how to encourage reading with the Percy Jackson book series
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How to get kids to read more on the ultimate summer road trip

This post has been sponsored by Disney Book Group. All opinions are 100% mine. “Mom, we should totally go on this road trip!” In April, my son discovered a 30 day “ultimate” U.S. road trip on Facebook and wanted to do it THIS summer. “Hey buddy, that sounds cool but I’m not sure if it’s…

What to pack for a picnic – tips for unplugging

What to pack for a picnic – tips for unplugging

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Gold Peak Tea. All opinions are mine alone. #MyGoldPeak #CollectiveBias The summer’s coming to an end and I’m all nostalgic for summers past. There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned picnic with iced tea and all the fixin’s to bring the summer to a close. Unplugging from…

You Won’t Believe What Happened When I Made This Chore Chart
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You Won’t Believe What Happened When I Made This Chore Chart

Inside: My kids weren’t doing their chores … same for you? Get this free printable chore chart and my system for motivating the kids to do their chores and stop fighting about it. No one wants to do chores, especially our kids. Chores are an honorable way to teach kids responsibility, to hold themselves accountable…

The Back to School Gift Teachers Really Want
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The Back to School Gift Teachers Really Want

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #doingthe99 #99yourschoolyear #CollectiveBias We got the list of school supplies from the elementary school this week and it is really long. Have you gotten the same HUGE list from your schools this year? I headed to the 99…

Mom Hack: Printable Snack Chart for Back to School

Mom Hack: Printable Snack Chart for Back to School

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #KeepingMomsCool #CollectiveBias Teaching the kids how to choose healthy snacks and meals is so important to helping them grow into adults who make smart choices. We’re working with our son Matthew to teach him how to make better choices…