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Becoming a Paper Planner Person
This year, like so many years before, I set out to become a paper planner person. There's something so appealing about the idea of organizing my life inside of a pretty planner full of fresh paper, but I haven't been able to follow through with the...
Put a Little Love In Your Heart
Sometimes I hear a song on the radio, and I think to myself, “Okay, how can I bring this into my music therapy sessions or music classes?” I’m sure that’s what was going through Rachel’s mind when she decided to use this 50-year-old song in her classes and sessions!...
The Longest Month Ever
As I type this, it is the final day of what has felt like the LONGEST. MONTH. EVER. I'm still not completely convinced that February will actually arrive tomorrow. Based on the number of memes I've seen on the internet, I'm not alone in feeling this way. Between...
Love is in the Music
Although I’m not a huge fan of the weather in February, I am a massive fan of Valentine’s Day! I just love LOVE! The sweet heart-shaped decorations, watching children exchange Valentine’s cards, and getting a lovely bouquet of flowers from my man...I love it all....
Let’s Make a Cuppa “Hot Chocolate”
Hot chocolate is the #1 most requested treat at my house during the winter months. My kids love the entire process, from helping stir in the chocolate, to adding marshmallows (and sprinkles), and then of course, drinking it. They were my inspiration for writing...
Goal-Based Songs Inspired by Fond Winter Memories
As a child, I spent lots of time with my grandparents, and one of my favorite activities my sister and I would do with them was go ice skating. After ice skating at the cold ice rink, my grandpa would always make us some hot chocolate to warm us up. I have so many...
Snowy Songs For Snowy Days
Here in New England, the weather has plummeted to single digits and every few days, a fresh blanket of snow covers the ground. I think it’s safe to say that winter is firmly upon us! For many, the most exciting days of the year have passed and now the doldrums of...
Music Therapy: Applications for Communication
Over the last (almost) 12 years since becoming a music therapist, I've given countless presentations about my profession and work. I love educating people about the field of music therapy, and all of the ways in which I've been able to help people through music. The...
What I’m Loving Right Now
Happy New Year! We are just 3 days into 2019, but so far, I'm pretty enamored with it. This week has been the perfect mix of lazing around the house and making big plans for the new year, and in doing both, I've come up with a pretty sizable list of current favorite...