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    10 Things to Think About Before Your Child Starts Kindergarten (That Have Nothing to Do With Academics)

10 Things to Think About Before Your Child Starts Kindergarten (That Have Nothing to Do With Academics)

TEACHERS, A CONDENSED VERSION OF THIS POST IS NOW AVAILABLE AS A PDF TO SHARE WITH PARENTS! Click below for easy printing.
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    Quick First Day of School Pictures: Use Fingers to Show New Grade

Quick First Day of School Pictures: Use Fingers to Show New Grade

The first day of school is such an exciting time–it’s a fresh start and the beginning of a new adventure. But it’s also a very hectic time!  My kids […]

Easy No-Bake Chocolate Cookies

These chocolate cookies are delicious, and they couldn’t be easier or more kid-friendly since you don’t even have to turn on the oven–music to my ears here in the […]

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Father’s Day Secret Footprints and Poem

Father’s Day is almost here, and many of us are trying to come up with creative ways to make the dads in our life feel special.  As for our […]

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125 Family & Sibling Photos: Posing Ideas & Inspiration

Well, Memorial Day has come and gone; we’ve power-washed our deck; and we’ve had our first s’mores of the season.  It’s official–summer is here for our family!  For many […]

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    Decorate With Family Photos and Hang a Wall Gallery With Ease

Decorate With Family Photos and Hang a Wall Gallery With Ease

We finished some house renovations in January of 2012, just before daughter #4 was born. Since her birth, I’ve been so busy keeping up with everyday life that I […]

Custom Photo Cards! Who Says They’re Just for Christmas?

Nowadays, I think most of us use pictures in our holiday cards.  Some people still print their photos and then insert them in their cards, but more and more […]

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    50 Gift Ideas for the Ladies in Your Life: Perfect for Mother’s Day!

50 Gift Ideas for the Ladies in Your Life: Perfect for Mother’s Day!

Mother’s Day is just over two weeks away already–how did that happen?!  I am still getting used to writing “2013” on my checks (not kidding)!!!  If you are suddenly […]

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First Birthday Party Ideas, Details & Decorations

My youngest of four girls just turned one–sniff!  I can’t believe I will never have another first birthday party to throw!  With this being my fourth go-around, I have […]

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    Baby’s First Year Photo Book: A Special First Birthday Gift for Your Child

Baby’s First Year Photo Book: A Special First Birthday Gift for Your Child

I am so excited to share this idea with you!!  When I first started taking these pictures of my daughter each month, I really wasn’t sure what I was […]

First Year Baby Pictures: Show Scale Each Month

This post has been a year in the making!  I started taking these pictures six months before I even had this blog… I first got the idea to take […]

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Easy DIY Canvas

My girls and I worked on this project one rainy Sunday, and it only took us a few hours to complete it!  I really love art with favorite sayings […]