Our Favorite Outdoor Activities for Autistic Children

Emily Joswiak

Like all other kids, special needs kids need to experience the outdoors often. Below, we provide you with a list of some of our preferred outdoor activities for autistic children. Spend a Day on the Playground Unsurprisingly, playgrounds provide a myriad of benefits to kids with ASD. Spending an afternoon on the playground is an easy activity to consider, especially if you live near a park. Plus, it better acquaints your child with developing relationships with children in their age group. Ride Bikes Around Town Riding a bike strengthens the…

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Why do Bad Things Happen to Good People?

Cascia Talbert

It has been a while since I have written here.  Sometimes life happens. We get busy with kids, school, summer, vacations, deaths in the family and who knows what else.  My life is crazy and busy. But, I am going to try harder to write on the Talbert Zoo more often.  I have “Publish to the Talbert Zoo,” on my to-do list for Mondays.  I promise to keep that schedule.  Only time will tell if I can stick with it. Now back to the main topic of this post. Why…

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Stress is a Six Letter Word

Cascia Talbert

Yes it is and I have been suffering from high levels of this six letter word. It seems like it just will not go away. It follows me around whispering, “I am going to get you.” I use my weapons of wine, chocolate, the rosary and playing the SIMS, but I lose every time. Taking an afternoon nap with my cat doesn’t squash it either. Stress sneaks up on me when it is time to pay the bills. It snickers when my husband complains that the dishes were not done…

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I am Back to Blogging – Happy New Year 2018

Cascia Talbert

I am back! After taking a year off to finish writing my book I am finally back to updating this blog and writing articles for my online magazine, The Healthy Moms Magazine. My manuscript is complete and it is currently going through the editing process. I  will let all of you know when it will be published as soon as I can. I am excited, relieved and nervous about getting my first book published. If it is a success there will be more to come. What have we been up…

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Selfie – #WordlessWednesday with #linky on a Tuesday

Cascia Talbert

Little Bear and I recently took a selfie. This was our last lunch date before he started full time Kindergarten. I recently started a new part time job. I work 3 days a week as a merchandiser. The work is easy and stress free, plus I am guaranteed a paycheck. If I don’t sell an ad in my magazine, then I won’t get a paycheck. My family needs a regular income from me so I jumped at the opportunity. Visit these great blogs for more Wordless Wednesdays.      …

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Showing Patriotism on Election Day – #WordlessWednesday with #linky on a Tuesday

Cascia Talbert

Today is election day in the United States. Last night I attended a prayer vigil for our country and this election. We need God more than ever and I know that millions of Christian Americans have been praying for our country and a return to a God centered nation, and end to evil and corruption. Please pray for the USA. Visit these great blogs for more Wordless Wednesdays.           Rules of this #BlogHop Grab our New button for your blog so I know that you are…

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Geese and Ducks – #WordlessWednesday with #linky on a Tuesday

Cascia Talbert

At the last football game of the season we saw a bunch of ducks and geese in the pond. It was super cool! xx Visit these great blogs for more Wordless Wednesdays.           Rules of this #BlogHop Grab our New button for your blog so I know that you are linking up here. Add your Wordless Wednesday Link Leave me a comment so I can visit your blog. Visit the other blogs linking up. An InLinkz Link-up Check out these great blogs that participate in Wordless…

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Rainbow Over Football – #WordlessWednesday with #linky on a Tuesday

Cascia Talbert

The weather was pretty strange at football practice last week. It rained then the sun came out, then it rained some more, then a rainbow appeared just before sunset. I captured a few good photos. xx Visit these great blogs for more Wordless Wednesdays.           Rules of this #BlogHop Grab our New button for your blog so I know that you are linking up here. Add your Wordless Wednesday Link Leave me a comment so I can visit your blog. Visit the other blogs linking up.…

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Political Humor – #WordlessWedesday with #linky on a Tuesday

Cascia Talbert

With the election coming up in about a month these memes are all over Facebook. Here are a few of my favorites. I am sorry if I offended anyone. xxVisit these great blogs for more Wordless Wednesdays.           Rules of this #BlogHop Grab our New button for your blog so I know that you are linking up here. Add your Wordless Wednesday Link Leave me a comment so I can visit your blog. Visit the other blogs linking up. An InLinkz Link-up Check out these great…

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A Boy and His Dad – #WordlessWednesday with #linky on a Tuesday

Cascia Talbert

I was out for a walk with Chris and our nine-year-old the other night and snapped this photo. xVisit these great blogs for more Wordless Wednesdays.           Rules of this #BlogHop Grab our New button for your blog so I know that you are linking up here. Add your Wordless Wednesday Link Leave me a comment so I can visit your blog. Visit the other blogs linking up. An InLinkz Link-up Check out these great blogs that participate in Wordless Wednesday each week. RCH ReviewsCrafty Allie…

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