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I’m thrilled to be partnering with Advancement Courses, a leader in K-12 professional development with over 280 online courses in 20 different subject …
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Football fans everywhere are prepping for the big game this weekend by gathering food and friends to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday.
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If you have not yet met the Buddha Board, today is your lucky day.
The Buddha Board is the ideal way to help kids find focus and to relax, and …
Storyworth review: best gift for parents, grandparents, loved ones
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes
Last year, we gifted my parents and my in-laws Storyworth, and it has been something they've talked about …
photo books for kids and family: 15 best, coolest, most clever and creative
I'm a hardcore fan of the photo book.
Actually, I'm a fan of any book, but photo books have a special spot in my heart because I love to make them, …
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Whether you drink wine or not, a nice bottle of wine makes an amazing gift at holiday time or any time of the year.
Wine makes a quick gift or a …
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Seriously cool Educational Insights toys are up to 40% off (+my added 10% off = up to 50% off!) with FREE SHIPPING right now. Like today and …
Cool Advent calendars for teens
Just because our kids are now teens, it doesn't mean that all of our fun family traditions, like the holiday Advent Calendar, need to end!
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learn about daylight savings time: turn and tell clock
If ONLY our littlest ones knew and understood Daylight Savings Time.
We love that the Turn and Tell Clock makes learning to tell time a LOT easier …
one dress, 5 ways: perfect for teachers
It's super important to have several well-made, versatile pieces when you're teaching.
This dress is one piece I absolutely love.
With a few …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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.
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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 …
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 …
3 reasons kids need early reader books with characters they love
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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 …
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 …
fun at-home activities for bored tweens and teens
Who isn't looking for fun, at-home activities for their kids?
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