If you are new here, I’m Jennifer Donaldson, founder and educator at Tailor Joy LLC. My short newsletter offers tips, tools, and practical advice on education, entrepreneurship, and everyday life. Grab a cup of coffee and let's spend 2 minutes together. Together Hello Reader, Amid a busy season and party food, sometimes you just need a healthy recipe like easy Greek Bowls. It also makes a good meal to take to a friend because it isn’t lasagna and can be prepped ahead for the meal train. My...
18 days ago • 4 min read
I’m Jennifer Donaldson, founder and educator at Tailor Joy LLC. I hope my life, blog, art, and educational resources are a window for seeing the joy in everyday life, making you smile more and sigh less. My creative ideas are a little outside the box, but practical and wise. Kind of like my logo. Thank you! Hello Reader, We strive to provide high-quality educational materials that inspire and empower individuals like yourself to achieve their goals, including starting your own tutoring or...
22 days ago • 1 min read
If you are new here, I’m Jennifer Donaldson, founder and educator at Tailor Joy LLC. My short newsletter offers tips, tools, and practical advice on education, entrepreneurship, and everyday life. Grab a cup of coffee and let's spend 2 minutes together. Together Hello Reader, What are you thankful for today? A thankful tree is a great way to decorate for Thanksgiving and an interactive activity that lasts the whole month. Over the years we have had several different thankful trees. Here’s a...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
If you are new here, I’m Jennifer Donaldson, founder and educator at Tailor Joy LLC. My short newsletter offers tips, tools, and practical advice on education, entrepreneurship, and everyday life. Grab a cup of coffee and let's spend 2 minutes together. Together Hello Reader, What do you wish you knew about parenting a disabled child? Don't stop reading if you think this isn't for you. This book is a great reasourse for teachers, tutors, therapists, doctors, and friend. And parents of...
2 months ago • 4 min read
If you are new here, I’m Jennifer Donaldson, founder and educator at Tailor Joy LLC. My short newsletter offers tips, tools, and practical advice on education, entrepreneurship, and everyday life. Grab a cup of coffee and let's spend 2 minutes together. Together Hello Reader, How is it October already?! I'm not a fan of expensive pumpkin spice lattes, but I'm totally in for fall days in the 70's where I can sit on my back porch, drink black coffee, and work without a fan or heater. Wherever...
3 months ago • 2 min read
If you are new here, I’m Jennifer Donaldson, founder and educator at Tailor Joy LLC. My short newsletter offers tips, tools, and practical advice on education, entrepreneurship, and everyday life. Grab a cup of coffee and let's spend 2 minutes together. Together Hello Reader, It's the season for settling into good routines for doing homework. But what if your child or student is stuck and can't get past their frustration? This week's blog post is longer than a 2 minute read because I got...
3 months ago • 3 min read
If you are new here, I’m Jennifer Donaldson, founder and educator at Tailor Joy LLC. My short newsletter offers tips, tools, and practical advice on various topics. Grab a cup of coffee and let's spend 2 minutes together. Together Hello Reader, When was the last time you read silently for enjoyment? Whether your child has a love of reading or not, there are many benefits of sustained silent reading including developing a love for books and an increased ability to maintain silent reading for...
10 months ago • 3 min read
What is your quick answer to “Mom I am bored”? “Mom I am bored” is an anthem that will be sung throughout many households over the next few weeks of winter break. Have you already heard it at yours? Just as much as we look forward to a break from school or work, we dread hearing the “I am bored” phrase that is sure to pop up within hours or days. Here are 15 answers to Mom I am bored, whether you are mom, dad, grandma, or babysitter. You can skim the blog post titles and click on the ones...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
What type of calendar or time management system do you use? Time management is much harder for some people than others, yet it is a very useful stress management tool and life skill. Here are 6 time management tips to help you plan and balance your time. Use a calendar or agenda system to manage your time. Having some type of system other than your head is a very helpful habit. Block time for important things. Use your calendar to block time for more than just appointments. Block time for...
about 1 year ago • 3 min read