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 ...
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How To Make a Paper Bag Book Cover
Remember when you used to do this? My son's teacher recently assigned the class to make a paper bag book cover. Most kids these days have never done it! I ended up helping out and we both had fun with this simple project. In case you are looking for an eco-friendly and crafty way to protect your books, I outlined the process step by step. ...
Is Your Child’s Lunchbox Making Them Sick? It Could Be!
Is your child's lunchbox making them sick? It could be! According to the 2012 Lysol Back To School study, only 45% of moms clean and disinfect their child's lunchbox every day. Leftover food crumbs and spills can harbor germs and bacteria that contaminate your child's ready-to-eat food, potentially causing your child to get sick (as in food poisoning and diarrhea). Yuck! It's important to follow a few basic food preparation hygiene practices ...
Boogie Wipes Review and #Giveaway
Every parent knows what it’s like to try to scrape crusty boogers off a child’s face – or at least I like to think I’m not the only one whose kids’ runny noses can get kind of gross sometimes. Boogie Wipes are a great alternative to regular, dry tissues that don’t do much to clean little noses and can hurt, too! What makes using a Boogie Wipe so different? Boogie Wipes use Saline to break down mucus, fast. Boogie Wipes are also ...
Kids Konserve Earth Day Challenge (& promo code)
As a parent, I am always looking for opportunities to teach my children about the importance of taking care of our Earth. The Kids Konserve company and their products strive to teach kids the importance of remembering to REUSE. During Earth Week (April 18-22), schools can register (CLICK HERE) to compete with other classrooms across the country in the "Reduce Your Lunch Waste Classroom Challenge." Winners will receive a Kids Konserve Snak Pak ...
