Storyworth review: best gift for parents, grandparents, loved ones Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Last year, we gifted my parents and my in-laws Storyworth, and it has been something they’ve talked …Read moreStoryworth review: best gift for parents, grandparents, loved ones
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, …Read morehow to make super-easy, beautiful flower pens
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 …Read morevalentine’s day class party: 10 easy activities for that extra 10 minutes
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 …Read morescratch off ticket valentines: candy-free and totally fun
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 …Read morefun dip valentines
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 …Read morenew year’s eve bingo bonanza
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 …Read morethe polar express night: a holiday family tradition
raise a reader gift idea This is the must-have gift for anyone who wants to raise a reader. THE gift for new parents who want to raise a reader. THE gift for …Read moreraise a reader gift idea
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 …Read moreholiday note gift idea for families: unique, thoughtful, and FREE
gifts that give back: ideas for kids and family #givingtuesday Did you know that today is Giving Tuesday? It’s a really simple concept: give. Any way you are able, to anyone. Give. The concept of giving is …Read moregifts that give back: ideas for kids and family #givingtuesday
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 …Read more5 ways parents can show thanks for teachers and schools
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 …Read morehalloween class party: 10 quickie activities for that extra 10 minutes
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 …Read morest. patrick’s day BRAIN TEASER scavenger hunt
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 …Read morevalentine’s day class party ideas, 2.0
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 …Read morevalentine’s day water bottle labels: get kids reading jokes!
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 …Read morethank you delivery people: free printable for families
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 …Read morelast minute Valentine ideas for busy families
secret message valentines: homemade, candy-free, totally cool Longtime fans of the ole homemade Valentine, I’ve had to get a little more clever and crafty as the kids get older. But I still want them …Read moresecret message valentines: homemade, candy-free, totally cool
black history month: resources for kids and families We often talk about race in our home, but lately my kids have become more and more curious about the struggles that many so many groups have …Read moreblack history month: resources for kids and families
family volunteering on martin luther king, jr day Four years ago was the very first year we volunteered as a family to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. But it will not be the …Read morefamily volunteering on martin luther king, jr day