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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
Is there any better theme to kick off the start of the school year than apples?! It’s definitely one of my favorites. You can use this theme across curriculum and have SO much fun with it. Here are some fun-filled activities perfect for your apple unit! FYI: Most of what you see below is found in […]
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Happy October, y’all! So, a bazillion things to share and not near enough time. Where on earth did I get the idea that being a stay-at-home-work-at-home-teacher-mom *might* be a little easier? Ha! Notsomuch. Someone commented recently and said that homeschooling is more of a routine as opposed to a schedule. Sooooooo true. We do school everyday, but […]
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I have to be honest – this is the first week of home school that I was pretty excited to teach. The weeks leading up to this haven’t been bad, just kind of mundane and repetitive. No complains from Beck, but my teacher heart just wasn’t feeling it. Something about the changing seasons, open windows, […]
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