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Our printable last day of school interview questions will help you to create a complete time capsule of your child’s school years. What memories will you capture? Wow – we made it! The school year is coming to an end … Read more
Coming up with ideas for fun activities for kids at home can be exhausting. Sometimes parents end up paying tons of money for games and toys they see online, when really there are so many free or cheap things to … Read more
You know it’s time for a digital free night where you unplug from technology when your family loves their devices. To the point where they can’t even be in the same room without it. Did you know, that the average … Read more
What are Dolch Sight Words? While there are many different lists of sight words that educators and parents use, Dolch are the most popular. They were developed in the 1930’s-40’s by Dr. Edward William Dolch, based on words that appeared … Read more
Camping with kids can be an awesome family activity. Be prepared this summer with our list of essential camping hacks with kids. National Parks, here we come! Summer family camping trips are one of the best ways to solidify family … Read more
How exactly does Discord work? Is Discord safe for kids? What do parents need to know? Like every social media platform out there, Discord can be harmless if used correctly and damaging if the user goes down the wrong rabbit … Read more
Warm weather means one thing – summer has arrived! Summer is the perfect opportunity to spend time with family but living in the sunshine state doesn’t mean it’s always sunny. In our part of the state, the majority of days are sunny as … Read more
Being a mother is a 24 hours a day, 365 days a year job. It doesn’t stop when they move out, and it begins before they’re born and it lasts way longer than just Mother’s Day. Along the way, you’re … Read more
As you probably know, we love our bento box recipes but bento boxes often require varied ingredients and they can take some time to make (sometimes). In other words, they’re not ideal for those mornings when we’re just coming off a … Read more
It’s a good thing kids never outgrow their imaginations because the best toys are the ones you can’t buy in stores! In this blog post, we’re going to take a look at some of our favorite non-electronic toy ideas for … Read more
Hi everyone – and thank you so much for visiting. I hope you are doing well in these crazy times! After hearing horror stories of customers purchasing masks from elsewhere and getting scammed, I felt the need to edit this … Read more
We haven’t done “Elf on the Shelf” yet but I think we may have to start this year. Not only is it a great way to get the kids to behave (you know he is reporting back to Santa) but … Read more
Are you ready for the fall? If the previous months have been any indication, things will be anything but ordinary. School is back in session, but spikes in new cases have caused some to revert to distance learning and after … Read more
It is summer! But…is anything really different than it was 3 months ago? While things may be more “open” than they have been in months, many of us are still hanging around home to be cautious. If you are one … Read more
Let’s just be blunt about it. This situation and all the changes to everyday life (although necessary) that came with it are a pain in the neck. Just as there seemed to be a glimmer of hope, hot spots started … Read more
For Whistler’s first Easter as a toddler (16 months old), I decided that it would be easier to do the Easter Egg Hunt with plastic eggs filled with goodies rather than decorating “real” eggs. Maybe it’s just me, but I … Read more