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 …
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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 …
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 …
must-have magazine deal for families #cybermonday
This is an insane magazine deal, one that I have totally jumped on for my family.
It ends today, so you have to act mega-quickly.
Like …
advent activity calendar for kids and family: 2017
We do this every advent season.
And the kids love it.
I actually contemplated switching things this year--finding another advent activity …
must have tech gift for families–HP Sprocket || 12 days of smart gifts for kids & family
I love the idea of printing photos, but sometimes it's hard.
It's hard to sit down and print the photos that are stuck on your computer or …
gifts that teach kids the power of giving: animal gifts from heifer international
The more ways that we can teach our kids that holiday time should be a time for giving, the better.
I mean, when it comes down to it, don't our …
personalized board games: scrabble and monopoly || 12 days of smart gifts for kids & family
I'm so totally psyched about the holidays this year, and I'm even more excited to share with you my favorite picks for the season.
Teach mama's 12 …
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Friends.
Don't get angry, and please don't roll your eyes. I'm trying to help a sister out here, believe me.
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cool and creative family gifts
Sometimes it's super difficult to find the right gift for your nephew, niece, or brother-in-law, so why not switch things up a bit?
After the …
handmade gifts for the whole family
Friends.
You know I've been doing some work with Klutz lately, and it's been a blast.
A few weeks ago, we held a twitter event filled where the …
best gifts for middle schoolers: creative, classic ideas
All year long we're kind of preparing for this list, my friends--our holiday gift picks.
Except this year, with an 8, 10, and 11 year old under our …
best gifts for elementary schoolers: must-have games and fun
Elementary School spans such a wide age range, that it makes sense that this would be our biggest guide.
From our teeny Kindergartners at age 5 or …
best gifts for preschoolers: keep those kids learning all year long!
WOOT!
Gift guides are my favorite.
As an educator and blogger, I am always on the lookout for products that make sense for kids.
And really, …
best gifts for toddlers: must-have presents our little ones
Best gifts for kids and families, 2015.
The post that takes me literally all year long to write.
It's the list of all lists, and it's the most …
5 cool handmade gifts that tweens love to make
Let's face it: we're all busy--even our kids.
As they get older, they're juggling homework, activities, sports, lessons, chores (ahem. . . ), and …
christmas guess the word game
My kids are basically a captive audience at breakfast, and they have been for a long, long time.
Whether they're staring at the cereal …
holiday traditions that make our family rock: what matters most
One of my favorite parts of being a parent is establishing and celebrating traditions as a family.
And …
special holiday deals for teachmama.com readers
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As a thank you for being a loyal (or new!) email subscriber, here are a few goodies …
homemade ornaments for digital kids
My kids are getting older.
At 11, 9, and 7, they needed a little something different this year in order to get them …