It’s the best day of the year! I’ve been waiting forever for Treat Yo’ Self 2017! Don’t know what’s happening? Then read the cake. Parks & Rec characters Donna Meagle and Tom Haverford are all about treating themselves. It’s a day devoted to luxury and pamper. The best clip to show you is when Tom…
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pasties Recipe
These Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pasties are a perfect fall treat! They are really easy, especially if you pick up some refrigerated pie crust. And they are a must if your family loves Harry Potter. A few years I made some Pumpkin Pasties for my son’s Harry Potter Party. And I loved having food from the…
Letter of the Week: E
We are so excited to learn about the letter E this week! Focusing on a letter each week helps me plan fun activities and teach my daughter to recognize the letter and the phonics so we can work on reading. These lessons and ideas are perfect for moms who want to save money and do…
October Monthly Menu Ideas
Menu ideas are especially crucial during busy months like October and December. Every year I tell myself I’m going to start sewing in the summer, but man is it hard. Our summer is only 8 weeks long and with trying to work on our summer fun list, and school starting in July, it just doesn’t…
Letter of the Week: D
We are so excited to learn about the letter D this week! And maybe it has something to do with donuts. I’m thinking Hurts Donuts in Tempe. In case this is your first post in our series, I am doing preschool at home with my daughter this year. I plan out three days worth of…
Brazilian Limeade Drink Recipe
This Brazilian Limeade is going to change your life. I know it’s pretty terrible that I’m sharing this awesome recipe on the first day of fall, but in my defense it still feels like summer over here. (#azlife) Okay, the actual reason is that our family life has been non stop. Which makes me want…
The Letter of the Week: C
I’m crazy excited about the letter C. I’m hoping my lesson plans are helping your kids recognize their letters. Letter of the week can be so fun. In case you missed the letter A or the letter B you can click over to find those lesson plans. It may help to check out my Preschool Morning…
How to Plan a Treasure Hunt
Have you ever wondered how to plan a treasure hunt? Today I’m sharing some tips for planning your very own treasure hunt. It’s pretty easy and a lot of fun. Every year (well since 2005) I’ve been organizing treasure hunts for my family. We love inviting family and friends to join the fun. September…
The Letter of the Week: B
The letter B is going to be a blast! If you are just joining us we are focusing on a new letter each week. I’m not an official preschool teacher. I’m just a mom who loves teaching her kids. When my oldest (how is he 12 now?) was a toddler I started this idea with…
September Monthly Menu Ideas
Excited to share a new some new monthly menu ideas for all the busy moms (and dads) out there. Meal Planning makes life easier. It’s been years and I won’t ever go back. Monthly Menu Ideas Fish Foil Packets Bean Tostadas Cafe Rio Chicken & Salad Hamburgers Skillet Chicken and Garlic Butter Sauce Taco Tuesday!…
