Family Activities

  • Mom Spotlight: A Lesson in Flexibility {what works – what doesn’t}

    Beth is a special mom to two girls.  She is very thoughtful and introspective in everything that she does.  She models healthy living (swims on a masters swim team) and serves in her community.  She’s stopping by today to reflect on the highs and lows of Summer Points.  I love that she’s honest, reflective, and […]

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  • Better than McDonalds – Bar-b-cups

    I don’t like to cook.  I never make a hot lunch. Never say never, because today I was told that lunch was…. Better than McDonalds! Busy Kid’s Approximate Ingredients (really not much you can mess up):1 pound ground beef2 Grands Flaky Biscuits (the kind you can pull apart)1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or whatever you […]

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  • Mom Spotlight: Starting a Business for Kids

    Name of business:  AL-LA Pet Service  Names(optional) of girls: Allison and Laura Ages:  9 and 12 (started in 2010) Interview with Allison and Laura’s mom – Suzanne!  How did the girls get started?  The girls started their pet business because we got the chance to take care of my sister-in-law’s golden retriever and they loved it.  They […]

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  • Chore Chart Ideas

    To see how to make these into DIY dry-erase chore charts click here It’s time to bring our Chore Chart back out!  I’ve been flying by the seat of my pants for chores this summer.  Until I realized that my kids were only doing what I asked them (good), but not helping with the maintenance […]

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  • Mom Spotlight: Small Steps = Big Results!

    Christi is a fun mom to 4 girls ages ( 2, 2, 5, 7 ).  She attended my June workshop on Motivating Your Child Through the Summer.  Christi wanted to start, but needed to start small.  Her first job was to limit the TV her girls were watching.  It was fun to check back in with […]

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  • Mom Spotlight: Modeling Quiet Time With Your Child {Daily Devotions}

      Laura and I became friends through MOMSnext.  It’s so fun to have a fellow teacher share what she is doing with her daughter! Laura started working with her daughter this summer on a daily quiet time that involved reading a devotional book.  Laura decided to offer 50 points for each week completed.  Woo hoo!  That’s a […]

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