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Subscription Boxes – The Gift That Keeps On Giving

The Gift That Keeps on Giving

My friend and I were chatting today about how fun the holidays are only to then have a huge letdown in January with nothing to look forward to.  My solution – subscription boxes!  Subscription boxes make perfect Christmas gifts (or gifts at any time of the year).  You can rest assured no one is returning this gift!

Adult Packing Checklist and Guide for Warm Weather Trips

woman packing suitcase

After I made a vacation packing checklist for kids a number of people asked if I had a checklist for adults. Now I do! The checklist is pretty all-encompassing. What I recommend is to print out a checklist every time you are packing for a trip and then cross out any items you won’t need to pack. Below, I have a lot of packing tips and describe how I go about packing for a vacation. The FREE PRINTABLE packing checklist is at the bottom of this post – just click on the picture and it will take you right to the PDF.

Fall Winter Clothing Checklist for Kids

children's clothing (winter coat, pants and long sleeve shirt, jumpsuit)

It’s that time of year when I like to take stock of what my kids will need, in terms of clothing, for the upcoming fall and winter seasons. What winter boot sizes will we need this year? Does my child have enough pants that fit? By taking an inventory of their fall and winter clothes now I can take advantage of upcoming sales plus give practical gift ideas for birthdays and holidays to fill the gaps in their wardrobes. By using this Fall/Winter Clothing Checklist I also don’t run the risk of overbuying for my children. Here is my process;

Tips for How to Homeschool Preschool

preschooler learning about clouds with experiment

I never planned on homeschooling my children for any grade level. I happily signed my oldest up for preschool and she attended three days in March of 2020 before you know what occurred and everything shut down. It was at this time when I was forced into homeschooling my daughter for what I thought would be a temporary situation. Fast forward to August of 2021 and I have an entire year of homeschool preschool under my belt as I prepare to homeschool preschool our second daughter. Read below to find out why I am still homeschooling, the curriculum I recommend, and a list of easy homeschool supplies.

How to Keep Kids Entertained During a Holiday Party

children dressed up for Christmas standing next to presents

You have a dilemma. Either you are a parent going to a holiday party and you want to make sure your children have a good time but are still well-behaved. Or you are the host of a celebration and have the dual task of providing fun for all ages while also keeping everyone safe (and your house intact!). Don’t worry, keeping kids entertained during a holiday party is easier than you think!