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DIY Duct Tape Tassel Bookmark
Duct tape tassel bookmark Summer reading is upon us! What better way to mark your place than with a cute little bookmark? If you are anything like me, you have more than one book going at a time and...
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A quick quiz on life balance
Sometimes, we’re so concerned about giving our children what we never had growing up, we neglect to give them what we did have growing up. -Dr. James C. Dobson As my littlest man gives up his training...
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Ordinary life
There’s a pleasure in being reminded of the value of ordinary life. – Karen Thompson Walker All of the children are off at camp and the house is quiet. There is time for painting, time for reading and...
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The Best Currency Ever
I remember a long, long time ago, diligently reading parenting books. I wanted to get a handle on child behavior early on so that I didn’t end up with that crazy backsassing kid. You know the one I...
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DIY Flarp, Gak, Slime, Noise Putty
You may have a love/hate relationship with the stuff as much as I do, but my kiddos sure can’t get enough of it. Flarp… Gak… Slime… So we made some and even explored some of the science behind it!...
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Making the day last…
Time always seems long to the child who is waiting… for Christmas, for next summer, for becoming a grownup: long also when he surrenders his whole soul to each moment of a happy day....
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String Art Teacher’s Gift
As the summer comes to an end, so too does my son’s time with his summer teacher. She has been with him for the past 18 months… in our home and at school… supporting him as he learns to put all of his...
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Babysitter Wanted
Just when I thought I finally has all of my charges in school, I was approached by an unexpected source to care for their little one. With some uncertainty in my voice, I agreed to look after the...
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Reflections on a morning routine
The alarm clock rings and we begin again Raising four kids ages 5,7, 12 and 10. They stayed up too late and now won’t get up I have a meeting at nine and they are going to miss their bus! Their hair...
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The challenge of raising children
Raising children is not easy work… When to push, when to hold back. When to step in, when to let them go it alone… No matter the outcome. No one said it was a piece if cake. Lately, I feel like there...
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Capturing the cold
So today was an unexpected day off for the kiddos.I am going to be honest, we tried to go out and blow and freeze bubbles in the frigid air. It did NOT work. We even made a “super bubble” solution....
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Characters of Disney- a few tips!
What would a Disney vacation recount be without a few pictures of some favorite Disney Characters?! No matter what park you go to, you have to be sure to stop by and get an autograph or two! Be sure...
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Bright Darkness
“The bigger the darkness, the easier it is to spot your little light.” -Brother Andrew, God’s Smuggler As I looked through my images from this past week, I could not recall this one. Then I...
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How to get your child to eat carrots
I recently discovered a much coveted secret…. how to get your child to eat carrots! It will only cost you a thousand dollars, give or take a few… It was the first day of a 5 day park pass at Walt...
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A Food Journey and Gluten Free Rice Treats
What screams childhood more than a good old rice treat cereal? How about upset stomach from gluten?! Oh wait, I digress. I have to admit, I have gone kicking and screaming into a gluten free...
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Wishes
How do you make a wish a reality? With each single breath. Thanks for stopping by!
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Brains and Feet
With the start of June, we have entered the “everyday something different” school days. Today is mismatched day! At some crazy hour this morning (mostly because I totally forgot that June was crazy day...
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Blown Egg Christmas Ornament : Guest post
While scrolling through my Facebook feed the other day, I came across a crafty holiday post by my long time friend Gretchen McGrath. The project was so stinkin’ cute! I immediately thought… GUEST...
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State Assessment Opt Out: A mini act of civil disobedience
I have to admit, the first time that I had heard about parents opting their children out of the NYS tests, I kind of thought it was silly. We took exams as kids. They weren’t really a big deal. They...
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Recycled paper thumbtack rose teacher gift idea
As the school year finally wraps up here, I thought I would share what we created to give to teachers this year. One of these years I will share this ahead of time for you… okay… with 4 kids that...
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