April Fools Day is the perfect time to play silly pranks on your kids. Don't let April 1 pass you by without trying out at least one of these April Fools Day ideas. All of them are easy to do at home, and most of them don't require any advance planning. Let me know which one of these fun tricks fools your family this year! April Fools Day Pranks But first, a little bit of April Fools Day Trivia for you. No one is really sure who started the ...
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5 of the Best Read Aloud Books For Tweens
Did you know that read aloud books aren't just for babies and preschoolers? I admit that once my kids are able to read by themselves, I pretty much quit reading to them. I did not think they needed me anymore. But I was wrong. Tweens and teens can actually benefit from listening to books. It wasn't too late for me to start reading aloud to my older kids. So I did. When I began reading books to the older kids, I quickly realized that I enjoyed ...
Baby Essentials Moms Can Buy in Bulk To Save Money
This post was sponsored by Sam’s Club®, however, the text and opinions are all my own. #MomSavesAtSamsClub Preparing for a baby is a big deal. Babies need lots of stuff, especially the first year. There's diapers, wipes, clothing, and food just to name a few. A convenient way to shop for baby essentials and save money is to buy in bulk at Sam's Club. Buying in bulk gives you the chance to stock up on the things your family needs at ...
De-Stress Your School Morning Routine
Do things tend to get crazy at your house in the mornings before school? You are not alone. Weekday mornings can become the most stressful time of the day for families. Everyone is in a rush to get ready and out the door on time. The good news is you can de-stress your school morning routine with a few simple changes to your family's daily habits. These tips will help you tame the morning madness. Start Getting Ready For School the Night ...
Why I Send Wet Ones Wipes To School in My Child’s Lunch Box (And You Should, Too!)
It is Back-To-School time, which means I'll be back to packing school lunches really soon. I have already started shopping for lunch supplies. A few of our must-haves items are reusable lunch boxes, food containers and Wet Ones® wet wipes. Lunch boxes and food containers are pretty self-explanatory, but why are wet wipes at the top of my list? To put it simply: Because I want to make sure my son cleans his hands at lunch time. Germs and ...
3 Ways To Prepare Your Child For Preschool
Starting preschool is an exciting milestone for your child. They will make new friends and experience lots of new things at school. Most preschoolers will need some time to adjust to their new surroundings and schedule. Parents can help make the transition to preschool easier by doing these three simple things to prepare their child. [Tweet "3 Ways to Prepare Your Child For Preschool "] 1. Arrange playdates with other ...
How to Make a Snack Station For Kids
It's time to start planning for after school snack time! My kids are starving the second they get home from school. They head straight to the kitchen and raid the shelves for snacks. To make it easier for them to help themselves, we keep snacks organized in one place: The Snack Station. Snack Stations make it easy for my kids to grab mom-approved snack foods. I put a Snack Station in the pantry and another Snack Station in the ...
Help Schools Earn Cash with Box Tops for Education
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of General Mills®. The opinions and text are all mine. One of the easiest ways to earn cash for your school is with Box Tops for Education. It really is as easy as clipping the Box Tops off of participating products and sending them to your school. Schools send the Box Tops in for cash. Each Box Top is worth ten cents. Believe it or not, that adds up fast! Box Tops For Education ...
Super Fun Summer Learning Activities For Kids
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Carson-Dellosa. I reviewed the free content on their website to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for my participation. #SmarterSummer Summer vacation is one of the best times of the year at our house. I am just as ready for a break from school as my kids. That said, I don't want them to totally unplug their brains and forget the things they ...
