For many, November is a month of giving thanks. While pilgrims and turkey crafts are fun for kids to make, you can actually use those crafts to help kids think about all they have to be thankful for. This adorable thankful Turkey Paper Bag Puppet is one of our favorite November crafts for kids preschool-first grade. […]
It Could Have Been Worse
Stopping in the garage before going into the house, I took off my coat, boots, jeans, and finally my panties. Shards of glass fell to the ground. Shivering, I left it all there to clean up later and headed towards the shower. It all still felt a little surreal. Once I was dressed, […]
Thankful Thursday 11/21
If you’ve been a regular reader here, you know that until recently I always had a Thankful Thursday post. While I still share what I’m thankful for each week on the Facebook Page, I’ve decided not to stress about a weekly commitment here on the blog. But this week, Mama Kat’s prompt to […]
Thankful for Awesome Teen Helpers
His hand squeezed my left index finger with all its might as we approached the building. After the past week of, “I don’t want to go!” over and over, and knowing how nervous he gets when more than a couple other kids are around, I was fully prepared to stay in the classroom […]
Looking Forward to Fall
Fall. With temperatures still in the 90’s this past week, it is hard to believe it is here. And while I am sad that the days of swimming, laughing, and having no particular place to be are over. There are things I am looking forward to this fall. 1. Cooler temperatures. This […]
