• 7 Tips to Prepare your Child for Middle School

    Are you preparing your child for Middle School this summer?  It can be nerve wracking to start at a new school.  This post cover Middle School transition tips:  lockers, school supplies, lunch, and attending an open house.  We are far from experts but have 2 of our kids have successfully survived middle school.  We found that […]

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  • What To Ask At Parent Teacher Conference

    Are you ready for Back-To School?  School supplies, new routines, and parent-teacher conferences.  No one wants to be “that parent”, I know I felt that way when I wrote to my son’s school principal.   However you know your child the best and are the best person to communicate their needs to the teacher.  But what’s the […]

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  • Fun Valentine Cards For Kids

    Valentines Day is right around the corner!  Has your school announced that they are having a candy-free Valentines Day?  If so, no worries!  There are still a bunch of fun things that you can do!  Below is an round up of fun and cute Valentine Card ideas for kids to make themselves or to give […]

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  • Valentine’s Day Mad Libs

    We love Mad Libs! Are you looking for a funny, candy-free Valentine? Look no further then a Valentine Mad Libs.   I think this is a perfect “card” to share with classmates in grades 3-6.  Boys really get a kick out of them too!  Nothing like funny adjectives for mad libs to get everyone laughing. By the […]

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  • 6 Tips for Teaching Kids About Money

      Guest Contributor:  Katie McAuliffe Campbell.  Kate is a respected Financial Advisor who understands kids and the importance of teaching them about money.  This article provided by courtesy of Katie McAuliffe Campbell, Financial Advisor, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. 6 Tips For Teaching Kids About Money Among the many responsibilities of adulthood, managing personal finances is one of […]

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  • Cinnamon Ornaments with Just 2 Ingredients

    Our Cinnamon Ornaments will come out of the ornament box this year still smelling fabulous again.  Every year, I enjoy their scent and love making more.  I get just as excited about these Christmas ornaments as I do about our Keepsake Handprint Ornaments.  I’m always so happy when they survive year to year. Related Post:  18+ […]

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