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HOW TO FEEL LESS BUSY

How to feel less busy, even when you’re not. Sometimes our schedules simply get away from us. No matter what great intentions we had when we laid out our plans, often the reality of those plans is not as we expected. We’re so darn busy all the time!! Although we often can’t actually BE less […]

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POOL SAFETY TIPS

Follow these pool safety tips to keep you and your guests safe by the pool this summer! I'll even help you keep people from peeing in your pool! The swimming pool is a place of gathering and a … [Read More...]

HOW TO MAKE A MONEY JAR

This easy tutorial will teach you how to make a money jar. You can use this method to create a money savings jar for any purpose. Save money for travel, your wedding, honeymoon, or anything else … [Read More...]

HOW TO CUT A MONEY SLOT IN A LID

Learn how to cut a money slot in a lid so you can turn any jar into a money savings jar! I recently did a post on how I made this DIY Money Jar (find it HERE). The only part I didn't cover was … [Read More...]

WELCOME SUMMER

CELEBRATE THE CHANGING SEASONS WITH YOUR CHILDREN!! Welcome Summer! Make the first day/week/bit of summer into a celebration! With summer crafts, a scavenger hunt, songs and books, the kids will be … [Read More...]

SUMMER BUCKET LIST IDEAS

Free Printable Poster This summer bucket list ideas poster is 2 feet tall and you can print it at home! Welcome to the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer! I, for one, am excited. Summer is … [Read More...]

FUN WAYS TO TEACH THE ALPHABET + NUMBERS

Want a fun way to teach the alphabet? How does running around the house whacking things with a (clean) fly swatter sound? Kids LOVE this game. You can use the same technique for numbers and sight words too. The best way for kids to learn is to learn through play. The more engaged they are, […]

PHONE NUMBER SONG | How To Teach Children Your Phone Number

Use this phone number song to teach your children your telephone number in a way they’ll NEVER forget it! I have a great phone number song with a fun phone number activity to back it up! What’s the best way to teach children something that is tedious to memorize?? A fun song – that’s how! […]

DIY BARRETTE HOLDER

These DIY barrette holders will organize and display all your bows and bobbles. Ah, little girls. All the bows, dresses and pretty little things are so much fun!I LOVE decking my babes out in girly things. But man-oh-man is it hard to store all those little odds and ends for their hair! Enter the DIY […]

HOW TO LOOK BETTER QUICKLY | And Why You Should Bother

Here are some simple hacks for how to look better quickly. I’m talking 3 minutes or less people! I also share a bit of food for thought on why you should bother if you plan to stay home all day. So, you want to look better quickly? Yep – me too. I usually don’t have […]