Anyone else completely confused by reading levels? There are guided reading levels, Lexile numbers, and Book Levels like the library uses. I found this especially confusing when my kindergarten and...
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FREE Printable School Memory Book (with pdf template)
Capture the special moments from your child’s life with this school memory book. Fill the pages of this free printable memory book templates pdf to record their favorite books, food...
DIY Geode Bath Bombs
One of our favorite things to do is whip up our own diy geode bath bombs. They are easy to make, good for you, make a great gift for family and friends, plus they are so pretty looking and FUN! You...
First Day Back to School Notes (free printables!)
Are you ready for the first day back to school? I always try to make it special for my kids and let them know I am thinking of them. From special breakfasts, treats in theri lunch, and back to school...
FREE Frozen Reward Chart for Kids
Help encourage your kids to read, use the toilet, do their chores, bedtime reward chart or any other task that needs completing with these super cute frozen reward chart. These reward chart for kids...
Brain Breaks for Kids
Whether your children are in a traditional classroom, learning online, homeschooling, or using zoom for school – young kids need a break from sitting for prolonged periods of time. No matter...
20+ Free Hand Washing Signs Printables for Kids
Whether you are helping prevent the spread of the flu or just work on personal hygiene, these free hand washing printables are super cute and handy! Use these printable hand washing posters for...
30 FUN Hand Washing Activities for Preschoolers
With the spread of the flu and germs, we are all becoming more aware of the need to make sure everyone is washing their hands frequently and thoroughly! Keep your family as safe as possible with...
20+ Homeschool Organization Ideas & Hacks
If you are a homeschool family, teacher or mom, you know how important being organized is, right? Here are some fabulous homeschool organization suggestions to get you started. Whether you are...
101 FUN Things to do at Home
If you are stuck at home because of bad weather or change of plans, don’t worry! Their are lots of fun things to do at home! WE are going to share fun activities to do at home for the whole...
Canning Tomatoes
I love gardening with my kids. It is so rewarding to see how they get so big in such a quick period of time and produce food that will feed and nourish your family! Plus it is great for helping kids...
Kindness Projects for Kids Ideas
“Throw Kindness around like Confetti!” I love that saying! As parents and teachers it is our duty to teach children to be kind and to be an example too! Here are 20 great Random Acts of...
FREE Printable Disney Cars Sticker Reward Chart
Help encourage your kids to read, use the toilet, do their chores, or any other task that needs completing with these cars reward chart. These cars sticker chart are a printable reward chart to...
20 Ideas for How to Make a Birthday Special
We make a big fuss for birthdays at our house! And why shouldn’t we? It is the one day when you get to truly just focus in on that one person who means so much to your family!! Here are 20 ideas...
15 Classic Family Board Games STILL Worth Playing
Does your family like to spend time together? I love doing a variety of activities with my kids from hikes, playing at the park, baking, making crafts, going on vacation, watching Disney movies...
Christmas Name Cards with Jokes
This year skip the boring Christmas name cards for these super cute holiday themed free printable name cards with Jokes. This Christmas printable for kids is a downloadable pdf file that is editable...
Busy Moms, Stop Surviving and Start THRIVING!
You love your kids and their silly singing at the top of their voice, how they follow you everywhere because you are their hero. But sometimes, too much, is …. well too much! Sometimes we busy...
50 Must-Have DIY Recipes while in Isolation
Now that you can’t run to the store for every little thing due to stay at home orders…. here are 50 must have DIY recipes while in isolation. From DIY disinfectant wipes to hand soap...
Conversation Starters -Things to Talk about with Grandparents
Family is such a blessing, but sadly many of us live thousands of miles apart from our extended families including grandma and grandpa. Thankfully, we live in an era with so many ways to communicate...
15 Ways to Avoid Social ISOLATION as you Shelter at Home
We all know we need to keep our distance from one another to limit the spread of this disease. We are told to stay 6 feet from those not within our family. But social distnancing does NOT have to me...
You are CRISIS-Schooling, NOT Homeschooling
With public school closing due to social distancing, parents are being told that they are homeschooling their children until the pandemic passes. You parents are working hard for sure, but you are...
10 Things Parents MUST do in Social Isolation
When we started the year, I don’t think any of us saw this coming; it is unlike anything most most of us have seen in our lifetime! These are definitely some uncertain times we are in. I know many...
