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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wine bottle gift tags for teachers
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 …
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!
Instead, …
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 …
how to make super-easy, beautiful flower pens
It's Teacher Appreciation Week, a time I really believe teachers should get a little love, a pat on the back for all of their hard work, effort, and …
valentine’s day class party: 10 easy activities for that extra 10 minutes
Here are 10 easy activities for that extra 10 minutes at the end of the Valentine's Day class party. Keep these in your back pocket, and the party …
scratch off ticket valentines: candy-free and totally fun
Every year the kids and I have a really fun time searching for cool Valentines to make for their class party Valentine exchange.
We don't go …
fun dip valentines
Judge me if you will, but I have finally given in to the pressure of Owen and Cora.
I've held up for quite a while, though, and for that I'm …
new year’s eve bingo bonanza
Every New Year’s Eve that we join forces with a few other families, we make Bingo our go-to game for the kids.
And the kids—and parents--love …
the polar express night: a holiday family tradition
The Polar Express is more than a book for some people. It's a holiday family tradition that has become an eagerly-anticipated December event!
The …
holiday note gift idea for families: unique, thoughtful, and FREE
These holiday notes may turn out to be one of your family's most coveted and meaningful traditions!
It's so easy for our little ones (and even adults …
5 ways parents can show thanks for teachers and schools
Between Election Day, parent-teacher conferences, and field trips, it always seems like things get nutty in November.
The novelty of the new year has …
halloween class party: 10 quickie activities for that extra 10 minutes
Planning class parties can be a real struggle, especially when you're rolling solo as the Room Parent.
But for years now, I've made it my goal to …
st. patrick’s day BRAIN TEASER scavenger hunt
Even though our lives have changed quite a bit since I started this blog seven years ago, one thing has remained the same: we love to rock it out …
lent for modern catholic kids | daily reflections and prayers
Cards have been updated to reflect dates for the 2021 Lenten season. Enjoy!
We're one week into Lent this year, and I feel like we kind of …
valentine’s day class party ideas, 2.0
For many years now I've been roped into being Room Parent for my kids' classes, and though I do love the opportunity to meet other families from the …
valentine’s day water bottle labels: get kids reading jokes!
I love any reason to get kids reading--that's no secret.
And I love a good joke.
That's really no secret, either.
So I made these Valentine's Day …
thank you delivery people: free printable for families
This time of the year is insane.
We're moving so quickly, our to-do lists are nuts, and often we're totally forgetting to breathe.
At least I am.
So …
quick and easy flower wish boxes
It's amazing how easily you can create sweet and easy gifts sometimes when you have a bit of inspiration.
Sometimes it's a walk in the craft …
teacher appreciation gifts for all of your kids’ teachers
Friends.
Teacher Appreciation gifts can sometimes break the bank, and I know that can be hard.
But being a teacher myself, I can tell you …