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photo books for kids and family: 15 best, coolest, most clever and creative

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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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lent for christian families: pray, fast, serve cards

Though photos may not reflect this, the Lent Cards have been updated for the 2022 Lenten Season. I’ve wanted to create these Lent Cards for …
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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 …
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scratch off ticket valentines: teachmama.com

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 …
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fun dip valentines | teachmama.com how to

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 …
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new years bingo bonanza

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 …
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the polar express night: a holiday family tradition

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 …
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holiday note gift idea for families: unique, thoughtful, free | teachmama.com

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 …
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5 ways parents can show thanks for teachers and schools

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 …
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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 …
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st. patrick's day BRAIN TEASER scavenger hunt

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 …
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lent for modern catholic kids | teachmama.com

lent for modern catholic kids | daily reflections and prayers

Cards have been updated to reflect dates for the 2022 Lenten season. Enjoy!  We’re one week into Lent this year, and I feel like we kind of …
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valentine's day class party ideas, 2.0 | fun ideas to get groups of kids moving and having fun | minute to win it games | free printables | teachmama.com

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 …
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valentine's day water bottle labels: get kids reading jokes! teachmama.com

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 …
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thank you delivery people: free printable for families

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 …
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teacher appreciation gifts for all of your kids' teachers | teachmama.com

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 that …
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last minute valentine ideas for busy families | teachmama.com

last minute Valentine ideas for busy families

We’re in the home stretch for Valentine’s Day, so I wanted to hit you with a few ideas that you could use today or tomorrow to make this …
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loved our first @saltvinemd experience 

cannot wait to return!
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Had THE BEST dinner at Olney’s newest restaurant, @saltvinemd —

Our hostesses were kind and welcoming, our server was THE BEST, and food was delivered to our table by SUPER food runners. 

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What a DAY!! 
Any book festival is a great festival, but @gburgbookfest KNOWS how to put together a celebration of books and authors!!

Loved meeting 
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and so many others! And loved hearing @authoralexandrarobbins speak!

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still peaceful

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The must-have guide for every woman:  The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs is officially out in the world today! 

Congratulations to my pal @laura.tremaine ! 

This book WILL:
🎈Encourage you to look around at your current life landscape to really SEE your acquaintances, coworkers, neighbors, and friends
🎈Fill you with gratitude for the friendships of your past
🎈Offer suggestions for how to navigate the complications of modern friendship
🎈Give you space to mourn the friendships that are over
🎈Outline 10 types of friends that can shape your life 
🎈Help you name the type of friend YOU are on other people’s Life Councils 
🎈Inspire you to let friendship take on the important role that it deserves 
I want this book to spark a million This book WILL:
🎈Encourage you to look around at your current life landscape to really SEE your acquaintances, coworkers, neighbors, and friends
🎈Fill you with gratitude for the friendships of your past
🎈Offer suggestions for how to navigate the complications of modern friendship
🎈Give you space to mourn the friendships that are over
🎈Outline 10 types of friends that can shape your life 
🎈Help you name the type of friend YOU are on other people’s Life Councils 
🎈Inspire you to let friendship take on the important role that it deserves 
I want this book to spark a million conversations.

Laura, I know it will. Love you, girl. 
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I started my teaching career at @hcpss_wlhs — a place packed with really awesome educators— and @eric.ebersole.for.maryland was one of them!

LOOK at us now! Delegate Ebersole is moving mountains in Annapolis! 

It was so cool to run into my friend while I’m here with @momsdemand ❤️♥️ 

Want to get involved? YOU NEED TO. 

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