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Helping Kids Eat Healthier at School

by Marie

Guest Post by Andrea Garen of Meals Matter.

Children who eat nutritious foods do better in school, but coming up with healthy back-to-school lunch ideas that children will actually eat can be a challenge for many parents. The key is to balance nutrition with your children’s personal taste by getting them involved in the back-to-school lunch [...]

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Tips for Journaling with Kids

by Marie

Guest Post by Carrie of This Mama Makes Stuff

Journaling is such a great activity to do with kids. I love it because I am able to preserve a little piece of who my children are at a particular moment in time. And like we all say, they grow up way too fast. I also love [...]

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Fun Ways to Practice Writing the Alphabet

by Marie

My little girl is now interested in writing and drawing lines, so I figured she’s ready to start forming those lines into letters. We now take time everyday to practice writing letters of the alphabet from A-Z!

As she’s just starting out, we go slow and easy. We play this little game that she loves. I [...]

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Giveaway: Back to School Shoes from Famous Footwear

by Marie

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. The winner is #130 Ginny. Also, the coupon below is still good for $10 off your purchase of $50 or more. Have fun shopping for shoes!
It’s that time of year when we go through our kid’s closets and see what clothes and shoes are fit [...]

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What’s Your Back to School Tradition?

by Marie

My son has just started 1st grade and we’re now back in the school routine of things. Bed time is earlier, breakfasts are bigger to last him through until lunch, and homework has to get done before playtime. I see there are a lot of you too who are gearing up for Back to School. [...]

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DIY Reusable Lunch Set for School

by Marie

I’m happy to have Amy from Progressive Pioneer here as my guest today. Her blog is all about getting back to the basics of life. She’s sharing a great way to pack your kids lunch by using reusable items.
It’s back-to-school time! Instead of oodles of plastic bags and disposable accoutrements, how about a cute, [...]

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Crayola’s Back to School Giveaway

by Marie

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. The 2 winners for the Back to School Giveaway from Crayola are: #51 Nicole & #70 Alison. Have fun with back to school!
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Even though back to school is right around the corner, just 2 weeks away, we’re still trying to hold on to Summer. I [...]

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First Day of School Schultüte

by Marie

I’m contributing over at Alpha Mom’s – Once Upon a Holiday again today. Come see how I made my first grader this school cone called a Schultüte!

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5 Home Schooling Tips for Teens

by Marie

April, from Sweet Life in the Valley, shares some of her favorite “Sweet” things on her blog. As well as being a photographer, she’s also a Mom of 3 and home schools her tweens! Today she’s guest posting with 5 great tips to home schooling older kids.

With home school you have the option to tailor [...]

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Picture Perfect Puzzles

by Marie

Here’s a perfect activity to do over the School Holiday Break… PUZZLES! We’re loving this Disney puzzle. If you know the characters then you know where every piece goes! My kids are great at helping me find the matching colors. My daughter loved finding all the pink ones for Sleeping Beauty and all the yellow [...]

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