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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 […]
I love book lists! Whenever we’re getting ready for a trip, vacation, stay-cation, or just need new reading material, I take these book lists and then request books from the library. The local library is a great place to get started with finding books. Let boys experience all types of books. Some days they may […]
Welcome to Scouting! Do you have a Boy Scout, Girl Scout, or child in Awanas? Are they earning badges? Are you trying to figure out how to place on the patches? When I was a child, I had a drawer full and not one on my uniform. The key is to remember that the sash is […]
Do you have a tween boy or girl who has a birthday? Here’s a list of tween gift ideas put together with help from the awesome Busy Kids Happy Mom Facebook community. Top 11 Tween Boy Gifts Nerf Toys – Nerf guns, Flag Football, Lazer Tag, Basketballs Legos – Favorite sets are: Chima, Hero Factory, Minifigures, and […]
25 Handmade Gifts By Kids Looking for easy projects your kids can do? Handcrafted gifts are precious treasures. Check out these 25 handmade gifts by kids. These gifts are all unique. Each one is perfect to make for year round giving. These are the types of keepsake gifts that I save from year to year. […]
Looking for a way to keep your teenager busy this summer? Are they ready to hold a job or just looking for some volunteer work? There are pros to jobs and some cons too. The pros to teen jobs: great life experience, resume builder, try different jobs, meet new people. Having a job can look […]
