Month: August 2023
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Pinterest Roundup: Homework Stations
Where do your children do their homework? When I was growing up, I had a small desk in my room. My children sometimes do their homework in the kitchen at our kitchen island, at the dining room table, or sprawled out on their beds. Lately, I find myself wishing we had a designated homework spot…
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How to create a capsule wardrobe for your children
I don’t know about you, but we fight two frequent battles at my home: my kids wanting to wear things that don’t match, and my kids having a closet full of clothes they don’t wear. Each year, we seem to buy so many items of clothing, and some of them are outgrown before they are…
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DIY Bulletin Board and Chalkboard
We had this white frame lying around and nothing to do with it. It was costly and in good shape, so I didn’t really want to get rid of it. My oldest needed a bulletin board so I figured, why not? I bought a piece of foam board out of the poster section at our…
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World Photo Day: Tips for Taking Better Pictures
Today, August 19, is World Photography Day. I am blessed to be friends with several different local photographers and some of them have even passed along some tips to me. 1. Wait til Sunset to take portrait photos If you don’t, your subjects will look a bit like this. We learned our lesson. Isn’t this…
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Back to school wellness routines: staying hydrated
My family lives in North Carolina. The summers and early falls here are hot and humid. Staying hydrated is very important, but also very difficult. My family and I try hard to stay hydrated, especially as school starts back. Here are some tips for making hydration a part of your routine. 1. Pack your water…