Support for Suddenly Homeschooling Families
Wondering how you will make it through the next several weeks or months all stuck in your house together? Online public school at home is only going to take you so far. Here are a list of all the...
Coronavirus School Closure Guide for Parents
As the number of schools in the united states and around the world have shut down due to the COVID-19, parents are stuck wondering what they should do with their kids for the days, weeks, and months...
Are you Drowning? Tips for Busy Moms
For all you parents out there who feel like you are drowning in all there is to do, just trying to figure out what to prioritize from the could do, should do, and must do. Here is some practical...
Thanksgiving Name Cards with Funny Jokes
This year skip the boring thanksgiving name cards for your decorated table. Instead, download the pdf file with these super cute, free printable thanksgiving jokes! Not only are they a pretty table...
FREE Printable Birthday Cards
Whether you forgot to grab a birthday card or are just looking to save $5 on a Hallmark card, you will love our variety of FREE Printable Birthday Cards for parents, friends, and kids of all ages.
The Orphan Crisis and How to Help
Just two months ago our daughter was an orphan. Today she smiles and giggles at her four siblings and my husband and me. Without us or families like us she would be in an orphanage or worse–abandoned...
How to Adopt: Homestudy &the Paper Chase
If you are ready to start your adoption journey here are some tips you need to read before picking your homestudy agency and starting the paper chase. In case you are just joining our series, you...
How to Adopt – FIRST STEP in the Adoption Process
Have you decided that your family would like to be a forever family for a child in need? Here is what you need to know about How to Adopt.
Why Adopt?
Are you considering adoption? Did someone tell you that you should adopt? Here are some reasons why you should adopt.
Picking up our Daughter in China (Adoption Story part 3)
Follow along on our adoption story as we pick up our children in China and experience the wonderful joy and blessing of adoption!
We’re off to China (Adoption Story part 2)
Ever wondered what it is like to fly to another country to adopt an orphan? Join us as we travel to china to adopt our two precious children in part 2 of our adoption story.
Our Adoption Story Begins
There was a gnawing at my heart and I just knew we needed to adopt. I wanted to help a child get out of an orphanage and into a forever family – ours! It was the BEST decision we ever made...
Don’t be a Social Media Lurker!
Are you one of those people that enjoys seeing what everyone you’ve ever crossed paths with is up to on Facebook? Here is why you need to change how you are thinking right NOW to avoid being or...
10 Ways to RUIN Kids First Day Back to School
Ever heard of the terrible, horrible very bad day? Here could be your child’s own version with his terrible horrible back to school day!
10 Shampoo Hacks!
Here are 10 super clever uses for shampoo to make your life a lot easier!
10 CLEVER Chore Charts for Kids
If you are looking for some super clever chore charts for kids ideas, here are 10 that will knock your socks off!
10 Christmas Presents Every Mom Really Wants
The best Christmas gifts for Moms. If you need some ideas for Moms Christmas list, here are 10 things mom REALLY wants for Christmas!
Making it Through a Miscarriage
Are you struggling to make it through your miscarriage. Here are some tips and encouragement from someone else who has been in the trenches.
17 Clever Wipe Container Hacks
If you have an abundance of baby wipe containers, you are are going to love these 17 clever wipe container hacks!
10 Tips for Organizing TOYS
Here are 10 great tips for organizing toys!
30 Household Items to Make Yourself
If you are into natural products and even better things you can make yourself, here are 30 household items to make yourself.
88 DIY Halloween Costumes
Over 88 super cute DIY Costume ideas for kinds including lots of favorite characters, Disney, food, and more.
17 Awesome Parent Hacks
Looking for clever tips and tricks to make your job as a parent easier? Here are 17 awesome Parent Hacks!
Under the Sink Kitchen Makeover
Does you under the sink need some organizational help?
Tips to Save BIG on Toys
Get a jump start on your Christmas holiday shopping or your child’s next birthday present with these tried and true tips to save money on buying toys. Plus some great toys now at a fantastic deal!
How to Support Someone Going through a Miscarriage
Are you struggling with how to express your care and concern for a friend or family member who is going through a miscarriage? Here is some insight and advice to help you support them where they are...
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DIY Scratch-Off Cards with free printable
My kids love scratch-off cards. They always are asking at Kohls if they can do one. This is a really easy way you can make your own scratch off cards – perfect for lots of fun kids activities.