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how to shop on zulily (and save big money)
I have recently discovered the AWESOMENESS that is Zulily.
That’s not to say I am new to Zulily. I am not. I’ve been a Zulily shopper for years now–I just never really knew how to shop on Zulily.
Believe me, it’s not rocket science. Anyone can do it.
And this is less of a Zulily review …
learn with HOMER: best app for kids
There are so many early learning apps and computer games and platforms for kids, but which one is the best? Which one is worth your child’s precious time and your money?
Learn with HOMER.
Hands down, it’s the learn with HOMER program.
HOMER is a proven and personalized early learning …
how to make online lessons awesome
Online lessons can be super awesome if you know the right methods, tricks (yes, tricks!), and tools to use.
I’m thrilled to have been able to take a course on online learning recently, and I cannot wait to share some of the top tips I gleaned for engaging students in online learning. Really, the …
get organized with 1Thrive
It’s always a good time to get your family organized. We, as humans, thrive with habits, systems, and predictable processes.
We do better when we know what to expect, and our kids thrive with specific back-to-school rituals to keep them organized.
So when I heard about 1Thrive and the …
super-duper deals on learning resources
Any time of the year is a good time to get kids’ brains moving and growing.
So when I find really awesome deals on learning resources, I must share. I want to shout these learning resource deals from a mountaintop!
CHECK OUT THESE LEARNING RESOURCES DEALS! COME ONE, COME ALL!
Friend, …
how every family can start the school year off right
Several years ago, I wrote about how to make the school year a smashing success, or. . . actually how to make the school year as successful as humanly possible.
It included 10 easy steps that any family could follow in order to start the school year off on the right foot.Â
I just looked back at it, …
3 reasons kids need early reader books with characters they love
table of contents3 Reasons Kids Need Early Reader Books With Characters They LovePopular Characters in Early Reader Texts are SUPER High-InterestBooks With Familiar Characters are Filled With Learning OpportunitiesEarly ReaderTexts Featuring Fave Characters Build Kids’ Reading Confidence Where to …
BOGO books kids love: less than $10 each!
It is absolutely time to start stocking up on books that kids love because right now you can score a ton of kid-faves over on Zulily for less than $10 each.
And to sweeten the deal, Penguin Random House has partnered with Save the Children to donate one book to Save the Children for EVERY, …
PAW Patrol, Blues Clues & You! and Melissa & Doug
My love and admiration for Melissa & Doug products is not a secret.
And when I found out that both Blues Clues & You! and PAW Patrol have partnered with Melissa & Doug, my love for the company grew even more. Hard to believe, but it’s true.
Right now, you can score some of …
fun at-home activities for bored tweens and teens
Who isn’t looking for fun, at-home activities for their kids?
And who doesn’t want cool things to do for their bored tweens and teens?
Aren’t we all sick and tired of watching our kids play XBox, Playstation, or PC?
Am I the only one feeling defeated when I see our teenagers are raking …
support for struggling readers: audiobooks
When seeking support for struggling readers, audiobooks are one of the first places families should look.
Guess what, friend? Listening to audiobooks counts as reading. Promise.
Friends, there’s no easy answer to any of these questions or concerns, but I will tell you this: for many kids, …
coolest gift for moms & teachers? MASTERCLASS
Let’s face it: every year, we stress about what to do for the women we love most in the world–our moms and grandmas.
Or the women who act as our moms and grandmoms.
Right now one of the coolest gifts ever is running a buy one, get one deal: Masterclass.
Let’s give the people we love most …