

The first day of fall brings a crisp breeze, the warm hues of red, orange, and yellow, and a sense of change in the air. As I embrace...

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dneumann1972

Sep 262 min read

Circular Driveways - A Sign of Success

Today I was asked to define the term success. This is always a hard word to describe because I feel it is personal and different for...

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