Per usual, it’s with bated breath that I anxiously await the gorgeous gowns, dapper men and coveted Oscars that will be doled out on Sunday eve. And while I’ll likely be watching in my jammies from the comfort of my bed, I will be keeping track of my picks and the big winners with another… Read More
I’ve mentioned a few times over the last few years that I struggle with what to “give up” for Lent. So, instead of temporarily foregoing something that really only benefits me (ie. Coke or french fries), I will spend time each and every day during lent actually living Lent. Except this year we are all… Read More
After brainstorming a few ideas, the PCP and I mutually agreed that a Tic Tac Toe Valentine with m&m x’s and o’s would be both fun and sweet for his classmates. In mini-cello bags (about 3” x 4” from Michael’s), we included a game board printed on white cardstock and a total of eighteen m&m… Read More
When the baby ran across a colorful bag of bouncey balls in Target, it was love at first sight ($4ish for 24). We packaged them up in mini-cello bags with an edited version of our “Have a BALL this Summer” topper and called the Valentine’s for his class complete! I folded the bags down, printed… Read More
The PCP’s class celebrated the 100th day of school with a day full of fun and games (and I’m guessing at least a little learning)! They did 100 piece puzzles, 100 themed word searches, activities and centers, enjoyed the annual 2nd grade dress-like-you’re-100-years-old parade, AND participated in a 100th day themed guessing game. 100th Day… Read More
At the meeting I had with the PCP’s teacher to discuss holiday party planning back in November, I came armed with an Oriental Trading catalog thoughtfully earmarked with a few fun crafts I hoped to order and call it a day. She, on the other hand, came armed with the seemingly crazy idea to have… Read More
I sent the PCP to school with a treat for his teacher and a handwritten note recognizing that coming to school and caring for her room full of first graders this week was probably just as hard as it was for us to send him off to school each day. The gift bag was simple,… Read More