Tips, Solutions and Humor for Moms
I am fortunate to have a lot of teachers in my life. So when I asked my friend Ginger about her favorite teacher gifts, she mentioned that one year she got a really nice beach towel with a clip to fasten it to a chair. I really like the beach towel idea. And, if you [...]
One teacher with whom I spoke suggested home-made bookmarks. Most teachers read a lot, and those who don’t are always grading and sorting papers, so bookmarks are handy. You can simply have your child draw a picture or write a message on a piece of card stock the size of a bookmark. Or if you [...]
I’ve been talking to teachers and moms about end of year gift ideas and one thing I heard over and over is how much teachers like gift certificates – even in small amounts – to the places they frequent. So if you are looking for a fantastic way to present multiple gift cards to a [...]
It’s that time of year. Moms everywhere are hunting down teacher gifts while juggling everything else on their plate. So, in an attempt to make things easier, I am finding and sharing thoughtful and creative teacher gift ideas. Here’s one that came my way a few days ago. A friend of mine brought her daughter [...]
1. Go to the library. A no-brainer, right? But since we live in the Bermuda triangle, what should be a free book option is not so free for us. It costs a lot to replace a lost book. Some people (me) aren’t responsible enough to check books out of the library. In summary, I can’t [...]
I make a handful of the same recipes over and over again. I needed something new and I needed it to be quick and easy. So I decided to pick up this little sliced ham for around $8. This one was about two pounds so I new I could get at least two dinners out [...]
I recently learned something interesting from my neighbor Tracy, who is the mother of one of the dog walkers. I was interviewing her for my column about how she teaches her kids (ages 9 and 14) about money. She said her son, Jake, came to her and asked for a video game that was “only [...]
If you haven’t seen it, read The Dog Walkers first. Not long after we met the dog walkers, my six year old came to me and said she wanted to start a business, too. We decided on a lemonade stand. I knew this would be an excellent opportunity to show her the value of a [...]
Looking for a simple way to jazz up a plain t-shirt? Check this out. Yesterday, my new friend Marta told me she likes to sew. “What kinds of things do you make?” I asked. She pointed at her son, Alexander, who was wearing this shirt. How cute is this?!?! Here’s how to make one: 1. [...]
Last summer, I treated myself to some crab legs (sorry, Sebastian). Afterwards, I put the shells in the trash and didn’t think of it again until we had some friends over for a play date. It was really hot so that trash was super extra stinky so I made a mental note not to do [...]
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