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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of The Folger Coffee Company. The opinions and text are all mine. This post was originally featured on another blog that I owned. But I felt it was important to reshare the best ways to thank a veteran for their service. The dreaded phone call … Read more

My son has been playing Minecraft for the last several weeks and when I saw these Free Minecraft Dot to Dot Printables. It dawned on me that there are probably other kids enjoying the game too . He usually sits with me in my room and I love listening to him build up his world. … Read more

Toddlers are great at picking up the music’s rhythm and tempo. One way to get them moving is to imitate each of the transportation movement cards. They love bobbing up and down, shaking their hips, twirling in a circle, and a wide variety of movements. So next time you see your toddler dancing, encourage them … Read more

Happy Father’s Day! Have you decided what to get dad for Father’s day yet? We decided to print off these free Father’s Day Coloring pages. My kids typically surprise dad with homemade gifts or make him a special meal. But since I am no longer with my son’s dad, these free Father’s day coloring pages … Read more

Disclosure: This conversation is sponsored by the Voices for Healthy Kids, a joint initiative of the American Heart Association and Robert Wood Johnson. All opinions and ideas are 100% my own. Have you ever looked at your child’s schedule to determine how much time they spend at recess and P.E. classes? Many schools are cutting … Read more

Is your child interested in learning ASL Alphabet? Asl is gaining traction as a second language for kids to learn. With these ASL alphabet play dough mats, your kids will be on their way to learning how to sign the alphabet. Item’s Needed Instructions Does your child want to learn the ASL alphabet? These play … Read more

These fruit directed drawing printables are a great way to get your little one interested in drawing. It helps boost their confidence, learn how to follow directions, and it is something that you can attach to a theme or unit study. Again, these fruit directed drawing printable is a great way to teach your child … Read more

These are just a few of the homemaking skills worth teaching your kids while they are still learning. Are you trying to figure out what skills you should make a point of teaching your child? Homemaking skills can make a great addition to your homeschool curriculum, whether it be a homemaking credit or simply a … Read more

Are you looking for ways to build the perfect summertime reading nook? Building your child the perfect summertime reading nook to relax with a book on a hot summer day is a great way to take advantage of the heat to get your child to read more. Set up a comfortable space that is only … Read more

Happy Mother’s Day! Have you gotten your mom anything for Mother’s day yet? My kids surprise me each year on Mother’s day. This year probably won’t be any different except my youngest wanted to do something for me. He knows that I love to color with my gel pens. So when he saw these fun … Read more