It’s nearly time to go back-to-school shopping. It can be so difficult to figure out what to buy (and what not to buy), all while staying within a budget. This list will provide you with some school supply recommendations from teachers. Sam is currently a teacher. Last year she taught grade 6/7 and this year…
I know. You don’t want to think about back to school while you’re enjoying these beautiful summer days. But it’s right around the corner (for some of you, even sooner than others!). So here are some of our back to school shopping tips coming from a Mom and a Meemaw who are both teachers (Meemaw…
This lemon cloud dough is light and fluffy and so much fun to play with. You can leave it as is or add in small items to allow children to interact with them as well as the dough. We’ve used small lemon shaped buttons but there are plenty of other add-ins you could use instead….
If you and your significant other are feeling frustrated because of the rising costs of pretty much everything, you’re in the right place. We’ve got some frugal date night ideas here that will save you money while still bringing the fun. Frugal Date Night Ideas PRO TIP: Let’s start out with an important tip. It’s…
Sensory bottles are sometimes known as calm down bottles. They can be a really soothing activity for young children and you can make them for many different themes. In this post, we’ll show you how easy it is to make a lemon sensory bottle. This bottle is bright and cheery. We’ve used simple lemon shaped…
Playing with sidewalk chalk can be a lot of fun! We have rounded up more than 15 ideas for fun with sidewalk chalk to share with you here. Check them out and pick out which ones you want to try with your kids. Most sidewalk chalk activities are really easy – they often require only…
I love, love, love picnics! I don’t know if it’s the nostalgia of it or what, but there’s just something so special about eating outdoors. Photographs of picnics online always make me smile and wish I were there. When it comes to picnics, I would love to have it all – the classic picnic basket,…
We have talked about the value of having family meetings previously, and now it’s time to talk about how to have a family meeting. You may think it’s as simple as just sitting down with your family and talking, but we have found that there’s a little more to it than that. Before you get…
There are several reasons why family meetings are important. Not only are they great for communication but they help you to really connect and problem solve as a team. Between work, school, chores and extracurriculars, many families find it difficult to squeeze in the time to really connect. Many parents feel as though they are…
Here is a fun shark charcuterie board – a sharkuterie board if you will – for Shark Week or any sea-themed party. Easy to make and we have some great suggestions of things to add to your board of sweet treats. You can vary the ingredients as much as you want. Add more of some,…