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Personalized Character Alphabet Book

Personalized Character Alphabet Book

Little Brother is slightly character-obsessed. He loves characters from various cartoons/movies, so I wanted to put that “passion” to good use by helping to reinforce letter names and sounds by creating a character alphabet book for him. We don’t…

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Ping Pong Alphabet Bounce

This is a super-simple activity that Little Brother loved! I used leftover ping pong balls from our hands-on blood demonstration and the plastic inserts that hold frozen quiche bites from a baby shower I helped with several months ago. To…

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Books about Grandparents

Books about Grandparents

Our children are truly blessed with the world’s greatest grandparents. Both my parents and my husband’s parents are simply crazy about their grandkids. It brings us so much joy to see our parents love our children so intensely. Since we…

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Ivy Kids: September Monthly Literature-Based Kit

*This is a sponsored post. I was compensated for sharing my honest opinions on this product. All opinions are 100% mine. Have you ever wished you had an entire month’s worth of learning activities planned and prepped for your…

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Scotch Laminator for just $17.99 today only (8/19)

Hot deal alert! The Scotch Thermal Laminator is currently $17.99 today only! And the laminating pouches are on sale too. I’ve had this laminator for years and love it! This is the lowest price I have seen it…

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A Back to School Prayer for our Kids

A Back to School Prayer for our Kids

Sometimes I get frustrated that the Bible gives us such little explicit instruction on the task of raising children. Honestly, there are few things that matter more than raising up the next generation to love the Lord. I have…

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10 Things Every Teacher Wants You to Know…But Won’t Tell You

10 Things Every Teacher Wants You to Know…But Won’t Tell You

As a former first grade teacher and now a parent, I have seen both sides of the fence when it comes to schooling. I have said it a thousand times and I will say it again…I would be a…

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How Are Germs Spread? Demonstrating the Importance of Hand-Washing

How Are Germs Spread? Demonstrating the Importance of Hand-Washing

Teach your children the importance of hand-washing with this unique demonstration! This activity is an excellent visual demonstration for how germs are spread! It’s August! Which means that school is just around the corner! It is an exciting time…

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50% off Back to School Toys and Products Today Only

Today only, get up to 50% off select toys and kids products on Amazon! Here are just a few of my favorites: This Melissa & Doug Easel is just $51.99. This Mind Blowing Science Kit is just $8 (regularly $19.99)!…

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Activities for When Kids Have to Wait (no materials required)

We have all been there…what was supposed to be a 10-minute oil change or wait at the doctor’s office suddenly becomes more like an hour (or two!). Worst of all, you weren’t prepared for the wait and didn’t bring…

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Homemade Banana Pudding

Homemade Banana Pudding

This homemade banana pudding recipe is from my Oma. She makes the most amazing desserts and this recipe is certainly no exception. Trying her homemade banana pudding might make you gag at the thought of ever having the boxed…

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Feed the Alphabet Monster

Feed the Alphabet Monster

I love being able to repurpose things that would otherwise end up in the trash. And if you have children in your house, chances are the two items needed for this activity are plentiful: bottle caps (from milk and…

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Human Body Activities for Kids

Human Body Activities for Kids

The human body is marvelous, isn’t it? I am constantly in awe of the amazing creation that encompasses our bodies. Big Brother asked specifically to learn about the human body this summer and we have been having a blast. We…

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Paint with Tops

Paint with Tops

A few weeks ago we made homemade spinning tops (which the boys are still having a blast with). We found yet another way to have fun utilizing them: paint with tops!! Besides being a fun art project, this activity is also great…

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PURELL 30-Day Challenge

*This is a sponsored post. I was compensated for sharing this information from PURELL (in conjunction with the Mom It Forward Blogger Network). Germs are a major concern with a new baby in the house. We have always encouraged…

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Homemade Afterbite (anti-itch salve for mosquito bites)

Homemade Afterbite (anti-itch salve for mosquito bites)

I do not always remember to put mosquito repellent on the boys every time they step outside, so we inevitably have some mosquito bites around here. After Bite has been a lifesaver this summer. Unfortunately, however, I left ours at…

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Why the Human Body Needs Both Muscles and Bones

Why the Human Body Needs Both Muscles and Bones

This simple demonstration answers the question of why the human body needs both muscles and bones. This is a great introduction for young children to the various systems in our bodies and how they work together. This activity was inspired by…

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World’s Best Spinning Top

World’s Best Spinning Top

Tops are one of the oldest and most beloved toys. Clay tops have supposedly been found in the Middle East dating all the way back to 3500 BC and wooden tops in Egypt from as early as 2000-1400 BC. These…

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