by Barb Merchant | Nov 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
The definition of gratitude in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary is given as, “the state of being grateful, thankfulness”. Some synonyms include appreciation, appreciativeness, gratefulness, and thanks. The Stretch-n-Grow philosophy goes beyond physical health; it...
by Barb Merchant | Oct 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
Fall has arrived, and it is time for all things red and gold, warm and spicy. Cinnamon, cloves, and long walks over crunchy leaves are autumnal essentials, but nothing tops everyone’s favorite orange seasonal squash. Pumpkin is king during this time of year. It gets...
by Barb Merchant | Sep 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
September is synonymous with the change of seasons and back to school. Whether your family has been back in the school routine for a couple of days or a couple of weeks, it can be a slow adjustment, especially if you have really little ones who are in school for the...
by Barb Merchant | Aug 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
Is it really that time of year again? Is it really time to start prepping for back to school? Crayons and backpacks are the hot ticket items in the stores because August is here and whether there’s only a week left of summer for your tykes or they do not go back...
by Barb Merchant | Jul 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Peak summer heat has arrived and all the kids are home from school. While having nothing to do for three months may be great for a few weeks, we all know that our kids begin to get restless quickly. Finding fun and active forms of play that reduces screen time becomes...
