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1st Grader Picks Out Green Dress for Picture Day—The Results Leave Mom Cry-Laughing

“This is the story of a little girl’s love of a green dress, a mother who tries to instill independence, and how those two things came together in the most epic and brilliant combination possible."

Student’s Humble Plea to Teacher at the Bottom of His Test Goes Viral for All the Right Reasons

"This note gave me so much hope. Let us all be a little more like this young man!!"

Carrie Roer

Carrie is wife of a teacher, mom of 3 girls, and lover of books, coffee, and Michigan’s four seasons. She writes about seeking simplicity and rest in a tired world at carrieroer.com. Connect with her on Facebook or Instagram.

5 Steps to Some PEACE Amidst the Busy Christmas Season

"What would it look like if, over the next two weeks, instead of complaining to your friends about how busy the season is, and sighing with contempt and annoyance, and vowing next year will be different — what if you did this:"