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When it comes to the never-ending activity surrounding Christmas, having realistic holiday expectations for kids probably doesn’t make your to-do list. It took many, MANY years for it to be a priority for me, that’s for sure. I’ve found, however, that a small shift in mindset can really the sweeten the season and make it […]
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Looking for the perfect present to take to a holiday exchange this season? This secret Santa gift guide shares 25+ fun gifts that are all $20 or less. All items can be purchased on Amazon, making this the easiest gift guide to shop ever! Perfect for Secret Sister exchanges, stocking stuffers, and work parties, too! […]
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Today, I welcome the fabulous Jennifer from Happy Teacher Mama as she shares 6 tips for a stress-free holiday in the classroom! I love Jennifer’s take on embracing the chaos of the season. A must-read for all my classroom teachers! As a kid, I always looked forward to holidays at school. There was just so […]
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To be honest, I hadn’t thought a whole lot about the importance of baby gut health until our youngest son, Charlie, was born. While otherwise absolutely perfect (and cute as can be!), sweet Charlie has struggled with fussiness and extreme discomfort recently. There is nothing worse as a mama, than to be unable to calm […]
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Teaching my students about adjectives and verbs was SO fun with this activity! To prepare for them for this SUPER fun and ENGAGING activity, I explained that they would be using their five sense to experience popcorn – from the popping, to the smelling, to the tasting – I really wanted them to pay attention […]
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The center struggle is REAL, y’all. Kids ADORE them, and – don’t get me wrong – I love a good, solid center, too. But, sometimes the prep gets a little…hmmm…tedious? Or, maybe it’s 5:55am and you or your little one comes down with something dreadful and you’re like Ah! I need something QUICK for my sub! Or […]
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I’m convinced you can make a theme around anything, so this week Becks and I are doing a thematic study of CORN. This may sound completely uninteresting, if not flat out boring, but CORN IS COOL, y’all. Here’s a snapshot of our week. You can click the graphics to HERE to download. Cover graphics within […]
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