While I am never ready for warm weather to go away, by fall I am ready for a return to routine, apples & pumpkins. We have a few fall traditions, but sometimes it’s nice to do something new. With that in mind, here are a few things to celebrate this fall! September Classical Music Month […] Read more…
***This post originally appeared in the Spring 2014 issue of Traverse Bay Family Magazine. It has been reprinted with permission.*** I am a gift giver. It’s one of my love languages. I really dislike having a ton of clutter and toys all over the house and yard though. In order to cut […] Read more…
I love to keep a list of FUN holidays to celebrate in our homeschool for those days when the everyday is just, well, everyday. If you are in need of a little inspiration this spring, try celebrating one of these special days. March National Craft Month 2nd Thursday – Popcorn Lover’s Day 3/1 – Peanut […] Read more…
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for your support! Being a bit of a personality test junkie, my husband and I found that The Five Love Languages were super helpful in meeting each other’s needs. It was only natural that we try to determine the love languages of our children, too. My personal […] Read more…
Okay, so I know that the holidays JUST ended, but toward the end of the month or into February, boredom will be setting in BIG TIME. Here is a list of fun celebrations and oddball mid-winter holidays for January & February. January Holidays Hot Tea Month National Soup Month 2nd week – Letter Writing Week […] Read more…
I love to give my kids gifts–I’m pretty sure it’s one of my love languages. A close 3rd, perhaps. But I don’t like a ton of candy in the house, nor do I like a bunch of junk to pick up. That being said, here are 4 Valentine’s gifts for kids that are clutter-free. 1. […] Read more…
I don’t really have anything new to add for Valentine’s Day this year, but I DID want to share these gems from previous years. Teen & Twenty Go-Fish Cards – Free Printable Valentine’s Day Menu’s for Kids How To Spend Valentine’s Day with Your Family (A Guest Post) Read-Aloud Thursday – Valentine’s […] Read more…
Earlier this year my daughter was REALLY struggling with being able to identify anything 10 or over. Those pesky 10’s, 11’s and 12’s make no sense in English :). In order to help her learn to identify them, I made these free printable spring/valentine themed go-fish cards to help children identify numbers from 9 […] Read more…
This was originally posted on another blog of mine (Happy Homemaker Reviews). I consolidated them to continue to simplify my life. – Jen (04.2012) *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Everyone I know is sooooo busy during the holidays. Between children’s activities, shopping, decorating and all that goes with Christmas…well, I feel like Cindy Lou Who at the Mall. I […] Read more…
I LOVE to send Christmas cards. I simplified one year and didn’t send ANY and I wasn’t real happy about that. Since then, I’ve modified my Christmas Card “policies” to save time & money at Christmas. 1. Alternate years. I send to EVERYONE one year, then just family & select friends the next. This […] Read more…