By Erin Oltmanns
Back to school is a flurry of tradition and keepsake creation. I’m not a scrapbooker or crafter, but I’m all about the first day of school photos, taken each year on the front porch before departing for the big day.
The end of school is a flurry of another sort.
We’re busy appreciating teach...
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By Erin Oltmanns
My girl just kicked off her second year of preschool. Snapping photos this year was very different because I did so without being concerned about whether or not she was ready.
Kid couldn’t wait to start school again.
Can you tell?
I can’t believe how much changes in a year. Heck, I ...
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By Carina
Are you ready to try the kid bento box trend for your school lunches? I ran across this post from Alphamom that details the amount of work it usually takes to get those bento boxes looking both adorable AND edible.
Full post at Alphamom
What do you think, can you handle a bento?
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By Erin Oltmanns
Want to give your kiddo a midday burst of sweet sentiment? Oh sure, YOU know that you made that PB&J with love, but those wee people you share your life with will feel extra-special with a little note tucked along side those slices.
Here are some sweet printable lunch box notes to download an...
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By Erin Oltmanns
I am the worst at shopping for clothes. Without a detailed list I can’t remember what I need. Hence my closet full of black t-shirts. (They go with everything!)
This problem is compounded when I’m shopping for my wee children because just when I get their sizes burned into my brain, they hit ...
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By Erin Oltmanns
The school year is winding down and it’s a great time to give your favorite teacher a little pat on the back. Perhaps with our printable Teacher Report Card?
Don’t worry. We only focus on the positive. Teachers work hard. No way are we tossing in a “needs improvement” on this here report ...
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By Carina
I ran across the craziest pictures of these Indonesian children crossing a broken suspension bridge over perilous waters while walking to school. Check out this video:
Know what I'd rather do? Walk to school uphill both ways.
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By Rachael Herrscher
Looking for Halloween class party ideas? We've rounded up a few easy crafts, games, and treats to help!
You've been assigned to bring the treat . . .
Witch Hat Cookies
Halloween Party Food
We especially like the Octopus Drink
Gummy Worm Ice Cubes
Mummy Dogs
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By Janelle Sorensen
When my husband and I toured schools to find the one we wanted to enroll our daughter in, I’m sure I was silently voted one of the strangest parents ever. Why do I feel I was secretly endowed with this title? Because every room and hallway we were taken through, I sniffed. A lot. And, accordin...
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By Carina
Do you volunteer at your kid's school?
The first year I helped was for the Kindergarten Halloween party. I made sugar cookies from scratch for the kids to decorate. I was also totally nervous. I mean, I know I'm an adult and a mom, but who could have guessed that moms are just people who are ...
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