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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …