Put the coffee mug down! Seriously. I know it’s cute, I know it says just the right thing, but I promise your child’s teacher has 529 coffee mugs in the cabinet right now. As a former teacher I got at least one coffee mug (usually more) each first day of school, Christmas, Valentine’s, Teacher Appreciation…
Journaling is a great way to reflect, express yourself, and even boost creativity! Whether you’re a seasoned journaler or just starting out, there are tons of ways to make it work for you. Here are some ideas to get the creative juices flowing and find the joy of journaling: 2. Bullet Journal: A hybrid between…
Mastering the basics of addition, subtraction, and multiplication is so important because many other math concepts are built on these skills. They come naturally to some kids but many others need extra practice to become fluent. These exciting math games will help all kids strengthen these necessary math skills. Why These Skills Are Important Having…
Buying gifts for young children is always so fun but that doesn’t mean those gifts can’t serve a purpose too. There are a lot of toys out there that do not facilitate learning, strengthen fine or gross motor skills, and do not keep kids’ interest. These toys always end up buried in the back of…
Do you find yourself constantly overwhelmed by the chaos of daily life, struggling to maintain a clean and organized home? Imagine a world where your space is always tidy, your mind is clear, and your productivity soars. By implementing a simple cleaning calendar, you can achieve all this and more. In this post, we will…
I saw a quote today and it perfectly describes this difficult season of my life. It basically says that I may look like I’m doing okay but that’s only because God is carrying me and handling things for me. He’s keeping me together. All of the hardship my family and I have been through the…
Spelling tests Spelling tests…we all hate them, right? As a former teacher, I know spelling tests are not best practice for teaching spelling rules and patterns for long term spelling success. As a parent, I know the angst spelling tests and studying for them can cause our kiddos! Unfortunately, spelling tests will most likely remain…
After school / homework time – let the chaos begin! I don’t know about you, but I always struggled to set an afterschool routine that worked and was realistic. Let’s face it, most of the time no two days or two weeks are alike. With sports, dance, music, gymnastics, and family time, everyday and every…
Here is a brief summary of what my family has been going through for the last year and a half: In January (2023) my husband was arrested, God was the lifter of my head (Psalm 3:3-5). In March my grandfather passed away, God was my comfort (Matt 5:4). A week later my mother-in-law passed away…
Life can be hard. I know. That’s why I started this blog. My family and I are going through A LOT of hard things right now. It can be tempting to turn away from God, thinking He allows bad things happen to us. Or that He even causes them. But He doesn’t. Why do bad…
