It's right around that time in the school year where you’ve probably accumulated a nice big pile of your kid’s art and school projects. You don’t want to throw it away but you can’t save it all. I know the feeling! So I'm sharing 8 creative ways to display your kid’s art.read more[...]
As I sent Journey out the door this morning with a box of Valentine's for her classmates, I realized that it won't be long before I'm sending her out the door on her first date. There are so many things I want to tell her about the beauty, the heartbreak, the romance, and the many complexities of dating and relationships. So I put a list of things I want my daughter to know[...]
With just a few supplies, you can make these adorable Valentine's Day paper fortune cookies just in time for for sweethearts day! They are pretty easy to make and can also be used for a Chinese New Year celebration, wedding or baby shower favors.read more[...]
The bell has rung and some of your kids are back to school already! Whether your kids have started school or you still have a few weeks to get ready like we do, here are 14 tips for a healthy start to the school year.read more[...]
It’s hard to believe, but it’s almost Valentine’s Day already! Rather than send your kids to schools armed with pre-printed cards for classmates, why not let them make their own? Or better yet, invite a few friends over and host a Valentine's Day Crafternoon.read more[...]
I’ll let you in on a little secret…I am not smarter than a third grader. Especially when it comes to math. Not the math that served my generation and the many before me just fine (although, truth be told, I wasn’t that great at that math either:). The new math. Common Core math. The math that takes you around the block when all you want to do is go across the street. read more[...]
It’s the beginning of a new school year, and teachers have been busy setting classroom goals and expectations for their students. But it’s also important to spend some time at home discussing what your children want to achieve this school year and what you expect. Having children set academic and personal goals for the school year can empower them to think independently and build se[...]
Today was officially J's first day of school. I can't wait to pick her up to ask her how her day was just so she can reply, "good." Does this happen to you? You want to know what your kids have been up to in school but all you get is a one word answer. read more[...]
It’s back to school time already! I'm always looking for creative ways to welcome kids back to school and what better way than to show them a little Lunchbox Love!read more[...]
The summer is winding down and so is the Super Fun Summer Challenge. See the recap for week 4 below: read more
