preparing kids for Kindergarten: the summer before school starts — Home Study Friends! Do you have a little one heading off to the wilds of Kindergarten this year? Then this Home Study is for YOU. This is just …Read morepreparing kids for Kindergarten: the summer before school starts — Home Study
parent teacher connect: parents and teachers working TOGETHER is the key to children’s success in school We’ve got something cool brewing, my friends, and we want you to come along for the ride! Join us over at teachmama.com: parent teacher …Read moreparent teacher connect: parents and teachers working TOGETHER is the key to children’s success in school
bleached out disney t-shirts for the not-so-crafty crafter We’re all busy. And most of us really like to get a bit crafty but don’t have the time. This little crafty craft is for you. And it’s …Read morebleached out disney t-shirts for the not-so-crafty crafter
common core 101: everything parents need to know to prep their kids and to stay sane Having kids in elementary school is overwhelming. I mean really overwhelming. Even with the best organizational strategies in …Read morecommon core 101: everything parents need to know to prep their kids and to stay sane
fun, authentic writing for kids: power notes to nana Oh, boy the last few weeks have been funny for us. And by ‘funny’ I mean not really laughing funny but funny in a tricky kind of …Read morefun, authentic writing for kids: power notes to nana
kings dominion: family-friendly amusement park in the dc metro area We did it. We took the leap. We visited Kings Dominion with our kids this weekend. And? It was awesome. My husband and I hadn’t …Read morekings dominion: family-friendly amusement park in the dc metro area
teach kids workforce appreciation: celebrating those who make our day brighter We have always taught our kids to be thankful for each and every person who makes our day a little brighter. And those people include family and …Read moreteach kids workforce appreciation: celebrating those who make our day brighter
april fools’ tricks for last-minute prankster parents Oh, friends. How I love April Fools’ Day. And how I love to drag my kids into the April foolery. This year, I have been so busy that I …Read moreapril fools’ tricks for last-minute prankster parents
must-have conversation after taking kids to see cinderella Last Friday, we saw Cinderella. The new and improved Cinderella from Disney. And it was gorgeous. It was beautiful. From start to …Read moremust-have conversation after taking kids to see cinderella
live focused: finding clarity in thoughts and actions Oh friends. . .February and March are always so glum for me. What about you? Do you find that you fall into the winter doldrums this time of …Read morelive focused: finding clarity in thoughts and actions
finding time for what you love: The Fringe Hours It’s funny how things work out sometimes. When I first started this blog seven years ago, I was creating, photographing, writing, …Read morefinding time for what you love: The Fringe Hours
be a photo superstar: organize your photos now, for the year For so many of us, photo organizing is an absolute nightmare. Hundreds and hundreds of family photos are sitting, stuck, …Read morebe a photo superstar: organize your photos now, for the year
our easy, homemade art book: keep artwork organized! This blog post was originally published on April 11, 2010, but we’re republishing it because it’s a great addition to our #livefocused …Read moreour easy, homemade art book: keep artwork organized!
how to schedule power kid time into your every day I am not kidding with this. You guys, the days may seem slow, but once your kids hit elementary school, life totally moves into …Read morehow to schedule power kid time into your every day
organizing play spaces: 4 steps to awesome and tips every parent needs Friends. I’m hoping that you’re still doing a rockstar job taking control your three things this month because, sweet mercy–you can …Read moreorganizing play spaces: 4 steps to awesome and tips every parent needs
organize your family’s week: small step with big payoff I’ve often talked about our house having a ‘command station’ or central hub, where you could find almost anything you …Read moreorganize your family’s week: small step with big payoff
get your life organized: the plan sheet is quick, simple, and NOT going to freak you out Here we go, friends. We’re ready to rock and roll and live focused in 2015. January is going to begin with some serious organization because we …Read moreget your life organized: the plan sheet is quick, simple, and NOT going to freak you out
live focused in 2015: give yourself a fresh start and live with intention Happy New Year, friends. As we move into the new year, I want you to know that I am so very thankful for each one of you. Really. I …Read morelive focused in 2015: give yourself a fresh start and live with intention
new year’s family plan: 100 good deeds I’ve long stopped creating New Year’s Resolutions because, well, they always seem to be broken. Instead, we, as a family, try to make some …Read morenew year’s family plan: 100 good deeds
26 cool, new family traditions to start in the new year I’m all about family traditions. Not only does it make your life as a parent easier, but having traditions gives your kids something to hold …Read more26 cool, new family traditions to start in the new year