The following post is from Kristina of Toddler Approved: Now that August has begun, I'm starting to think about the upcoming school year. My son will be going to a kinderprep program for four afternoons a week, and I am getting excited for him. He loves school, learning, and spending time with his friends. Two…
The following post is from Jason & Jennifer Bruce of New Season Design: It's official. Walk into any Walmart or department store, and you'll find signs screaming Back-to-School. While we're not ready to write off summer just yet, we do want to make the most of the days leading up to back to school, and there…
The following post is from Kristina of Toddler Approved: Back when I was a full-time teacher I taught in the Writing/Arts Lab Summer School program in our school district each summer. The first day of school was always filled with get-to-know-you activities and stick journal making. It was always a favorite activity because it involved…
The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: Covering Your Books with Paper If you're like me, you have a bunch of odd books. I don't have the heart to get rid of paperbacks, bright colors, and torn bindings...but I don't have the heart. After all, I may want to read that again…
The following post is from Kristina of Toddler Approved: I grew up going to our town's recreation department camp every summer. My twin sister and I and our friends did lip syncs to Tiffany for the talent show and spent our afternoons making dream catchers and popsicle stick jewelry boxes. I loved sitting at the…
The following post is from Jason & Jennifer Bruce of New Season Design: Here's a fun activity for a rainy summer day. Why not make bouquet of flowers that will last? You'll just need these flower templates, some scissors, adhesive, pipe cleaners, and a vase or jar for your finished bouquet. We chose to use foam…
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer -- pools are opened, grills are uncovered and sprinklers are set up in the backyard. I'm ready for summer and all that it brings, but we're working hard to be intentional about our summer as a time to make memories with the girls and get refreshed! Last…
The following post is from Jason & Jennifer Bruce of New Season Design: Printable Stationery Packs {Great Teacher Gift!} As the school year draws to a close, you may be on the hunt for a sweet and thoughtful gift for teachers, aids, bus drivers, secretaries and other admin professionals, Sunday school helpers, dance teachers, coaches, or…
The following post is from Kristina of Toddler Approved: Kid made gifts that showcase artwork and can also serve a functional purpose are some of my favorite things to have my kids create for Mother's Day. I have seen several DIY tile coaster tutorials on Pinterest that looked simple, so we decided to adapt the idea…
The following post is from Jason & Jennifer Bruce of New Season Design: Free Printable Mother's Day Coupon Booklet Let's face it...what most moms want for Mother's Day is for someone to notice all that we do daily and give us a break from the responsibilities that fill our days. What we want -- maybe even…