This is, by far, the easiest and most effective reward system for kids that I have done. I've shared this before but had to do so again because it is a reward system that works so well! As an elementary teacher, I tried so many classroom reward Read More
7 Exercises You can Do while Sitting Down – ( exercise at work )
Are you interested in finding some exercises that can be done while sitting down at work or at home? These exercises that you can do while sitting down are perfect for anyone working from a desk or spending most of the day in a chair. Years ago, Read More
25 Day Countdown to Christmas: Be Grateful!
I wanted to share this 25 Day Be Grateful Countdown to Christmas with you today to hopefully share with your family, as well. I made it in 2016, but I use it every year with our kids. No matter when you start this calendar, just know that you Read More
Four Christmas Gift Rule (with a meaningful twist)
This post, 4-Gift Rule for Christmas, originally posted in 2014, but I still love the idea & wanted to reshare it today. You may have heard of the Four Gift Rule for Christmas, but I want to share a new way to give Four Gifts for Christmas that Read More
Siblings “Non-Gift” Christmas Gift
Christmas has always been our favorite time of the year. We love to find special traditions, drive around and look at lights, stay up later than usual to watch Christmas movies, hang candy canes on the tree (and then take them right back off to Read More
Things I Wish I had known Before Giving Kids a Cell Phone
As a Google Family Partner, I've been grateful to have been given a chance to share experiences with you, and today's experience is an important one: Kids Cell Phones. We were talking about a child's first phone, and it brought up the conversation Read More
Gifts for the Classroom (the entire class can enjoy these together!)
Today I am working with DonorsChoose to share a story and gift ideas with you. Many years ago, when I was still in college, I was lucky enough to be assigned a student teaching position with the most wonderfully enthusiastic kindergarten Read More
Black Friday Sales 2019
Today, I am sharing some fantastic Black Friday Sales for 2019. This list contains many Pre-Black Friday sales, as well as black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping deals with you! NOTE: Many of these deals already started. Below is the HUGE Read More
Cheesy Broccoli Casserole
Oh, yes… we have been able to add cheese & butter to our favorite vegetable! I’ve been making this casserole for as long as I’ve been cooking, and it just gets better with time. It’s so easy, delicious and our kids LOVE it! I’d call that a Read More
40+ Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Boys & Girls!
I wanted to share these new New Elf on the Shelf Ideas (the best ever!) with you today! These easy and funny new Elf on the Shelf ideas are perfect because our kids have been asking when our Elf, Gilbert, will be back… they started asking on October Read More
Plant-Based Vegan Chili
Plant-based diets are becoming popular for a reason. Studies prove that eating plant-based meals will help in many aspects of your health. It is seen to improve cardiovascular health, cognitive health and more. A healthy vegan diet is so Read More
Cinnamon Roll Skillet Cake (Gluten Free)
You've probably made cinnamon rolls or gluten-free cinnamon rolls before, but today I want to introduce you to cinnamon roll skillet cake. Yum! This recipe is for a gluten-free version of the cinnamon roll skillet cake. It takes a little longer Read More
Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Mix (GIFT IN A JAR)
This Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Mix makes the best Christmas Cookies! I love this Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Mix - it's one of my favorite Christmas Cookies. When I give these cookies as a gift, I add a handmade touch with a little card. This Read More
Candy Cane glasses with Peppermint milk
These Candy Cane glasses with Peppermint milk are always the hit of any Christmas party! I loved this candy cane shot glass recipe because they are fun to use for any party! Fill them with candy cane milk (like we did) or with m&ms or really Read More
3 Ingredient Cookies – Funfetti Cookies
These Funfetti cookies are the best! Seriously- what could be better than delicious 3 ingredient cookies that are as easy to make as they are to eat? ;) Oh, I know! 3 ingredient FUNFETTI cookies... that's what! ;) My mom used to make these Read More
Chapter books for kids who love to read about dogs
Did you ever notice that it takes that ONE book to get your kids to love reading? When I was in high school, I remember my mom bringing home Harry Potter (the book) for my brother. He was not the type of kid who spent his spare time reading. He Read More
50 kid stocking stuffers that they will love!
Stocking Stuffers Your Kids Will Love! Yesterday I heard that stores are already running out of the best toys for Christmas. I love to find creative gifts that the kids can laugh about, have fun with, and be surprised by... My stocking stuffer Read More
The Best Christmas Hacks!
I hope that these Christmas Hacks will give you some great ideas for your holidays! Making life easier and less stressful, so you can enjoy it more, is always on the top of my list. :) I love Christmas and I love finding ways to spend more time Read More
Holiday Gift Guide 2019
I love to share my favorite gifts every year! This year, I've picked some AMAZING toys & gifts for your kids... and for you! Thank you to all of the amazing companies for working with us to share these with you. We were so excited to be Read More
Kids waking too early? Try this!
Are your kids waking too early? Do you wish your children would sleep in just a little later? I understand completely! When your kids are waking too early in the morning, it can make them tired, cranky and they don't feel their best. Overall, Read More
