quick, kid-friendly after school snack: Bagel Bites (and $100 Visa gift card giveaway!) I can hardly believe that the new school year is almost upon us.But it is.And before I know it, our home will be a whirlwind of paper, pencils, and …Read morequick, kid-friendly after school snack: Bagel Bites (and $100 Visa gift card giveaway!)
happy first day flowers for teachers, secretaries, or principal Back to school time is here. And for many teachers and school employees, that means this is the busiest time of the year. Busiest. And with busy …Read morehappy first day flowers for teachers, secretaries, or principal
easy ways to support teachers: back to school #QuakerUp As a paid Quaker Classroom Ambassador, I am eager to share information about Quaker Up For Classrooms. Every child deserves the best …Read moreeasy ways to support teachers: back to school #QuakerUp
backyard camping and reading under the stars: summer reading at its best Summer is in full swing, and what better way to really rock it out in the summertime than by camping? Not for real …Read morebackyard camping and reading under the stars: summer reading at its best
raising kids who can rock it in the kitchen: 5 tips for every family It’s a crazy busy time of the year, that I know. And for the last few weeks, I’ve had kids home sick just …Read moreraising kids who can rock it in the kitchen: 5 tips for every family
10 best father’s day gifts (stuff Dad REALLY wants!) This post is sponsored by Walmart. No more ties, mugs, shaving sets, or gift cards. No more Father’s day Coupon Books, mouse …Read more10 best father’s day gifts (stuff Dad REALLY wants!)
bing in the classroom: 3 reasons parents will love it This post was created in partnership with Bing. It is so hard to imagine a time without the internet search. Any time there’s a …Read morebing in the classroom: 3 reasons parents will love it
5 things every mom needs to know but doesn’t want to hear: what I learned at mom 2.0 This spring has proven to be a crazy busy for us. It’s been insanely busy, but we’ve had a whole lot …Read more5 things every mom needs to know but doesn’t want to hear: what I learned at mom 2.0
baby shower decorations, treats, & games: 3 ways to get your kids to help My three kids were the first grandchildren on both sides of our family, so for five years, they were pretty much the stars of the show. They had lots …Read morebaby shower decorations, treats, & games: 3 ways to get your kids to help
prepare a family emergency plan: be EVEREADY (and grab a few free books from Scholastic!) Free books. FREE books! Seriously. Grab free books for making sure your family is prepared for an emergency. And …Read moreprepare a family emergency plan: be EVEREADY (and grab a few free books from Scholastic!)
kids doing laundry: 3 secrets to success We are about six weeks into our laundry re-vamp, and things are going well. To be 100% honest, we have had some …Read morekids doing laundry: 3 secrets to success
teach kids to be stain fighters: laundry from start to finish I’ve been working with my friends from Whirlpool, sharing what we’re doing over here to teach our kids …Read moreteach kids to be stain fighters: laundry from start to finish
virtual travel: kids can explore without leaving home Springtime often means sunshine and warm breezes, park play dates and bike rides. But it also means rain boots and umbrellas. …Read morevirtual travel: kids can explore without leaving home
3 ways to kick-start your family’s health I am blogging on behalf of Walmart.com, but the views expressed here are solely mine, not Walmart’s. Shop online and save money to live better …Read more3 ways to kick-start your family’s health
mcgraw-hill education and NCFL: spread the word campaign March is a super-exciting month as far as reading and literacy are concerned. There’s a lot of happy going on–a …Read moremcgraw-hill education and NCFL: spread the word campaign
teach your kids how to do laundry: become wash warriors My kids are learning how to do laundry. And they love it. Love it. No joke. And I want to dance! At 10, 8, …Read moreteach your kids how to do laundry: become wash warriors
kid-happy, pet-inspired poetry writing: haiku and cinquain We’ve been dumped on. Big time. Tons of snow has kept us indoors for the last few days, save from the few …Read morekid-happy, pet-inspired poetry writing: haiku and cinquain
pet poetry contest: calling all creative kids! As a longtime friend of PAL, Pets Add Life, I’m happy to share news about a cool opportunity for our students, …Read morepet poetry contest: calling all creative kids!
mandarin orange paper dolls: dress up your food It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of making mealtime more fun for my kids. And if we can sneak in some sort of …Read moremandarin orange paper dolls: dress up your food
make holiday shopping count with FlipGive *sponsored* I’m always thrilled to find companies that provide products and services that make our lives better, easier, and more …Read moremake holiday shopping count with FlipGive *sponsored*