Family Activities

  • Bring Your Own Technology

    Update:  Two years ago I wrote this post about Bring Your Own Technology at our local school.  I was just informed that the entire school has banned this policy.  I doubt my letter was the what caused this change, but I’ll never regret that I sent it to our principal. I can only imagine the […]

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  • Prepping for Middle School and Backpack Prep

    School Organization

    School Organization The school year has started with a bang!  You began the school year with organization.  Now you’re hoping your kids stay organized, study for their tests, and use that nice family computer center you set up.  I can tell you that this WILL happen, but you will need to do some training first to master […]

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  • 250+ Printable Lunch Box Jokes For Kids

    It’s Back-to-School time again and that means packing healthy snacks and lunches.  But don’t forget the lunch box jokes! For several years I’ve been writing jokes for my kids lunch boxes.  Just a little way to send a bit of love, a little laugh, and some extra reading for them at lunch each day. Usually I sit down […]

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  • How to Make an Awesome Dry Erase Chore Chart

    Want to add some pizzazz to the Life Skills you’re teaching your children?  How about a framed chore chart?I’ve wanted to frame the Chore Charts for forever.  Did I?  No, never made it on the to-do list. SUBSCRIBERS RECEIVE THIS ACCESS TO THE LIFE SKILLS LIST AND OTHER FREE PRINTABLE:  ENTER YOUR >>>>>>EMAIL (CLICK HERE) Why […]

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  • 100cupchallenge

    100 Cup Challenge – Fun Rainy Day Activity

    This 100 Cup Challenge is perfect for someone looking for a fun rainy day game or indoor activity. If you’re a teacher, this is an awesome activity for the 100th day of school or indoor recess! If you’re a mom, don’t be surprised if this becomes the new favorite kids game! True story…  On the […]

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  • Parenting the Connected Generation

    Parenting the Connected Generation Are you Parenting the Connected Generation (children born after 2000 and growing up with technology)? I speak to moms daily who are concerned about the impact of technology on their child.  I often hear the following:  “Too much screen time and no green time” (outside time) or they’re totally caught up in social […]

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