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PDX Summer Fun Guide! 33 FUN Activities to do in Portland/SW WA!!
With the rising cost of gas, more and more families are looking for affordable “staycations” this summer. I wanted to share a list of some of my very favorite NW kid-friendly locations! Your family is...
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100 Chapter Books – Printable Version!
Summer is in full swing, and by now, you may find yourself struggling adjusting to having the kids back at home. You may be reading about all of the different things other moms are doing to keep their...
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Twitter for Beginners
I used to be a Facebook only girl. Facebook is the way I communicate with my “tribe” (the amazing group of moms and dads that choose to support me and read my posts!) When I joined Twitter, I didn’t...
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100 Pictures Books You MUST Read to Your Kids!!
“There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.” – Jacqueline Kennedy As a mother of four, and a former classroom teacher, I’ve had the absolute...
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Great Websites For Kids
Lately, I’ve noticed a ton of “pay to play” websites for kids. While I am all for great educational computer games, I know that for many families, paying to access online games just isn’t a feasible...
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What Does My Child Need to Know Before Kindergarten??
Today, I wanted to give you a “starter list” of skills your child should have before entering kindergarten. As a former kindergarten teacher, I have seen first-hand the difference having these skills...
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8 Everyday Learning Opportunities
Getting your child ready for kindergarten (or any grade!) is easier than you think! You don’t need a degree in Education to educate your child! I wanted to give you a list of quick, easy, everyday...
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Making the First Day of School Special
I’m pretty sure someone has invented a time machine and entered my life into warp speed, because I have two kiddos in school this year. My oldest daughter will be going into first grade, and my oldest...
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44 Books About Presidents For Kids
In just over a week, we will be electing our president. While many parents may be tiring of all of the political ads, rants on social media, etc., election years are wonderful opportunities for...
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25 Days of Christmas
If you’ve been wanting to create a Christmas bucket list, fill an advent calendar, or simply spend more quality time with your family, these holiday activities are sure to create cherished memories....
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5 Minute Chores
One of the things I hear over and over from friends and other mothers is, “I never have time to clean!” Moms frequently feel overwhelmed with the amount of housework that has to be done. It’s easy to...
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2013 Children’s Book Award Winners
I remember searching for the shiny, gold, Caldecott medals on book jackets as a child. I’d comb the library shelves looking for that beautiful sticker. I learned early on that the special gold seal...
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100 Books About Math For Kids
Numbers, shapes, counting, telling time, patterning, addition, subtraction, and so much more! Math is an exciting world of logic, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning. Getting kids EXCITED about...
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40 Books About Spring
Spring is the time of new beginnings. Leaves begin to re-appear on trees, flowers emerge from the ground, and animals awaken from their winter slumber. Everything is made new again. Bright colors and...
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25 Books About Birthdays For Kids
Today is my oldest child’s birthday. I can’t think of a better way to show a child you love them than with a book! Reading enlarges a child’s world. In the words of most beloved Roald Dahl, “I have a...
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25 Books About New Babies for Kids
Becoming a brother or sister can be scary if children don’t know what to expect. Many children struggle with anxiety and fear they may lose the attention and love of their parents. However, with...
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25 Books About Earth Day
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” ~ Dr. SeussAs we join together today to celebrate Earth Day, let’s pledge to raise responsible and caring...
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A Mom’s Survival Guide to Having a Sick Child
It’s the middle of the night. You’ve finally managed to get to sleep after an exhausting day of caring for your kids and the household. You’re tired. You’re always tired. And then you hear it. You’re...
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You Might be a Child of the 80′s If…
Today is my birthday…the big 3-2. In honor of being a baby of the ’80s, I’ve compiled a most excellent, tubular, and radical list of things children of the ’80s will appreciate. Sit back, pop open a...
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Chasing Supermom’s 2013 Bookshelf – 25 Books
I’ve been saying, “I wish I had more time to read” for YEARS now. I have always had an intense love of reading, but have allowed the busyness of motherhood, blogging, housewifery, etc. take priority....
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