Our kids spend a majority the school year learning about the discoveries of others. They learn how the world works, ways systems have functioned in the past, and inventions by others. They hear about successes and failures, but they don’t always get to engage in learning that unleashes their creativity. This summer the Thingamajig Invention…
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Gifts for College Bound High School Grads
Huge congratulations to the high school graduate in your life! As a parent, it’s so exciting to watch your child walk on the stage and off, diploma in hand. Celebrating 12 years of hard work is a wonderful thing before thinking about what comes next. After the high of graduation wears off, the reality of…
9 Ways to Celebrate Star Wars Day
May the Fourth is a day for fans of all ages to celebrate Star Wars Day together. While this day is not officially recognized by Lucasfilm, fans celebrate Star Wars Day on May 4th because of the iconic phrase, “May the force be with you.” 9 Ways to Celebrate Star Wars Day Whether you have…
15 Favorite Gifts for Fabulous Women in Your Life
Some links in my favorite gifts for fabulous women are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Mother’s Day is a day to honor the special women in our lives, whether they’re of blood relation of not. While we may demonstrate love and…
17 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for All Ages
Some of the links in this Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas guide are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Some items below were provided for review purposes. Candy and flowers are nice but the true way to let someone know that you care…
2023 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Dog Lovers (and the Dogs They Love!)
The links in this Best Gifts for Dog Lovers post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Some items below were provided for review purposes. What do you get the person who seems to have everything? Something for their dog, of course!…
2023 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Outdoor Lovers
The links in this best Gifts for Outdoor Lovers post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Some items below were provided for review purposes. Did you opt outside on Black Friday? Whether your outdoor time included the fresh air going from…
2023 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for College Students
The links in this best gifts for college students post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. This year my daughter is a second-year college student. Before she started her first year, we did a great job anticipating needs and shopping before…
2023 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Teens (ages 13+)
The links in this best gifts for teens post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Parenting high schoolers and teaching middle schoolers provided an interesting perspective on ages 13+. We tend to think that teens are closed off and moody but…
2023 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Tweens (ages 9-12)
The links in this best gifts for tweens post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Being a middle school teacher meant I spent a lot of time with tweens. This age group wants to leave childhood far behind in favor of…












