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Back to School Playlist

August 7, 2019

2018-19 First Day of School

Yes this is my second blog about back to school, but that’s because…. I love it! It means new beginnings, and new milestones for my kids. Although I get a little sad knowing they are growing up, I have to remember to celebrate with them. Music is a big deal in my house! My family and I blast music all the time. In the car, from the tv, alexa, google, the refrigerator, and our phones. Music sets the vibe and mood for every occasion with us and believe, we have a playlist.

I encourage my kids to listen to all genres of music. My husband and I are fans of hip hop and R&B, preferably 90’s R&B. I also love Pop and Gospel music. Every now and then a country song will come along and make the list, but thats few and far between. AJ is a huge fan of hip hop, while Ashton is a Nickelback fan, and recently since the Lion King remake, Beyonce.🤷🏿‍♀️

Last year I made a playlist for the boys for Back to School. I wanted them to start the year with fun and positivity. They absolutely loved it! The playlist had music that encouraged confidence, graciousness, perseverance, and kindness. I decided to do it again this year. I’ve listed below our top 5 songs for this school year.

“High Hopes”- Panic! At the Disco

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPXIgEAGe4U
This song screams confidence and perseverance! I want my boys to understand that life will not always be easy. But if you have a vision, all you need is hard work , patience, and consistency, you can accomplish any and everything!

“Be Nice”- Black Eyed Peas (feat. Snoop Dogg)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHN-EhL8x3g
This has been our summer jam! Be different! Be nice! Just smile. I’ll promise it’ll change your life! So positive and fun!! I tell my boys you get what you put out to the world. If you put out negativity, you will get it back. If you put out positivity, you will get it back. I want to encourage pure intentions with my boys. Everybody will not like you, but you want to make sure that you respect people regardless how they feel about you.

“Spirit”-Beyonce (From Disney’s “The Lion King”)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=civgUOommC8


This is Ashton’s favorite song at the moment. It’s so beautiful. My favorite lyric is “Your destiny is coming close, Stand up and fight” It sends the message to stay committed and consistent and you will get to where you want to be.

“Calm Down”- Taylor Swift

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWtfOHBF1_w
Sooooo… I have mixed feeling about this artist! But this song is everything. I want my boys to understand that what people do with their own lives does not concern them. If they are not hurting you or anyone else, there’s no need to be bothered. Just because you don’t understand the behavior doesn’t mean you are better or worse. Keep Calm Boys, and live your life free of hate!

“This Is Me”- Keala Settle & The Greatest Showman Ensemble – The Greatest Showman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjxugyZCfuw
I love this song because it teaches my boys self esteem . I want my boys to understand that it is paramount that they love themselves flaws and all. There will always be someone who is bigger, taller, smarter, and more handsome (doubt it, they are beyond handsome to me). But that’s ok. What matters at the end of the day is your character and integrity. It doesn’t matter if we tell them daily how great they are, if they don’t believe it, they will never become who they are meant to be.

Here is our full playlist. Durham Family Playlist

 

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  1. Janice Hollan Thigpen

    August 8, 2019 at 12:31 am

    these were great!!!!! already share one. Now I have to figure out how to share your blog! Happy School year mom!

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    • kinyaskorner

      August 7, 2019 at 7:33 pm

      Thank you so much!! You should be able to share it on your social media or via email. I appreciate it!

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