Homework is never something that I look forward to, but I do understand the reasons behind giving it. Today I wanted to offer this Free Homework Planner Sheet to help you and your child stay on top of work. This post is in partnership with Sylvan Learning. When I first started teaching at 21 ...
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25 Football Snacks
These 25 Savory Football Appetizers most definitely have me excited for the big night! I love all to make appetizers like these when our family comes over to watch the game.1. Football Stromboli Bites- Pizza, Football & bite-sized? It doesn't get much better!A Party Touchdown: How ...
10 Ways to teach kids to be self-less in a self-centered world
I want our kids to be thoughtful… to others and to themselves, so I use these 10 ways to teach our kids to be thoughtful of other's feelings.1. Be an example. You must be an example of kindness if you want your kids to be kind to others. My parents were always kind to others. They ...
DIY Pet Halloween costumes
DIY Pet Halloween costumes made from Amazon Prime smile boxes This post was sponsored by Amazon in partnership with Forward Influence. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. We couldn’t resist… our Goldendoodle is the most laid back dog in the world. I’m pretty sure he thinks that he is ...
Teaching kids to stand up for others
This post was sponsored by Amazon in partnership with Forward Influence. Teaching kids to stand up for others Did you know that it typically takes five good interactions to make up for a single bad one? That means that for every negative thing that happens to us or is said to us, it takes five ...
Junior Chef Kitchen
If you ask our kids where they like to go Trick or Treating, they will always say "Disney!" We try to go every October. We love to look at the amazing fall decorations, take advantage of the short lines during Mickey's Halloween party, and enjoy the Food and Wine Festival. Of course, Allie and ...
It was worth it…
It just snuck up on me. I was sitting on his bed, talking to him about the night that he was born, how the doctors tried to stop him from coming so early and how his daddy was in the shower when I yelled for him to hurry up.He heard about how I became violently ill on fruit loops that I just ...
Children’s Books to help your child deal with anxiety
My favorite Children's Books to help their child deal with anxiety. When I was a teacher, I could always count on the emails and notes coming during those first few weeks, where parents would ask for recommendations of Children's Books to help their child deal with anxiety. As a play therapist, ...
$500 in 30 days!
It's almost time for the holidays and it's the perfect time to start saving. If you can save just a little every day, you can quickly save $500 in 30 days.Saving money is always done with effort and thought... it is often hard to find ways to save money, but this challenge will encourage you and ...
Apple Cobbler
Fall is the perfect season to bake up a great recipe! Today I am partnering with Land O’Lakes, Inc. to bring you our favorite recipe. Bake a cobbler for a neighbor, a friend or your family. Actively doing something kind, no matter how small, could be the very thing that changes the world. And ...
20 Simple Meals To Enjoy this Fall
If our meals are the same week, after week, we start to get bored. I love having simple meals to enjoy in the fall. This fall, try to make a goal to try a couple new recipes each month. You never know what new favorite you may discover! Here is a list to get you started:This yellow rice dish ...
Getting Your Kids Ready Faster…Smart Home Lighting Hacks
Getting Your Kids Ready Faster…Smart Home Lighting Hacks To demonstrate how easy it is to make any home a smart home, we’ve teamed up with Leviton as part of their “Automation for All” campaign.Have you ever noticed how long it takes to get everyone ready when you have to be somewhere? Are ...
15 dinners for $5 each!
These 15 dinners for $5 are amazing! For me, the biggest problem with making dinner is just thinking of what to have - I love easy recipes like our chicken & salsa meal in the crockpot. Here are 15 Dinners and menus you can make for $5 or less for the main dish. Thank you for this guest post ...
Why Science Says Families Should Get a Dog
Did you know that science is showing that families should get a dog? It's true. Thanks to Espree for sponsoring this post.Check out these studies that I found that prove that dogs benefit kids:STUDY #1: A study at the University of Florida said that kids that completed a ...
Should I put a TV in my kid’s bedroom? Why I won’t…
Should I put a TV in my kid’s bedroom? I won’t be doing this anytime soon, but probably not for the reason you think.Please read this post, in its entirety, before you comment, because you will see that this is simply what we have picked for OUR family, but certainly not to say that it is ...
Declutter my home: How clutter affects your family & what you can do about it.
CLUTTER CAUSES ANXIETY. It is true that clutter causes stress. In fact, I shared it in an early post where I share studies that prove that clutter & stress are linked. Clutter also affects your family, but there are solutions that can clear your home of unwanted clutter and clear you of ...
Teaching Humility
Last night, our 6 & 8-year-old had just finished setting the dinner table for me when they both started telling me which person had done more.E: "I gave everyone a napkin."A: "I gave everyone a glass of water."E: "I put carrots on everyone's plates."The conversation went on for ...
25 Healthy Cookies Recipes
Not only are these my top 25 cookie healthy recipes that I found (and created!) this season, they are actually healthy cookies so no guilt this year! I love baking cookies... even last minute cookies! No worries. Today you can enjoy these recipes, so get in the kitchen and bake up some ...
High Protein Blueberry Muffins
This recipe for High Protein Blueberry Muffins is one of our favorites. I always hear great things from friends after they make our High Protein Peanut Butter Banana Muffins, so today we wanted to share our high protein blueberry muffins! Thanks to Premier Protein for sponsoring this post.My ...
25 Funniest Elf on the Shelf Ideas for boys & girls!
Elf on the Shelf Ideas (the best ever!) I wanted to share these Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas today because our kids have been asking when our Elf, Gilbert, will be back… they started asking on October 1st! They are ready to take funny Elf on the Shelf pictures!Elf on the Shelf Ideas Yes, ...