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The Best Busy Mom Planner (Or Why Every Busy Mom Needs a Bullet Journal)

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Are you a busy mom? Do you want to get organized but are wondering how to get started? Have you been overwhelmed in your search for planners for moms? I hear you! That is why I have share the best busy mom planner you can possibly find.  Let me give you a glance in my life right now. I have a happy 5 month old who loves to be held by Mom and Mom alone, a talkative 2 year old and increasing stubborn little girl, and a 4 year old little boy who is independent and determined. I am definitely a busy mom of three little ones. I am a mom, wife, blogger, piano teacher, and homemaker. I love my … Read More...

Encouragement As You Send Your Kids Off to School

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Dear Fellow Mom, This is it. This is the day you've known is coming. It's the day you've told been simultaneously anticipating and dreading. The first day of school. Whether you are sending your first child off to school for the first time (that's me!) or you are sending your last child off for the last time or anywhere in between - first days bring a lot of emotions for Moms. We have to let go. We have to entrust our child to another teacher. Now it is my job to entrust my son to another but it is not time to let go. Oh no! Mamas, we are always Mom! Remember this as you … Read More...

Individual Mini S’More Cups

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I love these mini s'more cups! Have a craving for s'mores? You'll love these individual s'mores!

There's nothing quite like the taste of a delicious S'more. I am partial to the gooey marshmallow myself, but the chocolate is imperative. Chocolate is always imperative in my mind. It's always fun to create S'mores over a campfire. Sometimes, though, you want the taste of a S'more without stacking the logs and lighting the fire. I discovered this mini S'more cups recipe and was delighted to discover it makes a perfect S'more in bite size portions! I've made these for cook-outs and tailgating, and these individual mini S'mores are always enjoyed. Rarely do I have leftovers, either! I … Read More...

How to Find Cheap Audio Books for Children

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Love this idea for getting audio books for kids! Here's a great list of how to find cheap audio books for children.

Nathan and I love reading our chapter books together. After finishing up the long Farmer Boy, I decided to read some short chapter books next. We started reading some of the Magic Tree House books. They are short enough that we can read one book a day. Even so, my eyes were attempting to close during our reading time the other day.  I then remembered I had a couple Magic Tree House cds. Nathan happily finished the rest of his chapter book that day by listening to someone else read and I was reminded how much I love audio books. There are so many amazing audio books for children available! Why … Read More...

8 Money Saving Articles Every Saver Needs to Read

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8 Money Saving Articles Every Saver Needs to Read - Great advice here!

I’m speaking on the Coffee Hour radio program at KFUO this morning at 9 am (CST). You can stream the interview live or listen to an archive on their website here. I am excited to talk about some of my favorite things on the radio - saving money and living frugally. We all know that frugal living is not always easy but I believe it is worth it. I've written before about what our frugal life looks like. I'll sum it up for you right now. My money saving philsophy can be summed up in two simple points.  Anyone can save money. Don't make excuses! Start today and start now finding ways to … Read More...

How to Make a Do a Dot Printables Book

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How to Make a Do a Dot Printables Book with Lots of Free Printables - It's a simple and fun idea for kids! Great for a traveling, too.

As a former preschool teacher and now a mom of preschoolers, I freely admit that I have a love of do a dot printables. Are you familiar with these? Do a dot pages are pictures created with special dot markers, or in my case, circle stickers. I love do a dot pages because they are a fun fine motor activity for kids. Whether you use markers or stickers, do a dots are a fun project that your kids are sure to enjoy. Nathan has loved making these pictures for years and Emma is now enjoying them as well. This post contains affiliate links. You can read more in my disclosure policy.  In … Read More...

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