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Creating a Family Valentine’s Mail Station

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About the time my oldest son was starting to read and write, I came up with the idea of making a Valentine's Mail Station as a simple invitation to encourage all of us to write to each other. Easy setup, budget-friendly, and self-sustaining, this project is the perfect way to create some authentic literacy experience in your house and build some fun family traditions. Related ... Read More

Simple Home Staging Tips That Will Make Your House Sell Fast

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This is part one of my new moving with kids series. Since moving is definitely an adventure for families I wanted to share our experience with our recent move. It's not a secret that homes that are staged well sell faster. Staging is all about helping buyers see themselves in the house and making your space look its very best. We recently sold our home in less than 36 ... Read More

Unique Teacher Appreciation Gifts

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Got a favorite teacher you want to spoil this year? Teacher Appreciation Day is just around the corner and you might be looking for some special teacher appreciation gift ideas for your favorite teacher. Skip the apple mug or gift card this year and really knock their socks off with these unique teacher appreciation gifts. As a former teacher, I can tell you that these ... Read More

Unique Easter Basket Stuffers for Kids

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I can already picture my floor on Easter morning, shortly after my kids have eagerly torn into their Easter baskets. The colorful foil of Cadbury Creme Eggs, neon sugar dust ground into the carpet from the Peeps they've shoved into their mouths, and bits of packaging from cheap toys mixed in with the dreaded plastic grass that seems to find its way to every corner of the ... Read More

Delightful Book Gifts for Kids Who Love to Read

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As a former reading teacher, there's no better gift in my mind than encouraging kids to be readers. Books make wonderful presents for readers of all ages, but sometimes it's hard to pick out just the right book, or maybe you don't know a reader's taste very well. These book gifts for kids are just the solution! Here are a few gift ideas that will make it a little easier ... Read More