Do you feel like you are noticing the characteristics of a spoiled child? Do you feel like your sweet child turned into an ungrateful child? Have you ever wondered how to unspoil a child... or how to unspoil your child? I know that this can be Read More
The perfect age for a phone is…
Today, as a partner with the Forward Influence Network and Android, I am going to share a topic that has been on my mind, since I hear it so often: What age should I get my child a phone? I wanted to answer a question that I get a lot Read More
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Ornament
I shared this a few years ago, but we made them again this week and it was just as much fun as the first time around, so I wanted to share the directions for these Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Ornament again. One night our kids were looking through Read More
Easy and Effective Reward System for Kids
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 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
