Education is important in our house. While it is true that my parents were quite hands off about my education, I picked up the education vibe from their actions. My father left school at 16 to become a draftsman. After…
Category: Schools
BABW–Build-a-Bear Gift Card Giveaway!!
Dogs. Bears. Cats. Pandas. Horses. Bunnies. Dragons. You name an animal. Build a Bear probably has it! I know because we have a collection of BABW furry friends strewn around our house. BABW furry friends make the perfect toy for…
What Is Appropriate for Little Girls?
As a mom, I have the final say on my my girls wear. Period. I let the tween and teen have some say on their clothes, but the bucks stops with me. My tween and teen can choose their own…
A Blog Post…Uh Letter to My Kids
Letters are becoming a dying form of communication. In our house, my kids get cards and letters from their grandmothers. When my kids go to college, I am sure I will e-mail or text or Facebook them to keep in…
My Job Chart: Teaching Kids to Work
If you are like me, you will have days where everything works like clockwork. Kids get to school on time. Work assignments and meetings go as planned. Dinner is on the table. Chores are done. And then there are the…
Secretary of Education to Speak to Mom Congress — Webcast on May 3
A month or so ago I clicked on a link to the Mom Congress. I am a clicking fool lately. If I see it, I must click. Now I must admit that clicking around has led me to opps I…
Blogging for a Living?
Two years I started writing a blog. It was part of my grade for a graphic design and writing class. On the blog I commented on design elements that intrigued or repulsed me. Yes, repulsed. I have strong feelings when…
Read a Book, Give a Book at WeGiveBooks.org
As a kid I devoured books. I read through the Judy Blumes. I raced through Harriet the Spy. I became obsessed with reading every book in the Chalet School book series. The Chalet School books were written in 1930s and…
App of the Week and a Giveaway: Arithmaroo
I won an ipod touch. I know! Can you believe my good fortune? I won it before Christmas. It was a Christmas gift to myself…except my kids pounced on it. Two have ipods and were anxious to check out the…
#SchoolFail
I swear to you that I am a good Mom. I make lunches. Supervise homework. Kids have clean clothes for school. We have a set bedtime on schoolnights — different times for different aged kids. My youngest is read to…
