One of my favorite bloggers, What Would Gwyneth Do, recently wrote about how she believes parenting really started when her daughter turned five. It struck a chord with me since I have a five-year old kindergartener as well. I had such a “aha!” parenting moment that this is the time my daughter will form her own childhood memories. Here is the blog post [...]
You’ve Been BOO’d Free Printable! {Plus A DIY Halloween Wreath}
October 15, 2012 By · Leave a Comment
Start with cute and sneaky little goblins on a mission to BOO! 2. Assemble a treat or goodie bag along with this free printable (by The TomKat Studio) to deliver. 3. Quiet as a ghost, sneak up to your friend’s door to deliver the goodies and the free printable. Then, ring the doorbell and RUN!! 4. Finally, [...]
Family Intervention with a Trip to HappyLand
October 9, 2012 By · 10 Comments
One thing I have learned in my five short years of parenting is that the phases that kids have are temporary. This is good AND bad. We are often cruising along in our happy little family life and things are going so well, that, I take for granted how well-behaved and sweet my kids are [...]
Establish Positive Work Habits with Homework Caddies
September 19, 2012 By · 4 Comments
Madeline started getting homework for the first time this year. It was hard to believe that my little girl was really old enough to complete homework! Yikes! When did she get so grown up?! When she sat down to do her first assignment it seemed important to establish some good homework habits right from the [...]
Over the Rainbow {Birthday Party}
September 12, 2012 By · 2 Comments
Earlier this Summer Madeline attended her friend Daphne’s 5th birthday party. When the invitation came in the mail I remember thinking that the theme was unique, ya know, something other than the typical Disney-character-themed parties she frequently attended (Not that there is anything wrong with a good princess party!). I was intrigued and tried to [...]
Love to Learn and Play!! *Lakeshore Learning DISCOUNT*
September 10, 2012 By · Leave a Comment
When I was a 5th grade teacher, Lakeshore Learning was my “go-to” source for all my classroom supplies. I looked forward to my annual shopping spree in the store each year because it never failed to spark new ideas and inspirations for the new school year. As a parent, my love for Lakeshore Learning continues to [...]
FREE Membership at MY GYM and *Birthday Party Giveaway!!!*
September 4, 2012 By · 28 Comments
{This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to our lucky winner, Heather! Don’t forget to download the certificate below to get FREE MEMBERSHIP at MY GYM Redondo and Manhattan Beach during the month of September 2012!} Play structures, obstacles courses, ball pits, zip lines, trampolines, games, swings, songs and puppets!!!! These are just a few of [...]
Keep Calm and Carry On: 7 Steps to a Peaceful Morning
August 30, 2012 By · 1 Comment
{Friday Favorites} Beyond the Typical Back-to-School Supplies
August 24, 2012 By · 5 Comments
Goodness knows that I am a sucker for school supplies. I get all excited about new binders, crisp folders, fresh boxes of crayons, reams of construction paper, wide ruled 3-ring binder paper, new books, pink erasers and glue sticks. The excitement over the school supplies is one of the many things that got me psyched [...]
Getting Ready: Back-to-School Prep
August 21, 2012 By · 4 Comments
My children start school next week. Therefore, I am using this week to get not only my children ready for school, but I am trying to get myself prepared as well. Here is a look at what I am working on this week to be prepared for the new school year. 1. Meet & Greet [...]
