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Back to School Teacher Appreciation Gifts + a Tutorial

It's the start of a new school year and to show our teachers some back to school love, we've created this simple back to school teacher appreciation gift!  Ahhhh! The most wonderful week of the year. Back to school week. Where the kids head back into the loving arms of their teachers and mama gets some time to work uninterrupted (well... with the baby). While they enjoy learning and playing and being taught by someone other than me, I can get things done and FINALLY get back to a … [Read More]

How to Make a DIY First Day of School Sign Using PicMonkey

My oldest will be heading to kindergarten in just two short weeks. And while I'm definitely ready for this next step in his adventure, I want to make sure to capture as many memories as I can. So after seeing a lot of printables floating around, I decided that instead of finding something someone else made, I'd make my own DIY first day of school sign. With the help of PicMonkey it was not only easy to do, but it came together very quickly! And it cost nothing for me to make. I simply used … [Read More]

Back to School Lunch Ideas and Tips

Ever start thinking of school lunches and wonder what the heck you're going to pack? Well here are some great back to school lunch ideas and a few tips that might help you out! My son isn't quite ready for kindergarten yet but will be there next year and we've already exhausted a few great ideas for toddler lunches at home. So I'm trying to gather a bunch of ideas and tips so that when I am packing his lunch I can pack something that he'll enjoy and actually eat. Good thing I have a whole … [Read More]

DIY Shamrock Shirt with 4-Leaf Cover Stamp

When the kids are home on a weekday because school is out we find an excuse to craft! And with St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, we decided to make a festive t-shirt for my daughter to wear to school on the holiday. With a cardboard roll, some q-tips, and green paint, you can easily make a shamrock shirt in 30 minutes.  And, if your child is as excited to craft as mine was, you may also end up with a rainbow and pot of gold over your four leaf clover too! Painting with q-tips is … [Read More]

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Ways to Save at the San Diego County Fair

The fair opens this week, Friday June 1st and runs until Wednesday, July 4th and my family couldn’t be happier to once again attend the fair and make awesome memories. But with so many things going on right now, and so many other activities happening, we have to be frugal when we think of the activities […]

Should I Take My 8 Year Old To Avengers Infinity War?

Are you a little curious as to how Marvel will interweave all of the superheroes introduced over the years into one cohesive movie? I envisioned an epic journey where each hero would propel the core group forward but was pleasantly surprised at what was presented. Interweaving Storylines With Action, Humor, and Character If you have […]

The Perfect Easter Egg Hunt Ideas for Toddlers in Playgroups

Check out these perfect Easter Egg Hunt Ideas for toddlers when you’re planning an egg hunt for your playgroup. We’ve been planning playgroup egg hunts for years and have nearly perfected the art of the perfect playgroup egg hunt! And we’re sharing all of our tips today!  I am not sure if you know this […]

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