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 has been learning the seven continents and five oceans in school and his teacher sent home a darling game to reinforce their studies at home. So, after supper the other night I doled out m&m’s and we challenged each other’s luck and geography for dessert! You’ll need: – 12 markers (we used mini… 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
After much begging and pleading (he gets that from his momma), we let the PCP enroll in an after school activity for first semester. And he picked chess, of all things. I cannot lie and say that I wasn’t quietly thrilled with this scholarly choice. Much to Honey’s horror, I cannot claim to know the… Read More
The PCP completed his first school project (outside of Science Fair which was optional) of the year a few months back (but it just came back home this week which reminded me about it)! Similar to Flat Stanley (have y’all heard of that guy?) the PCP’s class spent their Thanksgiving break carting the likeness of… Read More
As we sit on the brink of a brand new year, I thought it appropriate to take a walk down memory lane. Here’s a roundup of reader favorites from 2012… Monogrammed Canvas & Holiday Monogrammed Canvas Teacher Appreciation Round Up Guest Room {Before & After} Mason Jar Soap Dispenser Have a BALL this summer! {Free… 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