This is a sponsored post While summer may seem short, it can feel long to the most motivated readers to stay inspired to stick with even the most captivating of books during the two and a half months away from school. Remember how I shared how I got my kids to keep reading this summer?…
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5 Ways to Teach Compassion, Empathy, and Kindness to Our Children
With a new school year on the horizon, we’re gathering school supplies, checking to make sure fall clothes will fit when the weather turns, and wondering what our child(ren)’s experience at school will be like this year. We’re thinking about the math facts and writing skills they’ll be learning and hoping that they’ll be…
Streamline Online Shopping for Back to School Essentials When You #PayPalIt (w discounts from favorite online stores)
This is a sponsored post This weekend we did a little back to school shopping for some of the remaining school supply items that are on the kids’ must-have lists. Our goal was to hit only one store and go early to avoid crowds and be there early enough to shop among aisles that had…
Educational Apps, Websites & Devices to Prepare Your Child for Preschool and Kindergarten
Even though it may seems like summer just started back-to-school season is here! School shopping lists and new clothes and supplies are a big part of preparing for back-to-school and since parents always want to give their kids the best start when it comes to first school experiences, we’re also incorporating technology to get our…
How I Got My Kids to Keep Reading This Summer (and why it isn’t too late to start!)
This is a sponsored post. “Do we HAVE to go anywhere today?” asked my 10 year old daughter in an exasperated voice one mid-summer morning. “I just want to stay at home and read.” While I usually reprimand my daughter for displays of tween attitude (can you sense the eyeroll and a hand on hip…
Back to School Devices, Accessories, and Apps for All Ages (w OtterBox & Philips headphone giveaways)
August is here and with it, last hurrahs of summer as we head back to school later this month. With photos of friends arriving at college campuses to get their beloveds settled and first day of school pictures appearing on my Facebook wall along with an endless stream of emails and newspaper circulars announcing deals…
Back to School $100 Gift Card Giveaway from Kohl’s
This post is part of a sponsored series with Kohl’s Back to school shopping can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to! This year Kohl’s is the place for one stop back to school shopping for apparel and school supplies. With school supplies from Office Max, backpacks, and lunchboxes available in local stores with a…
Personalizing a College Dorm Room with a Great Rug Under $100 (w. discount from Wayfair.com)
This is a sponsored post written on behalf of Wayfair.com The standard desk, chair, bed, and bookshelf that come standard in most college dorm rooms are anything but unique but it’s easy to inject personality into a room with a few key pieces. Rather than waiting to see what’s available locally, now is a great…
Back to School Guide: Appropriate Locks & Security Products for All Ages
As a member of Master Lock’s Live Secure Safety Squad, I have been compensated for my time in writing this post and receive samples for review. When heading out to go back to school shopping for clothes, school supplies, and dorm room furnishings, don’t forget to get devices to secure your kids’ belongings. Bike locks for…
Clothes, School Supplies, and Classroom Essentials at Kohl’s Provide One Stop Back to School Shopping #Kohls101
This is part of a sponsored series with Kohl’s. If you’re already dreading back to school shopping and the mental anguish that comes with trying to find the exact items on each child’s school supply list and replenishing a wardrobe with clothes that fit just right, make it easier on yourself with one stop shopping….
