Calling all sports fans! Whether you are the parent of a little leaguer or travel team star, these gift tags are perfect for all ages! Coaches put in a lot of time and effort, often times unpaid as a parent volunteer, to create a fun and motivating environment for your child to experience all the benefits of a team sport! They have an important role in character development and teaching your child about grit, perseverance, teamwork, and so many more {Read More}
Holiday Gift Ideas (Tags too)!
November 15, 2019 by
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}
Teaching Kids about Money!
July 30, 2019 by
There comes a lot of responsibility with raising kids. Aside from things like personal safety and fostering good character traits, there are other life skills you want to teach them, like managing money! We have 3 kids…ages 6, 4, and almost a year and a half. I never knew when the appropriate age would be to start teaching them about money. Would they be able to grasp and understand the concepts of spending, saving and giving? I believe, as long {Read More}
It’s not about the ABC’s/123’s!
July 26, 2019 by
As I get ready to send my oldest to Kindergarten this year, I can’t help but wonder if I’ve prepared him enough. There are SO many important concepts and skills to teach, academically, socially/emotionally, and functionally (life skills, hello!). Being a former elementary school teacher, I’m realizing after almost 10 years of having worked in the classroom, that parents (myself included) focus too much of their energy on the wrong things. It’s saddens me the expectations that are put on {Read More}
Teacher Gift: You mean the world
May 2, 2019 by
We all have things we like to celebrate…perhaps favorites like National Taco Day or International Coffee Day. But, one I think we should never go without is Teacher Appreciation Day/Week. YES…teachers deserve an entire week! Whether it’s a handmade card, flowers from your garden, a gift card, or a sweet treat, the thought goes a long way! Teachers spend more time with your child than anyone else, aside from family. Their impact is monumental! Let a teacher know just how {Read More}
Activities for traveling with kids
March 19, 2019 by
Can you smell it?! I know I can. SPRING! It’s just around the corner….finally!! It has been a really long winter here in Chicago, so Spring Break couldn’t come soon enough. To say I’ve been pining for some sunshine is an understatement. Since many of you will be traveling in the coming weeks, hopefully to warmer destinations, I’ve put together a little list of activities that are perfect for kids to do in the car, on the airplane, waiting at a {Read More}
