It was a perfect Maine summer day. Fluffy white clouds floated lazily across a cerulean sky. The bright sun warmed the earth and a light breeze kept the humidity at bay. The three kids and I packed up the car and headed out to meet a group of families who all had kids starting kindergarten […]
I Used to Roll My Eyes at This
Before I got married, I was a kindergarten teacher. At the end of the school year, it was my job to plan the kindergarten graduation. Although it wasn’t on par with a high school graduation, it was no small event either. The kids all had parts to memorize. We ordered caps and gowns. They marched in […]
If the Book Bear Told the Truth
My son came home from kindergarten the other day carrying a blue quilted duffle bag I’d never seen before. He opened it with eager fingers to reveal its contents: a spiral-bound notebook and a little white teddy bear. It was his weekend for the Book Bear. The concept of the Book Bear is similar to […]
Staying in a Hotel With Kids, By the Numbers
About a month ago, the kids and I left Eric home and went on a little mini-vacation with some of my family. We spent three nights in a hotel, which was a huge treat for the kids since we rarely do that. It was fun for me too, and having my sister in the room […]
Good Mother’s Day Quotes to Share With the Amazing Women in Your Life
Below: Seven good Mother’s Day quotes to share with the amazing women in your life! It’s that time of year. The time where we think about the women who raised us or the kids who made us moms. It’s the time of year to celebrate mothers! Moms work hard every day loving and caring for […]
A Month’s Worth of Fun and Free Lunchbox Notes for May
It’s a new month and that means a new batch of lunchbox notes for May! This month there are jokes, words of encouragement, and lots of fill-in-the-blanks, including some fun ones that let you tell your kids about life when you were a kid. Lunchbox Notes for May Sign up below to get immediate access […]
To the Weary Mom of Littles
You’re tired. You’re overwhelmed. You can’t remember the last time you shaved your legs. Or ate an entire meal in one sitting. Or slept through the night. You smell faintly of spit-up, have cracker crumbs on your shirt, and baby poop on your pants. You think slobbery kisses from a one year old and ‘I […]
30 Steps to a Guest-Ready Bathroom (When You Have Kids)
This post contains affiliate links. At no additional cost to you, I earn a small commission on any sales made through these links. Have you ever had guests over and partway through their visit had the unsettling realization that you forgot to check the bathrooms before they arrived? Sure, your master bathroom might be clean as […]
The Problem With How We Teach Our Kids About Money
Thanks to Kidibank for sponsoring this post! BELOW: We all want to teach our kids about money so they can be financially responsible adults, but there’s a problem with our current teaching methods. I dive into what that problem is and how to rectify it. I check the clock. We have 15 minutes to leave […]
Free Printable April Lunchbox Notes
Below: Give your kids a midday pick-me-up with these fun, encouraging, and free printable April lunchbox notes. They’re perfect for the month of April and Easter! Is anyone else extremely HOPPY that April is here? (Sorry, I couldn’t resist the lure of the cheesy Easter pun.) Here in Maine we still have snow on the ground and […]