Autism and Elopement: Finding A Sense of Hope

Wandering Elopement Running Flight Risk If you have a child on the spectrum these words might elicit strong emotions within you ~ No words can completely grasp the sinking sensation within your being when you cannot locate your non-verbal child! I hear autism parents chuckle all the time that they are the only ones who lock doors to keep their children inside, instead of intruders out. It is true. If Sahara gets away from me (inside and out)...

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MAMAPALOOZA COLUMBUS IS BECOMING THE BUZZ OF THE CITY

Mamapalooza Columbus is a branch of Mamapalooza Inc., a mom-owned and operated mother advocacy organization founded by Joy Rose of New York City. Mamapalooza Columbus is connecting local women, mothers and families through music, expressive arts, activism and education for cultural, economic and social awareness. This past May marks the fourth anniversary of Mamapalooza Columbus which has not only created a buzz, but inspired a Mamapalooza Committee...

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GFCF Recipe: Strawberry Banana Smoothie

2 Ripe Bananas1 1/2 Cups Original Almond Milk4 Frozen Strawberries3/4 Cup Fresh StrawberriesDash of Salt1/2 teaspoon Green Super Food - Amazing Grass Chocolate Drink Powder(IF not avoiding casein add 3 Tablespoons Vanilla Yogurt)Put all ingrediants in a bender and mix until a nice consistency. Serve in a glass with straw. Yum-O!! This is an easy breakfast or snack that the kids will love....

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Wi Active Challenge: Day 5

One of the reasons I was concerned about trying the Wi-Active again is because... last time I got to Day 4 I ended up in the ER and laid up for 7 weeks with kidney stones. Now you might ask, "What does Wi-Active have to do with kidney stones?"On Day 4 there happens to be a lot of jumping. I had this thought that perhaps that jiggled the stones loose the last time. Well, last night laying in bed... sure enough my left kidney started to throb. I knew...

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What Does Blogging Have to Do With It? Grimm's Fairy Tales and Blessings!

Many of you were concerned with my weekend frustrations... be assured that my blogs serve multi-purposes.Firstly, they are therapeutic - my motto has always been better out than in! When we store our stress, emotions and thoughts we do physically damage to our bodies. Once I am able to get the words/story out, I am able to make peace with it and move forward. (...and hey, this is much cheaper than therapy!!) This creative outlet has allowed me to...

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One of Those Days... WTF?!?!?

So it was a rough weekend... PMS and all!!The firework show was a bust and stimming was at an all time high in our corner of the world. We didn't make it to bed until 11:30 last night, then the new kitten woke the girls and me up at 5:00am!! It was bound to be a rough day. The music therapist cancelled at the last minute... but, I understood... her hubby was home for the holiday and she wanted to spend the morning with him and her son. With the continued...

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Wi Active Day Challenge: Day 4

It is Day 4 of my Wi Active Challenge...Today was easier than Day 2 and thankfully not as much running as the first two days. However, the first two and a half minutes were brutal. When I stated to run the front of my legs hurt... muscles I didn't know I had. And if I did, I didn't know that they could hurt from exercising.I am enjoying the structure of the devise and find the virtual coach to be actually helpful. Although I do roll my eyes from...

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Fireworks, Ignorance and Stimming

I was all prepared to embrace our freedom and have a great time with the family. We were going to arrive a bit early, find a remote parking lot and watch the fireworks from a distance to avoid the noise, smell, people, traffic jams... if you or your loved one has autism you know why; sensory sensitivities are debilitating!!Okay, so plans didn't go as expected... we did arrive early but the traffic was insane. Sahara kept signing for 'sparklers' and...

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A Priceless Moment & Life Lessons Among Monsters

Movie Tickets... $9Nachos n Cheese... $4.75"1" Bottle of Water... $3.75Bag of Pop Corn... $5.75Raffle Ticket... $1Pizza... $22Game Room Tokens... $4A Mother and Daughter Moment.... PRICELESS!!I have been wanting to spend some one on one time with my oldest daughter. So, when her Daddy suggested I take her to see Eclipse I embraced the opportunity.We had a great conversation on the way to the theater and were able to connect during the film. She tickled...

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Alterna Mom's Wi-Active Challenge: The Why and Day 1-3

BECOME MORE PROACTIVE IN YOUR PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND FINANCIAL HEALTH AND THAT OF YOUR CHILDREN!That is my Alterna-Mom motto! I have to humbly say that if Alterna-Mom's Blog is about promoting health and well-being on all levels of our existence, then she needs to heed her own advise. I have insisted that my habitual tiredness and dark circles are from sleepless nights of worry about my children and obsessing over the details I orchestrate...

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