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Sep 28

September 28, 2019

Fun Books for Fall

Check out these fun books for fall that kids will love!  Reading is so good for kids and I try to encourage it every chance I get!   My book collection is all about holidays and seasons and my grandkids love to read them when they come to Gramma’s house and my fourth grade students love them too.  They like to  learn about all the fun activities and events associated with the different holidays and the changing seasons.  The most…

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Jun 13

June 13, 2019

Newborn Baby Essentials

Newborn Baby Essentials

Newborn Baby Essentials! These are My Beautiful New Granddaughters, G7 and G8 (my little Es)! They are so loved and cherished!! This is a little tale of how they came to be. Infertility, Frustration, Hope and Patience My oldest daughter Hillori struggled with infertility and had a hard time getting pregnant.  She and her husband David worked so very hard to get them here, visiting specialists, having tests, and experiencing countless, worries, heartaches and tears.  I had many conversations with…

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Feb 1

February 1, 2019

Valentine's Day Books for Kids

Valentine’s Day Books for Kids!

Valentine’s Day Books for Kids!Check out these wonderful Valentine’s Day Books for Kids!  Reading is so good for kids and I try to encourage it every chance I get!   My book collection is all about holidays and seasons and my grandkids love to read them when they come to Gramma’s house and my fourth grade students love them too.  They like to  learn about all the fun activities and events associated with the different holidays and the changing seasons….

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Jan 5

January 5, 2019

Winter Fun in Books!

Winter Fun in Books!

Winter Fun in Books! Reading is so good for kids and I try to encourage it every chance I get!   My book collection is all about holidays and seasons and my grandkids love to read them when they come to Gramma’s house and my fourth grade students love them too.  They like to  learn about all the fun activities and events associated with the different holidays and the changing seasons.  The most wonderful thing of all is when my…

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Nov 5

November 5, 2018

Teaching Your Kids About Money

Teaching Your Children About Money – Avoid These 5 Mistakes!

Teaching Your Children About Money? Make Sure to Avoid These 5 Terrible Mistakes Your kids are never too young to start learning about money. Younger kids have very moldable minds. If you start teaching them about money from the time they’re toddlers, your children are more likely to grow up to become financially wise adults. However, in your quest to teach your children financial literacy, you may fall into some traps. Some tactics you take might be problematic in the…

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Jul 30

July 30, 2018

School Cookies

Back to School Sugar Cookies!

Back to School Sugar Cookies Are these the cutest cookies ever, or what?!  They’ll make the perfect back to school surprise for your little scholar (and your big scholar too)!  These delicious sugar cookies are easy to decorate for any holiday or season! Back to School Sugar Cookies – Here’s What You’ll Need: 3 Cups of Flour 1 Cup of Sugar 1 tsp Baking Powder 1 Cup of Butter (I use salted) 1 Large Egg tsp Vanilla Extract Here’s What…

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Jul 23

July 23, 2018

Traveling With Kids

Traveling with Kids? Use this Checklist

Traveling with Kids Traveling with Kids? Use this Checklist If you are traveling with children, you must know that planning is necessary.  If you fail to plan in advance, everything might end up going wrong.   Here is a checklist that will help you to travel with minimal hassle when with the kids: Before Your Trip Double-check your flight schedule – you need to check 24 hours in advance whether your departure and arrival times have changed. To know about any…

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Apr 6

April 6, 2018

Behavior and Classroom Management for Parents and Teachers

Behavior and Classroom Management for Parents and Teachers

  Behavior and Classroom Management One of the most frustrating tasks charged to parents and teachers alike, is the task of getting children to behave.  We’ve all seen (or been) the frustrated and embarrassed parent of a child throwing a temper tantrum in the grocery store.  Most of us have experienced (if not from the point of view of the teacher, then from that of the student) the chaos of a classroom full of out-of-control students. While the rules, rewards…

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Oct 22

October 22, 2017

Halloween Skull Coloring Page

Halloween Skull Coloring Page! Hey Friends!  Check out the fun new coloring page I made for you!  I’m super excited about it because it’s a little unique for me!!  My style is usually a little more warm and cuddly than this and usually appeals more to kids.  But this decorative skull is pretty, modern, just a tiny bit edgy and sure to appeal to a more grown up audience (although my six year old grandson G1 insisted he needs a copy…

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Sep 24

September 24, 2017

Helping Kids with Nighttime Fears

5 Tips for Helping Kids with Nighttime Fears

Helping Kids with Nighttime Fears – A Guest Post by Neve from We the Parents – http://wetheparents.org.   “Just one more story. I’m hungry, can I get some food? I need a drink of water. Please stay, Mommy!” Every child has their toolbox of excuses and reasons to delay bedtime. However, it can be heart-rending when you know they are actually afraid and this is why they don’t want to be left alone. Nighttime fears are very common. A Dutch…

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Aug 12

August 12, 2017

Fun Stuff for Back to School

Fun Stuff for Back to School!

Fun Stuff for Back to School! August is such a fun time of year, time to start back in school again, make new friends and learn new things!  It means a fresh start, new adventures, activities and opportunities.  The stores are full of brand new school supplies and families are busy doing back to school shopping and buying stylish new outfits!  This collection of Fun Stuff for Back to School will only add to all the excitement.  It’s full of…

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Aug 12

August 12, 2017

Back to School Books

Back to School Books Students, Parents and Teachers will Love!

Back to School Books   I love, love, LOVE children’s books and Back to School Books are some of my fayvories!  We usually think of Back to School as a fun and exciting time, but lots of times kids are afraid or nervous about starting a new school year.  When I took my daughter to her second grade class she burst into tears and broke my heart!  My sister has a grandaugter in middle school who recently sent her a…

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Apr 19

April 19, 2017

Are Your Kids Trustworthy?

Teaching Kids to be Trustworthy

Trustworthy – Teaching Children Being able to trust your child is a wonderful feeling.  Trusting your kids with important tasks or believing they’ll do the right thing, can free you from a lot of unnecessary worry.  But just how do kids become trustworthy?  Are certain ones just born with a propensity for it or is it a learned trait?  While some personalities surely lend themselves more readily to dependability, kids can be taught to be trustworthy! Teaching kids to have…

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Apr 11

April 11, 2017

Free Bunny Coloring Page

Easter Coloring Page

Bunny Coloring Page Who doesn’t love springtime, sunshine, colored eggs and the Easter Bunny?  To help you celebrate the Easter holiday here is a printable coloring page with a cute rabbit and his basket full of eggs, just for you and the kids to enjoy.  Print it out and use coloring crayons, markers or paints to make a fun and colorful picture.  Hang them on the fridge or bulletin board for a cute holiday decoration. It’s free just because I…

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Mar 30

March 30, 2017

Getting Your Child to Trust You

Earning Your Children’s Trust

Everyone wants their children to trust them and to believe the things they say.  Some parents just take it for granted that their children have faith and confidence in them.  Others wonder why their kids sometimes express doubt and fear about whether or not they can count on their parents in a given situation.  This is certainly a topic of importance that warrents some careful consideration from parents.  Parents who want to earn their children’s trust will follow these  ….

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