Storytime At The UPS Store #ToysForTotsLiteracy

Early literacy is very important to me and has been for years. I took classes about it in college and made it a focus of my classroom when I taught Pre-Kindergarten. When I had the chance to organize a storytime to benefit the Toys For Tots Literacy Program I was really excited to participate and … Read more

Picture Schedule For Children {Tutorial}

Some children, especially those with difficulties when transitioning, benefit from a picture schedule. Seeing what their day will look like and knowing what is coming up will make transitions easier. It’s also helpful for children who are waiting for something later in the day. My son’s Developmental Therapist suggested that I make one for him. … Read more

Shopping With My Smartphone: UPC Codes vs. QR Codes

I recently headed to Target to try out two smartphone applications, the Red Laser UPC scanner and the QR code reader. I will admit that normally when I am out shopping with my children the last thing on my mind is scanning bar codes and QR codes. I’m usually just trying to get out of … Read more

Shoe Shopping

I love shoes. My post-college years were spent buying the most stylish shoes I could afford. Most were impractical for everyday wear but so cute that I just *had* to have them! Now that I am a mom those shoes sit and collect dust in my closet. I wear them to events and for the … Read more

Small Kitchen Appliance Shopping at Sears

Having moved into a new house during the winter there is so much on my “want to buy” list. I recently learned that Sears was more than just tools and had a great selection of other items like outdoor living furniture and toys so I headed there to check out their selection of small kitchen … Read more

March Madness Fun With #Orville

Watching sports and eating go hand in hand so I was excited when I got the chance to have some family over for a March Madness party. I found plans for a March Madness viewing party on the Party BluPrints website, made a shopping list, headed to Walmart to get all my ingredients (see my … Read more