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Aug 09

Stepping Stones Together – Teaching Kids to Read

Trying to teach my kids to read has always been a tough and intimidating challenge. I try, but I guess my mind doesn’t work in a way that allows me to teach someone so small the daunting task of reading…especially when you get past the three let (read full article)

kids, Product Review, school

Aug 09

Our Mini Vacay @ Metropolis Resort

Located in Eau Claire, WI, about an hour east of the Twin Cities, we took a mini vacay at the Metropolis hotel and resort earlier this week. Looking for a family friendly get away before school started, the hotel portion of the resort is pretty dec (read full article)

family, just for fun, kids, Product Review, travel, vacation

Aug 01

Honoring a Teacher (Plus a Teacher Freebie)

School’s right around the corner. Some kids get really excited to go back while others prefer a never-ending summer! lol My kids have always enjoyed going back to school and I think a lot of it has to do with how they started Kindergarten. W (read full article)

freebie, kids, school, twitter party

Jul 29

Ten Tips for a Healthy, Safe & Successful School Year

School’s starting soon! I can’t believe how fast the summer has flown by! ;D For my bunch the first day of school is the day after Labor Day. From past year’s experience, the first few weeks can be rather difficult for everyone. Getting accu (read full article)

kids, school, tips

Jul 26

Kid Friendly Party Food

I’m at Make It From Scratch today whipping up fabulous fun party food the kids will love! It’s also great for lunch, picnics, or any other get together. Make sure you pop on over to see what I’ve created!   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (read full article)

food, kids, Make It From Scratch, recipe

Jul 26

Kid Friendly Party Food

I’m at Make It From Scratch today whipping up fabulous fun party food the kids will love! It’s also great for lunch, picnics, or any other get together. Make sure you pop on over to see what I’ve created!   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (read full article)

food, kids, Make It From Scratch, recipe

Jul 14

Googly Bands Series 2 Retirement Party w/TONS of Prizes

Googly Bands is retiring their series 2 product line of bands/bracelets. To celebrate, they’re throwing a retirement party tomorrow at 2pm Pacific time. That’s noon CST or 11am EST. Follow Googly Bands on Facebook to get in on the fun tomorrow. (read full article)

gift guide, giveaway, just for fun, kids

Jul 14

Googly Bands Series 2 Retirement Party w/TONS of Prizes

Googly Bands is retiring their series 2 product line of bands/bracelets. To celebrate, they’re throwing a retirement party tomorrow at 2pm Pacific time. That’s noon CST or 11am EST. Follow Googly Bands on Facebook to get in on the fun tomorrow. (read full article)

gift guide, giveaway, just for fun, kids

Jul 13

Online Education ~ The Future is Here

Most of you know I’m planning on starting school next month to earn my Associates (and eventually Bachelor’s) in Web Design. Online school was the best option for me and my family. Did you know online school is an option for kids in elementary, (read full article)

kids, Product Review, school

Jul 09

Apparently we’ve had a death!

It seems a butterfly has passed onto the great beyond. Funeral services were held but as you see, it was anything but a peaceful and organized service! It was entertaining but I was also intrigued by the Four Fellas’ perspective of the death of su (read full article)

family, kids, summer

Jul 06

Swap Kids Clothes Nationwide!

You can swap clothes the kids have outgrown locally or across the country. You only pay a $13  flat rate shipping charge for the box you receive. Typically there are 10 items in a box. When you’ve collected enough clothes to ship out, it’s (read full article)

frugal, kids, save money, shopping, tips

Jul 06

Free Fun For the Four Fellas!

We’re still adjusting to trucker hubby being on the road most of the week and now we’ve added two more boys to the mix. Hubby’s two sons, ages 7 and 11, are here for the remainder of the summer. YIKES ~ I’m the only chic in the house! Mon (read full article)

family, freebie, frugal, kids, trucker's wife

Jul 03

Radio Flyer 93 Years Later!!!

Can you believe the classic little red wagon has been around since 1917? I remember having one of those little red metal wagons as a kid. We hauled rocks, grass, Barbies, stuffed animals, Hot Wheels and a wild assortment of other things - even a fe (read full article)

gift, kids, Product Review

Jun 25

TV is the DEVIL! Seriously, the D.E.V.I.L!

I'm not one of those anti-television - zero video games - only educational videos allowed kind of moms. We are gadget people. We actually love our television. and satellite. and dvr....oooohhhh the dvr! Each of the kids has a set in their rooms. (read full article)

family, kids, Parenting, tips

Jun 21

Balance Benders – Totally Worth $10

Balance Benders is a series of grade level work books focusing on balance style puzzles and algebraic concepts. Think Sudoku for kids - a legal puzzle addiction for kids in grades 2-12!   In the beginner series, every page uses a picture imag (read full article)

Books, kids, Product Review

Jun 18

Covered in Bubble Wrap

After you become a mom, a light switch seems to flick on inside you. You suddenly become the safety police! Remember that lovely coffee table you cherished so much? The gorgeous focal point of you entire living room... It’s now a crawling. w (read full article)

kids, Parenting, tips

Jun 16

Tell Us Your Little Nugget & Win BIG!

Tyson and Food Network’s Robin Miller are teaming up once again to bring you an awesome new promotion. Keep reading to learn how you can win great prizes like $5,000 and A YEAR’S SUPPLY of Tyson’s 100% All Natural Chicken Nuggets! {dancing the (read full article)

kids, meal planning, sweepstakes

Jun 15

Wiglington & Wenks – A Fun Educational Site for Kids

Summertime proves a difficult time to work in some educational learning for my kids. Rainy days provide a great opportunity to take advantage of several online learning games my son loves. The school has hooked us up with programs like Study Island (read full article)

freebie, kids, Product Review

Jun 03

Car Club Car Shows – Free Family Fun

In my neck of the woods, summer means CAR SHOWS. Car club members in Minnesota, North Dakota and even Canada come together several times throughout the summer to show off their fancy wheels. These events are totally free which means a fun family fri (read full article)

family, freebie, frugal, just for fun, kids, summer

May 23

Simple Sprinkler Fun

What’s more fun than running through the sprinkler on a hot day! View Full Album Thursday afternoon was awards day at school. J didn’t receive any awards but we’re still proud of his improvements this school year. Despite telling him how p (read full article)

family, just for fun, kids, spring, summer

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