Kelli Turner

Kelli Turner
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Kelli Turner is a graduate of Texas A&M-Commerce with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Her proudest moments are being the mother to Emma (forever 16 months), twin boys, Jake and Luke (July 2016), and daughter, Bailey (July 2018). When she’s not teaching writing to fourth graders she enjoys spending time with her family, trying new restaurants, cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, and on those rare occasions, writing, running, and shopping! Personal blog: One Day Closer to Emma

Sorry, Not Sorry :: 5 Things I won’t Apologize for Anymore!

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Too often I find myself apologizing for things out of my control or things that are not even my fault. I’m a people pleaser and I’ve always been this way. As a child, I...

10 Ways to say THANK YOU to our Health Care Heroes

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On the worst day of my life, I went into a hospital room filled with pristine, white coats and scrubs. For an emergency room, it was calm. I could hear the sounds of machines...

A+ Teacher Christmas Gifts

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This will be my 12th Christmas as a teacher, which is equivalent to 137 coffee mugs in my collection. I love coffee, I do, but my collection is far greater than I will ever...

The Battle to Overcome the Worry of Motherhood

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For as long as I can remember, I've worried. I never discriminated with my worries. I worried about my family, friends, myself, but mostly, I worried about things beyond my control. Eventually, my worries...

Alexa, Set A Timer :: Am I Using my Time Wisely?

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A recent conversation with my children has me reflecting on how I am using my time. On the eve of what would have been my daughter's 7th birthday, I was talking to my 3...

Tips for Virtual Learning and Saving Your Sanity

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Chances are, if you have chosen to go the virtual learning route for the Fall 2020 school year, you've thoughtfully planned it out, and possibly even stocked up on some adult beverages to help...

Physically Reconnecting with Friends :: Why It’s So Important

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I've had the same tight-knit group of girlfriends for close 10 years now, and on occasion, we like to get together over drinks and good conversation that almost always turns into talks of our...

How To Support Someone Struggling with Infertility

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Without warning, I cried right there in the baby section of my favorite Target. And then there was the time my silent tears fell on my niece's head while I held her in my arms. I've...

Girl, You Got This! :: Rediscovering Your Power After Divorce

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I recently bought a shirt for my daughter that read, "Girl, You Got This!" My inner Spice Girl came out and I was all like, "Yeah, you do, girl power!" This shirt spoke to...
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Things are {Popping} for National Popcorn Lover’s Day

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March 12th is National Popcorn Lover's Day, and while we don't need an excuse to eat popcorn around here, my kids and I are doing our research to find the flavors to call our...

Faith and Hope After Child Loss

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I’ve always considered myself to be a faithful person. I believe in God, and I have always tried to live a godly life. And then my daughter died unexpectedly. Emma Kelli (2013), was a beautiful,...

My Hygge Home

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I've been in the process of building a new house for me and my children. Our fresh start. My goal is for this house to be a safe place. A place of love, affection,...