Making Life Simpler – 5 Easy Chore Charts

Last week I started a series called Making Life Simpler, kicking things off with a post about T-Mobile’s money-saving prepaid phone plan, Simply Prepaid™, that can save you money while helping you stay connected with the kids. Today, I am sharing another way to keep dibs on the kids: Chore Charts. These 5 DIY Chore Charts
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Staying Connected with T-Mobile Simply Prepaid™ – Making Life Simpler

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ChangingPrepaid #CollectiveBias When is the time right for your kids to get their first cell phone? Getting a cell phone means teaching the kids about responsibility as well as giving them more independence and chances to grow in
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Show Your Love with Cards for Kids using Hallmark Kid Posters

I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser.#kidscards #collectivebias Matthew has been working hard on trying to learn to tie his shoes. Since he’s entering second grade, its important to him to become more
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Things To Do At Night While Camping with Boys

Are you going camping this summer? Looking for activities to keep the boys entertained and excited? I’ve gathered up a few great ideas on things to do at night while camping. When night falls, there are lots of alternatives to telling scary stories around the campfire. I rounded up some great ideas of nighttime activities
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How to Make a Perpetual Calendar for Back to School!

Saturday Morning Crafts is back, for a 3rd Season, and this weekend is our “season finale” – yeah, it’s a short 5 episode season!  Tune in this Saturday as Matthew and I show how to make a Perpetual Desktop Calendar for Back to School. Check out the entire show schedule below:


Celebrating Your Extraordinary Kid

I thought I did not want to be a mom. And then, it happened. The entire trajectory and purpose of my life changed in that instant and it is something that only other parents can understand – you don’t know until you’ve been there. The bond I have with my kids is something that I
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10 Summer Crafts To Do With Your Kids

You’re totally unprepared for summer – don’t worry, we got ya covered! For the last two years my kids have spent the summer with their grandmother in North Carolina. Woohooo!! Party time for the parents!!! Right? Well, party time is over – this year they are staying with us in California. Actually, I am pretty
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