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Preparing your child for a new school year doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Before you venture out for back to school shoe shopping, take note of these six tips. Shop smart this year!
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Here are FIVE things to include in your bundle of joy’s bedtime routine, guaranteed to make the transition from day to night easier!
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As hectic as the holidays can be, it’s easy to get lost in the chaos and forget about what‘s important. It wasn’t until I became a mother, almost seven years ago, that I was truly able to understand how much I cherish my family. A portion of who we are as individuals can be credited to those closest to us. Luckily, I have been fortunate enough to have an incredible support system my entire life. I like to think that this is what has made me the person I am today. Everything changes when you have a child and as your family grows, so does your heart. While it’s fun to give and receive gifts during the holidays, it’s more about the special moments we share. From baking cookies together to reminiscing around the Christmas tree, the best things in life really are free. Love, laughs, and memories are just a few of them. Family is always worth celebrating.
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Growing up I had my fair share of insecurities and awkward moments. Until middle school I was always the tallest child in my class, had an unruly frizzy perm accompanied by the biggest bangs you could fit on a human forehead, pale skin, huge round glasses with thick frames, crooked pinkies (which I share with my mom and daughter), and a shy personality to hide behind. Even though most of this was the norm in the 90’s it still took a lot of time for me to embrace my beauty, goofiness and all. Today I feel beautiful because I am mother and I think we can all agree each of us has a special glow inside of us.
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I have a love-hate relationship with coupons. Our relationships hasn’t always been strained but over the years we have had our differences. Don’t get me wrong, when I was pregnant five years ago I spent a lot of my free time clipping, organizing, and enjoying the thrill of saving. If anyone knew how to use coupons it was me. My family referred to me as freebie queen and frugalista because I was always taking advantage of a new deal. But as the years passed I became busy with many other things- working, school, parenting, and blogging. I just don’t have all that extra time to slave away, flipping through mailers and snipping until the wee hours of the night.
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This is the first year that I will be participating in full blown back to school shopping and honestly it kind of excites me. I know other parents are reading this and thinking, “Are you OUT of your mind, it’s horrible!” Toodie is entering Kindergarten in a few weeks and I don’t know whether I should be excited for her or frightened because my little girl is growing faster than I ever imagined. When I was little I loved the idea of back to school shopping because it meant new clothes, supplies, and a cool backpack. Toodie has started to get excited also and has been active in picking out what she will need for her big day and new year!
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It’s never too soon to start planning for Summer. It feels like Spring just arrived but in the blink of an eye the kiddos will be out of school and looking at you to entertain them! I’ve made a long list of “FIFTY Fun Summer Activities For Kids” that can help you get through the season. Grab your flip flops, lather on the sunscreen, and get ready to enjoy a Summer full of sunshine and FUN!
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One word: BOOGERS. First of all why do kids enjoy picking their noses so much? I’ve come to the conclusion that it could only be one of two main reasons. It’s either the satisfaction of picking a hidden treasure that they have spent all day working to dig up or it’s the sudden rush they receive when they wipe that excavated jewel on the furniture when no one is looking. The other day I was getting ready to wash my sheets and I noticed that on the wall above my bed was a collection of dried boogies, almost formed into a shape of some sort but I couldn’t quite make it out. Now I knew who they belonged to but I wasn’t sure why the wall had become a giant Kleenex. I didn’t know whether to laugh or get a chizzle. My little booger monster was forced to reveal all of her “collection” spots around the house and help mommy remove them asap!
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