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. ...
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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 ...
Simple Capsule Wardrobe for Moms: Look Good, Feel Good Beyond the Yoga Pants
A simple capsule wardrobe for moms is a must. When you need to get four kids out the door, finding time to pull yourself together can be challenging. When you feel like a taxi driver, who buckles and unbuckles kids all day, pulling yourself together might feel pointless. But when you look good, you feel good. It may sound cliche or shallow, but I've found it to be true. Pulling together simple and comfortable outfits is super easy and affordable with the right basics. The Basics for a ...
Do These Five Things For an Organized School Year
I know people get hung up on the new year, but when you have kids, nothing says fresh start quite like the start of the school year. We are all craving an organized school year. Back to school season is a season of purging, organizing and getting systems in place that will create the zen you've been searching for. Ok, so four kids and zen probably wont co-exist, but there are definitely ways to cut down on the chaos. There is so much power in good organization and solid routines. Do these ...
Small Bathroom Ideas: Clever Organizing and Design Ideas
Chances are you've seen the gorgeous bathrooms on Pinterest that are absolutely beautiful to look at, but leave you with little to apply to your real-real-life bathroom situation. Trust when I say I have small bathroom ideas. We have one small bathroom with a pedestal sink and 6 people sharing it. Now that's a bathroom that gets some werk. Small bathroom design, products, organization and simplification coming at you! These real life small bathroom ideas will have you loving your space in no ...
