Update: Here's a cute free printable student survey you might like! When my oldest started preschool years ago, I was woefully unprepared for all the little things you must do throughout the school year. I didn't know you had to sign up to bring side dishes or treats for class parties. I also didn't know that all the parents took turns bringing snacks for the class on a rotating snack schedule. And I surely didn't know I was expected to give the teachers Christmas gifts! Preschool Teachers Get Gifts?!! In case I was every in doubt, the preschool Keep Reading
The Christmas Tradition I Can’t Live Without
Recently, I attended a workshop at church about how parents can keep Christ at the center if Christmas. A few days prior to that, I had just posted about how the approach of Thanksgiving always makes me start stressing about my Christmas to-do list. What this workshop helped me realize us that we're losing sight of the true meaning of Christmas by making it more about cookie exchanges, Christmas cards, and presents than about Jesus. I saw myself in every example the speaker gave. I'm the person who cringes at the thought of spending $150+ on Christmas photos and cards yet does it Keep Reading
Christmas Card Photo Ideas – Cute & Creative Family Poses
Discover amazing Christmas Card Photo Ideas to use for inspiration! If you’re anything like me, the Christmas music and decorations you see in stores well before Thanksgiving does two things: It puts me in a good mood because I love Christmas. Stresses me out because all I can think about is my TO-DO LIST! First thing on my list is usually Christmas gift shopping, although I have historically proven to be a poor planner and run around like crazy the day before Christmas trying to find the last few gifts on my list! Second thing on my list is our family's Christmas card. The Keep Reading
Simple Way to Help Others – Hold a Winter Coat Drive
Everyone remembers to give to charity during the holidays, but we sometimes forget that January is one REALLY COLD month. A friend of mine recently held a playdate with an awesome theme. It was a winter coat drive for children at a local elementary school. She set up a normal park playdate (we were to all meet her at the park at 10 a.m. on a Thursday), but added the option to bring a coat or two with you that she would then pass along to her sister who is a teacher at the school. Winter Coat Drive & Playdate - Fun and Charitable If you'd like to hold a coat drive of your own, Keep Reading
How My Kids Have Helped Me Care for Others
One of the things I love most about being a mom is how it's opened up my heart to caring for others in ways I hadn't thought of before. Before I had children, I was sort of stuck in my own little self-obsessed world because I only had myself to worry about (and my husband, of course, but we both worked a lot and didn't really see each other all that much back then). Sad, I know. Selfless Caring As a mom, I had to learn to selflessly care for another person. The kind of love that kids require. I'm glad I am called to do this, and I've found my children's Keep Reading
How You Can Feed a Hungry Child By Using Online Coupon Codes…Seriously!
Learn how you can use Save1 to feed a hungry child! Good friends and long-time readers of my blog know that I have a soft spot for charities that feed hungry children. I love volunteering with a local charity, Backpack Buddies, that sends home food-filled backpacks every Friday with children who might not otherwise eat over the weekend when school’s out. And you only have to take one glance at my blog to know that I’m a big fan of money-saving strategies. Sometimes I even combine those interests, such as in the post 7 Things You Don’t Need But Buy Anyway. Keep Reading
Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Moms – Inexpensive Ideas for Kids & Dads
If you are reading this post, you've lucked out - this is a post of the best valentine's day gifts for moms! Thoughtful Valentine's Day Gifts from Kids When it comes to gifts my kids give me, I don't like to see them spend MY money on something for me. I'd much rather them make something meaningful that takes time, effort, and forethought. When your kids are little like mine are, all the work for this meaningful gift falls squarely on dad's shoulders. Sorry dudes! So to give all the dads out there a little boost and provide some nice Valentine's Day gift ideas for the moms in Keep Reading
Little Ways to Give During the Holidays & Throughout the Year
Despite the fact that I love flowers and warm weather, I'd have to say I like the Christmas season more than the spring and summer. More than anything, I like it because it forces my friends and family to take vacation and obligates them to visit me! haha There's nothing I like more than getting to spend quality time with my loved ones. Another reason I like the holiday season is because it reminds me of just how lucky I am and, unfortunately, how many people out there are hurting. It kicks me into giving high gear, and I love discovering new ways to help Keep Reading
Quick Breakfast Ideas for School Days
Check out these easy and quick breakfast ideas for busy school mornings! This year, I have two little ones in preschool and keep the baby at home with me. We do this three mornings a week. So far, my husband has taken them to school more than I have simply because it's only 1 mile out of his way to work, and preschool starts around the time that he'd normally be leaving anyway. My Time Management Issues He's much better at getting them to school on time than I am. For some reason, no matter what time I start, I never seem to make it there on time. I think I'm Keep Reading
Do 2-Year-Olds Need Birthday Parties?
Should parents throw birthday parties for two year olds? Recently, on a local mom blog, a reader asked the question, "What is a good place for a two-year-old's birthday party?" I have been thinking about this, myself, recently because I have a 22-month-old who needs a celebration of some kind in two month's time. Throwing Birthday Parties for Two-Year-Olds For my oldest, who is now four years old, we had a "real" birthday party for her in our home. We mainly invited family and friends. The majority of attendees were adults because most of our friends didn't have children Keep Reading
Can You Really Afford to Live on One Income?
Several years ago, I transitioned from a stressful desk job to being to a stay at home mom. How our family manages live on one income is probably the thing I got asked most about when friends and family learned I wasn't going back to work after my maternity leave ended. Living Beyond Our Means: Could We Ever Live on One Income? Making the initial jump from a comfortable two-earner household without kids to a single income household with a little one was not easy. We were used to spending our money willy nilly without any pressing responsibilities to Keep Reading
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