100 Days of Kindergarten School Project Ideas

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Last week, my youngest brought home a note informing us that 100 Days of Kindergarten was coming up later this month.  Wow!  It feels like just yesterday that I did this with his big brother. Because to celebrate, he needs to bring in a posterboard with 100 of "something" on it.  With my oldest, I thought we were soooo clever.  We cut a … [Read more...]

Gifts For Your Outdoor Explorer

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With three boys in the house, my family spends lots of time in the great outdoors. From hiking and camping to surfing and snowboarding, I love how being outdoors keeps my boys active, exploring, learning and pushing themselves. These activities, however, are always easier when we have the right gear. Here are some of my favorite holiday picks for … [Read more...]

Back to School With Planetbox Lunch Box

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Here's what back-to-school really means: back to schedules, back to homework and of course, back to making lunches. This school year, my first grader started back to school with this cool lunch carrier - the Rover Lunch Box from Planetbox. This eco-friendly, stainless steel lunch box has been a hit for my first grader (and me!) during the first two … [Read more...]

Made in America: Crayola #Giveaway & Review

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How are you doing with your back to school shopping? I see on Facebook that some of my friends around the country have already sent some of their kids back to school! My kids won't be going back until after Labor Day and although we're done with back to school shopping, I know plenty of last minute Moms who haven't finished up yet! And of course … [Read more...]

Thinking Back to School Yet? Check out these Adorable Lunch Totes from MyCocoLime.com (with Coupon Code!)

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Man, we're barely beyond the fourth of July and the aisles are already being stocked with Back to School items. This summer is just flying by! I have some serious back to school shopping to do this season - Nate (entering 3rd grade) has a page-long list of required supplies and my baby's going to Kindergarten! (!!) I'm already eyeing up new … [Read more...]

15% off at TwoBluePeas.com – Baby Gifts, Sibling Gifts & More

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I've long been a fan of TwoBluePeas.com, years ago Nate used to carry one of their backpacks. I'm happy to report that they have expanded their line over the years to include a plethora of great baby and kid products, including: Pink Stripe Doodlebag, $24.00. Love it monogrammed! Out of this World Lunch Bag, $30 Pink Shark Baby … [Read more...]

Think Mabel’s Labels for Camp. Plus, a #Giveaway! (3 Winners!)

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Summer Camp is just around the corner, and I'm excited to giveaway 3 Limited Edition Camp Combos from Mabel's Labels, labels for the stuff kids lose, valued at $39.95 each. Mabel's Labels' value-packed collection of UV resistant, waterproof labels and tags was designed especially for everything that goes to summer camp. Identify clothes, footwear, … [Read more...]

Kleen Slate: Love These Dry Erase Paddles for the Classroom & House

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Every now and then I receive a product that makes me say, well this is just awesome. I had that reaction when I opened up the samples I received from Kleen Slate. Kleen Slate makes dry erase paddles and products. The dry erase marker fits into the handle of the paddle and the possibilities are pretty endless with these paddles. Today, we used … [Read more...]

Getting your Preschooler Ready for Kindergarten with PreK Scholars

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It's been really interesting to watch my second son learn his letters and sounds this year.  I find I'm more fascinated with it this second time around than I was with my oldest.  Maybe because I was chasing around a crawling baby the first time? Whatever it is, I feel like I have this small window of opportunity right now to teach Cole (newly … [Read more...]

Loving Our Colourful Sticky Labels from Mabels Labels

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This time of year is always a whirlwind of labeling things for my kids for back to school.  After this year's Style School, I'm using Mabel's Labels.  Years ago, I had used Mabels Labels and I don't know why I ever stopped! I ordered my kids some Colourful Sticky Labels ($21). Love these!  They stick to just about anything - I have them on my … [Read more...]