Happy Holidays! Every December, I host 12 giveaways to give back to YOU and to say how thankful I am for you! If you are an email newsletter subscriber, you get information about the giveaways in your inbox. However, sometimes those emails can get lost in your inbox or you want to see who won each prize, so this page is to help with that! You can refer back to this page to see the giveaways and also see who won them. All the winners are contacted via email. Day 1 - Teacher … [Read more...]
5 Must-Have Teaching Supplies
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. See my disclosure for more details. Before I became a teacher, I underestimated how much work teaching would be and how much of my own money I would spend on my classroom and students! Teachers put so much time, money, and love into teaching and they all deserve a pay raise! Now that I'm a homeschool mom, I am also putting in so much time and money into teaching my three boys. Over the years, I've used various tools to make teaching … [Read more...]
Christmas in July Giveaways
We're nearing the end of July, which means it's Back to School season! I'm one of those people who loves summer and wished it lasted a bit longer, but I do also think Back to School season is exciting! Every July and December, I love to host giveaways. It's a fun way to give back to you all and say thank you for reading my blog and for all your support. This year, I will be hosting 5 days of giveaways from July 21-25th. Every day there will be a new giveaway. All of the details will be on … [Read more...]
Christmas in July – Giveaways!
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure for details. I'm sure you'd agree that It's been a hard year. I wish we could back to what "normal" used to look like. With so many changes in our world and the uncertainty for what's to come, I know that it's a stressful and anxious time. Because I am so thankful for you all, I wanted to give back in a small way. Introducing...Christmas in July! For five days, I will host giveaways on this post. I did this back in … [Read more...]
Nuts and Bolts Busy Bag
Busy bags are such a great way to keep little ones busy. Today I'm sharing with you an idea that is super simple to set up, but will keep your little ones busy for a while! This nuts and bolts busy bag is sure to be a hit with children who like to build and create things! Here's what you need for this nuts and bolts busy bag: nuts bolts washers board with drilled holes We were given this set of nuts, bolts, washers, and boards (with holes) by a sweet friend. I'm so thankful … [Read more...]
As the Sun Said Goodnight {Book Review & Giveaway!}
Today I'm sharing with you a lovely book called As the Sun Said Goodnight. This a beautiful story about how children all over the world go to bed. Children will love the imagery Heidi uses in her writing. Her smooth and playful words will naturally paint pictures in the child's head. She's also created neat illustrations to accompany this story. Since this book talks about saying goodnight around the world, children will learn a few cultural things from the book. Such as, learning that … [Read more...]
God Made Just One – Review & Giveaway!
Disclosure: I received these products for free in exchange for an honest review of them. All opinions expressed are 100% mine. I am so excited to tell you about an amazing Christian children's book! The book is called God Made Just One and it's from Mary and Martha. This beautiful book shares the message that each person is special and is uniquely designed by God. When my friend asked me about doing a review, I immediately said yes! I am a huge fan of children's books, especially ones with … [Read more...]
Binnie’s Coconut Butter {Review & Giveaway!}
I'm so excited to tell you about a new (and delicious) product on the market. Binnie's Coconut Butter is a healthy spread that can be eaten on fruit, in oatmeal, on toast, in smoothies, or even just off the spoon! So why am I sharing this with you today?! Because it's awesome for parents and kids and I know you're gonna love it! My friend created this coconut butter with intention to teach her kids how to eat healthy as well as how to fuel our bodies with real good food, like the … [Read more...]
Friday Favorites – Giveaway Time!
Hey there and Happy Friday! Did you have a good week? It seemed to fly by here! After I share my favorites from the week, I have a giveaway that you won't want to miss! Favorite #1 I love soccer season. Call me crazy, but I like being a soccer mom. Troy loves playing soccer and we love to watch. I bring all the kids and we make a little play area on a blanket. And of course we have snacks! :) Favorite #2 This is my new favorite mug! I got it from HappyMommyBox.com. This phrase is a great … [Read more...]
Week in Review
Did you have a good Fourth? Sorry this post is going out later than normal...we had a busy day yesterday and stayed up pretty late last night! Here's our week in review... Our favorite date... Visiting Nana at work and having a special lunch in the 'secret alley'! The boys loved running down the brick path and eating a delicious lunch. My favorite sandwich there is the Uncommon Veggie sandwich. It is DELICIOUS! Wes' least favorite moment... He did not like the EEG he had last Tuesday. It … [Read more...]