Family Activities

  • BACK TO SCHOOL FAIRY

    Back-to-School Fairy Poem with free printable

    Are you looking for a fun and simple Back-to-School Tradition?  If your child is a little anxious about the start of school, you might like to add this to your list of family traditions.  Twas the night before the first day of school and all through the house everyone is sleeping….. or maybe not!  Maybe […]

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  • A happy child playing outdoors in a sunny backyard, wearing casual summer clothes. The child is fully engaged in play, running through the grass with a carefree expression. Nearby, a small timer, like the Time Timer, sits on a table, subtly showing the countdown. The scene captures the essence of joyful, unstructured "free time" during a relaxed summer day.

    “Free Time” – Two Magic Words

    A Mom Hack That Changed My Life: Embracing “Free Time” I’m about to share a little secret that transformed my mom life. And yes, I know that sounds dramatic, but I promise you—it’s the real deal. Last summer, I discovered the magic of a simple phrase: “Free Time.” If you’re a teacher, this phrase will […]

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  • Tween Girl Hygiene Helpers

    Tween Girls Hygiene Helpers: Essential Tips and Products

    Are you navigating the world of tween girl hygiene at home? As your tween girl prepares for middle school, good hygiene practices become more important than ever. After our popular tween boy hygiene post, many readers requested a guide for tween girls too. While I’m not an expert on this topic, my sister, who has […]

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  • April Fools Day activities

    April Fools Day: Have Some Family Fun!

    Friends – Laughter is good medicine. With April Fools Day just around the corner, why not add a little fun? While I’m not a big prankster, I do love having FUN! Every year, we come up with a fun prank to play on our kids for April Fool’s Day. Here are some of our favorite […]

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  • An organized sweater organizer with neatly folded kids' clothes in each cubby, making it easy for children to choose their outfits for the week

    Organizing Kids Clothes

    How to Get Your Kids Dressed and Out the Door Without the Morning Chaos Are your kids struggling to get dressed in the morning? I’ve been there, and I’ve got a game-changing solution that’s easy, affordable, and gives your kids a little boost in independence. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t involve a messy closet makeover or […]

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  • Back to School Snack List

    Classroom Snack Ideas That Are Teacher Approved

    Classroom Snacks That Are Teacher and Mom Approved Picture this: A little boy in my class once ate a sticky bun at snack time, and then, to my absolute horror, licked his desk. Yes, his desk. I’ve seen all kinds of messes in my years as a teacher, but that one really stuck with me—pun […]

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