To say it has been a NUTTY and crazy year would be a complete understatement. I think we all could use some holiday cheer to end 2020 on a high note! So, I’m sharing with you a Nutcracker gift that is easy to put together, along with some additional items you can include to keep the theme going! You can find a traditional style nutcracker like I did just about anywhere. The one I chose is from Hobby Lobby. Add {Read More}
Halloween: Room on the Broom Ideas!
Since becoming a SAHM, one of the top questions I’m asked is, “Do you miss teaching?” The part that I miss most is being able to CREATE…making fun and engaging lessons for kids! This is what motivated me. But… after thinking about it, I realize just how little time I had in the day to invest in the cute little projects. So much time was directed toward the nitty gritty…grading, parent communication, assessments…the boring stuff! So now, as a parent, {Read More}
Holiday Gift Ideas (Tags too)!
Although a THANK YOU is always more than enough, why not go the extra mile this season? The holidays are around the corner… so, get your Santa hat on and gear up because it’s gift giving time! I know that shopping for presents can feel like a daunting endeavor. But I’m here to help relieve any stress that comes with buying gifts for the multitude of people in your life. Between my kids’ teachers, bus drivers, coaches, nanny/babysitter, {Read More}
Holiday Traditions – Bucket Lists & Santa Letters!
Tis the season for family traditions! This time of year is BUUUUUSY for most of us, with our schedules filling up months before the holidays. In the midst of the chaos, let’s make sure we commit to creating moments that matter…traditions to carry on over the years. There are so many fun activities to do with your friends and family over the next couple of months, BUT, if you don’t plan ahead (even with the best of intentions)….trust me, they {Read More}
SNOW one quite like you!
(Singing out loud…) It’s the MOST wonderful time of the yeeeeear!! Oh how I love the holidays. But, with it comes a lot of shopping, which can be fun…OR a lot of added stress, especially with all the people to buy for. Once your kids are in school, there will be many teachers, coaches, babysitters, bus drivers, etc. to get gifts! This shouldn’t deter you from letting people know they matter and are valued. You can do this on a {Read More}
Teal Pumpkin Project: Allergy Awareness
It is estimated that approximately 6 million children, under the age of 18, have a food allergy. This is 1 in 13 children, or roughly two in every classroom! Halloween is such an exciting time of year for kids, especially when it comes to trick or treating. But, if you’re the parent of a child with food allergies, just like my neighbor and close friend, it’s not always a simple stroll around the neighborhood with your family. Anxiety and worry {Read More}