I love a good planning session and there’s nothing quite like the start of school (let the mamas rejoice!) and a new month to really get me pumped to plan ahead! First, let’s take a quick look at how loosey-goosey my planning became towards the end of summer. We had a constant stream of visitors and I put my writing… Read More
Well, we’re in the thick of the summer, Mamas. I hope you’re having fun and checking items off the Summer Bucket List daily! But with August beginning, most of us (parents and kids alike) are already thinking about the upcoming school year. And if you’re like me and have kids like mine, you’re also worrying about how to make the… Read More
At some point recently, you’ve looked at your spouse and said, “I really think Susie needs help at school. Do we need to get her tested or something?” And you know the school can do some testing and will have to in order to provide her with any special help. Maybe you’ve already requested they look at her or maybe… Read More
“So, at this time, I’d like to inform you that your request to have your son evaluated by the school district for special needs has been denied. We will keep an eye on him and discuss this again if it becomes necessary.” The principal snapped her folder shut and walked out. With those words, the other eight people in the room… Read More
I’ve had several people ask me… How do you get it all in? As a busy mom, when am I supposed to find time to take care of myself? Well here are my top five tips for making fitness and yourself a priority! ➡ Set a bedtime and stick to it. This one is super hard for me. As the… Read More
Go to any bookstore or your library and you’ll find shelves FULL of early chapter books and series which are geared towards girls. You’ll have to look a lot harder to find books which fill that void between picture books and no pictures at all for boys. The Frank Einstein series, by Jon Scieszka, happily fits right into this niche… Read More