cool halloween costumes for tweens (costumes inspired by great books!) Halloween is sometimes hard for our tweens. They still want to go out and Trick-or-Treat, but they’re starting to feel a little funny about …Read morecool halloween costumes for tweens (costumes inspired by great books!)
easy homemade stamped pencils: plain pencils go from boring to BAM! It’s hard to find ways to send our littles off to school with a bit of love once they become tweens. So these easy homemade stamped pencils are a …Read moreeasy homemade stamped pencils: plain pencils go from boring to BAM!
teacher appreciation–finger print note cards Originally posted on May 6, 2010, this post has been getting so much traction on Pinterest lately, I thought it was worth …Read moreteacher appreciation–finger print note cards
healthy, quick meal prep service for busy families: Terra’s Kitchen I am always thrilled when asked to try new products or services that may make my family’s life better, easier, or healthier. So when I learned …Read morehealthy, quick meal prep service for busy families: Terra’s Kitchen
valentine’s day books for middle grade readers Confession: Valentine’s Day is my least favorite holiday. I think it’s nerdy. I think it’s cheesy. I think it’s unnecessarily …Read morevalentine’s day books for middle grade readers
minute to win it class party: organized, planned, and super-fun A Minute to Win It class party? You bet. We have been all about Minute to Win it this year after we rocked out a Minute to Win It Family Game Night a …Read moreminute to win it class party: organized, planned, and super-fun
melted crayon valentines These cute melted crayon Valentines have been floating around the web for years now, but this is the first time we’ve tried it. Our own take on …Read moremelted crayon valentines
stress-free dinner prep and planning: the happy family solution — Gatheredtable When I was asked to check out Gatheredtable and then share it with my readers (if I liked it!), I was hesitant. It sounded too good to be …Read morestress-free dinner prep and planning: the happy family solution — Gatheredtable
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 …Read morecool and creative family gifts
easy snowman footprint craft for kids I am so thankful that my sister and her boys have been on a cool and crafty streak, because lately my kids and I haven’t been feeling the crafty …Read moreeasy snowman footprint craft for kids
proud mama moment: two new videos (starring my kids!) Things have been so super busy over here lately, and quite honestly, I’m just doing what I can to breathe. Like everyone, I’ve got a to-do …Read moreproud mama moment: two new videos (starring my kids!)
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 …Read morehandmade gifts for the whole family
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 …Read morebest gifts for middle schoolers: creative, classic ideas
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 6 …Read morebest gifts for elementary schoolers: must-have games and fun
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, so many …Read morebest gifts for preschoolers: keep those kids learning all year long!
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 …Read morebest gifts for toddlers: must-have presents our little ones
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 …Read more5 cool handmade gifts that tweens love to make
Klutz handmade for the holidays twitter event Klutz Handmade Holiday Twitter Event, 11.17.15: Who: Parents, crafters, caregivers, and YOU! Klutz: @KlutzBooks Scholastic: @Scholastic Amy …Read moreKlutz handmade for the holidays twitter event
halloween bookmarks: make your own I’m always looking for quick and easy Halloween crafts, ones that are perfect for class parties and playdates. And this year, …Read morehalloween bookmarks: make your own
tween birthday gifts: our top 5 picks for girls After reading this post, I promise you’ll have gifts covered for the next ten birthday parties for the tween girls in your life. Seriously. Buy …Read moretween birthday gifts: our top 5 picks for girls