How Life Has Changed Since Becoming a School Mom {Or Not}

We are into our 4th week of school and one of the biggest adjustments of our lives, and Brad and I are still pinching ourselves over how well smoothly it’s running.  No tears, no complaints, no reluctance – is this just honeymoon newbie school phase still?  People keep stopping to ask me what I’m doing …

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45 Alternatives to PBJ for Lunches

It seems like this time of year, we all start to fall into a lunch rut (and I only have to pack 4 lunches once a week!). Same ole. Same ole.  Perhaps it’s the standby of PBJ, or maybe it’s a classic turkey sandwich that gets the most love in your lunchboxes. In case you’re …

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On The 1st Day of 1st Grade…

  Today marks your first “offical” day of first grade.  What fine little men you are becoming – so independent, bright, funny, determined, and spunky. I have this feeling it’s going to be a great school year.  We’re off to a good start at home, but I’m excited to see you learn with your friends …

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10 Best Back to School Deals on Amazon

I’ve been collecting school supplies and the scoping sales, and was pleasantly surprised to see that Amazon has some great ones!  And with 2-day right to my doorstep FREE shipping with Amazon Prime, it makes back-to-school shopping a no-brainer! Here are 10 of the Best Back-to-School Deals that Amazon has to Offer: 1. Crayola 96 …

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Simplistic Kindergarten Homeschooling

This is by no means a how-to or instructive post, just a glimpse of what homeschool with our little “class” of kindergarteners looks like. Obviously, we’re just newbies  and have much to learn, but we’re happy to share what how we’re wading our way through our rookie homeschool  year. Whelp…we’re well over half-way into our …

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