Want your kids to read more over the summer, but not sure how books will compete with their electronic devices? Here are some easy ideas for how to encourage more reading this summer! Summer is upon us… and that usually means that kids will be spending the bulk of their time doing two things –…
30 Day Challenge Ideas You Need to Try (but not all at the same time!)
Want to try to form a new habit or improve yourself in 30 days? This roundup of 30 Day Challenge ideas can help you take better care of your health, better manage your finances, stay on top of your house work, and more! Is it just me, or has tackling a 30 day challenge become…
Last Day of School Printables – For Pre-K through High School!
These last day of school printables are a great way to keep track of how your kids change year to year. Use these printable end of the year worksheets to record “all about me” information like your kids’ favorite things, details about the school year, and more! If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve taken…
The Ultimate Summer Bucket List – 100 Ideas Kids will Love!
Make your summer bucket list with these 100 ideas and a free printable, so you can keep track of all of the fun activities you want to do this summer! Summer is coming. Are you already thinking of responses to the constant “Mom, I’m Bored!” musings that are about to be coming your way? If…
Color Coding Your Planner with Planner Categories – A How To Guide
Color coding your planner, but have no idea where to start? Read this easy guide for how to color code your planner with planner categories! Plus, get a free printable color coding key to get you started on your planner organization journey! You’ve got a new planner, cute planner accessories, and enough washi tape to…
Teacher Appreciation Letter – Free Printable Fill in the Blanks Template!
Make your end of year teacher gifts even more special by including a Teacher Appreciation Letter! Have your child use this free printable teacher letter template to write his or her teacher a note of thanks, or write your own letter with these tips! If you’ve been around here for a while, you know that…
DIY Faux Mercury Glass – Easy Spray Paint Tutorial!
You don’t have to spend big bucks on mercury glass vases and storage jars, when you can easily make your own DIY faux mercury glass with spray paint and this easy tutorial! Mercury glass is all the rage right now, but a quick search on Amazon will tell you that it’s not cheap. Just a…
How to Clean Out Old Candle Jars
Learn how to clean out old candle jars and remove old wax to repurpose for craft projects or DIY storage containers! I LOVE the Bath and Body Works candles. Not only do they smell great and disguise the stench of stinky dog, but they also come in the cutest glass candle jars. Old candle jars…
Mom Bucks – Awesome Printable Reward Coupons for Kids!
Need an easy reward system for kids? Pass out these printable Mom Bucks when kids complete their chores, do well on Spelling tests, or help around the house! I’m a last-minute, procrastinate ’til the end kind of Mom. Case in point, last Easter I realized the night before that I had only bought two measly…
Make a Chore Chart You Can Stick With – Avoid these 8 Mistakes!
If your family chore chart is just a waste of space on your fridge, then read this! Here are 8 common reasons why your chart isn’t working for you, and how to make a chore chart that you’ll actually use. Most families struggle with chores. Kids don’t like doing them any more than we do…