I'm an elementary school teacher and mother of four. I recently returned to the classroom after being home with my children for 10 years. My children range in ages from 4-11. Many of you may have felt a slight sense of panic and quickly began to wonder how the heck you were going to "teach" your children. Take a deep breath, because you've got this. The very first step to homeschooling your children is to give you and your little ones grace. The second step is to not duplicate school. ...
Spring Coloring Pages
When anxiety is high or you find yourself cooped up, you need a way to slow down, shift your focus and connect. Printable coloring pages will do just that. Coloring offers your brain relief as it enters a meditative state. A state that might be otherwise hard for you to come by naturally. This offers you relief from stress and anxiety, and the ability to focus on the present and unplug. I also happen to love doodling for stress relief. I turned my doodles into fun coloring pages for you and ...
Living Room Decorating Ideas For Fall
Simple Living Room Decorating Ideas for fall to get a cozy and chic space It is natural to want to warm up and cozy up your living space as we head into fall. There are five living room decorating ideas for fall that you can implement quickly and with a small budget. Most of us have limited time, limited funds and limited storage space. This makes living room decorating ideas that are simple a must. Five Living Room Decorating Ideas for fall I updated my living room for under $40 by ...
DIY Bookmarks: Easy Kid Craft
A bookmark is super handy, but these DIY bookmarks are just plain fun. They make the most adorable gift for parents or grandparents, but are just as fun for the kids. Basically, these DIY bookmarks are crowd pleasers. Of all the DIY bookmarks in all the land, this is by far the cutest. Using a photo is the perfect personal touch and since it looks like the kids are hanging from a string....they love it too! DIY Bookmarks: Supplies adorable model camera photo scissors ...
Natural Stress Relief That Works
If you are searching for stress relief, this simple, non-toxic, family friendly option will alleviate stress, improve rest and create calm for you and your family. Heading back to school can be stressful for kids (and parents!). There is a supply list a mile long, a novel worth of forms to fill out and fall activities pick up. For children, there is underlying stress about new teachers, friends and the weight and expectations that come with a new school year. We all want stress relief, a ...