I received complementary product from The Easter Story Egg to facilitate this post and giveaway. As always, opinions remain 100% my own. Who does’t love to celebrate Easter? I love the celebration of Spring, the warmer days, and the flowers blooming, as much as my kids love the Easter egg hunts…
Preteen: 10-13 years
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You’re Not). As always, opinions remain 100% my own. While I may have ended up as a hedge fund analyst, I did not grow up in a financially savvy household. We didn’t talk…
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Use our Snowflake Printable to create another fun winter craft for kids: DIY Snowflake Window Clings We are having a strange winter, with very little snow (fingers crossed I didn’t just jinx us with another Snowmaggedon in February!). My 5 year old keeps asking me if we went back to…
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Confession… this *may* be inspired by my college tailgating days. I knew these miniature red cups would come in handy this holiday! First, I turned them into a holiday version of cup and ball, and today, we have more holiday party games: Jingle Bell Toss! If you love this, be…
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This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of OshKosh B’gosh; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. My favorite part of the holiday season isn’t the gifts… it’s making priceless holiday memories with my kids. Sharing traditions from my own childhood and creating new ones together as…
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With a 3 and 4 year old in my house, I get a preschool question about the universe on an almost daily basis. And more often than not, their insatiable curiosity about the world around them, leaves me just as curious about the answer as they are. This week, as the leaves…
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Ever fall totally in love with something only to have a heart attack when you look at the price tag? On a recent walk down our favorite craft store’s Fall decor aisle, I experienced just that. Big M and I both fell head over heels for a gorgeous, Fall Leaf…
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For ParentsPractical Parenting
10 Things All Parents Should Know for the First Day of Middle School
by MeghanThe first day of middle school. I remember it like it was yesterday – the first time with lockers, changing classes, gyms with locker rooms, all while your body is changing the most it has since birth. It can be scary and anxiety inducing for preteens facing new expectations and the…
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Family OrganizationFor ParentsPractical Parenting
Kindness Jar: Successful Parenting with Positive Reinforcement
by MeghanTired of being a constant disciplinarian? Are you exhausted from serving as referee over toys, books, games ALL day long? Successful parenting doesn’t have to be so hard. The day I changed my parenting perspective from a reactive disciplinarian to a proactive promoter of positive reinforcement, my kids’ behavior changed…
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Family Finance MomSaving Money
7 Ways to Make Cute Outfits for Back to School & Save Money
by MeghanThis post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of OshKosh B’gosh; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. This year, for the first time, I have two eager kiddos to get ready for the first day of school. Double the school supplies, double the teacher gifts, double the…
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I received complementary product from Oriental Trading featured in this post. As always, opinions remain 100% my own. Need a quick and easy dessert option for your next party? No matter the birthday party theme or age group of your guests, a Make Your Own S’mores Bar is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.…
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Want a cheap but chic, quick and easy DIY patriotic decoration for summer? You may have caught our kid-made burlap banners for Halloween and Christmas. And just before Memorial Day, we shared a sneak peek of this kid-made July 4th Banner on our weekly installment of Facebook Live. How To Make July…
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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FreeToBe #CollectiveBias School is out. The kids are home. And before breakfast is done they are clamoring for the day’s entertainment. With just a few basic supplies, let them be free to compete in their…
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My mom once told me, “People will talk about your children in one of two ways: ‘Wow, your kids are so well behaved,’ or ‘Wow, please don’t ever bring your kids here again.’” And while no one ever wants to be, we’ve all experienced moments of the latter. As parents, we…
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This post was sponsored on behalf of Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET). As always, all opinions remain 100% my own. I blinked. And Facebook kindly reminded me that our visit to her preschool… the one we made before we actually enrolled… really was 2 years ago. Her preschool graduation is…
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My mom is retiring this year after more than 30 years as an early elementary educator. A parent is throwing her a retirement party and via the beauty of Facebook events, the outpouring of congratulations and appreciation from her former students and parents has been incredible to read! But don’t wait…
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I received complementary product from Stickerkid to facilitate my review. As always, opinions remain 100% my own. With kids, comes stuff. And with summer, more of their stuff just seems to get lost or left behind. Schools, parks, playgrounds, pools – wherever kids congregate – are always littered with lost…
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I received complementary product from Circle with Disney to facilitate my review. My opinions remain, as always, 100% my own. My girls are still young at 4 and 2. But monitoring their screen time, and what they access while they use their iPads, already keeps me up at night! What…
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Architecture and EngineeringFor KidsSTEAM
Take Your Child to Work Day: Engineering Careers
by MeghanI received complementary product from Start Engineering to facilitate this review. The opinions presented remain, as always, 100% my own. “When I grow up, I’m going to be a Princess Ballerina.” That has been my preschool daughter’s adult aspirations for going on two years now. I am all for encouraging pursuit…
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Starting the seeds for our garden on Earth Day is quickly becoming an annual tradition in our family. The wonder and awe the growing process inspires in young children makes gardening even more fun! To turn our garden into a season-long learning process this year, I created a Preschool Garden…