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. ...
For the Kiddos
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 ...
Firefighter Birthday
I am so mad at myself for thinking about pageviews or pinterest or what would bring this blog traffic. Because in the process I lost something I can never get back. When we had Hudson's third birthday, I was so excited to share, but I really wanted to be able to offer the firefighter printables we made for his birthday, so I didn't write the post. Well, Hudson turns four this month and I never did get that post up. And now all those thoughts and feeling I had about my little guy are gone. ...
Easter Craft Carrot Bookmark
Simple, cheap and with the kind of supplies I have laying in my junk drawer, is my kind of craft lately. With Easter right around the corner, an Easter craft felt in order. These carrot bookmarks are cheap, quick, simple and useful. The kids really love creating and feel a real sense of pride and accomplishment when they finish a project. It isn't uncommon for the kids to grab supplies and create with no direction from me. They are creative little souls all on their own. We had a little ...
Small Bedroom Decor & Bedroom Decorating Ideas
Small Bedroom Decor and Bedroom Decorating Ideas No matter the size or your budget, a bedroom should be an oasis. This in-depth post covers small bedroom decor and bedroom decorating ideas to help you create the bedroom of your dreams. Creating a beautiful bedroom is simple once you have a few key elements: A beautiful bed frame, a bedside table and a few key pieces to pull together your bedroom design idea. How to become a bedroom designer There is no certification involved, but here are ...
