As soon as the temperature dips my kids start requesting hot cocoa. I have to admit it is hard to resist a warm chocolate drink on a cold day. So I decided to surprise the kids with an after school hot cocoa station yesterday! I had so much fun with this activity that I wanted…

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how to encourage kids to read

Reading is a huge part of our family’s day-to-day life. We’ve been reading with the kids since they were babies. Now that two of the kids can read, it is an even bigger part of our routine. My kids are all bookworms! I believe that some kids’ personalities are more drawn to reading than others.…

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Tips and Tricks for a Smooth Back to School

School is back in session and summer is sure winding down! While it is hard to accept all that it brings, there are some comforts and routines that I enjoy getting back into. I don’t know if anyone can relate but we were WAY off schedule all summer. We left chores undone, meals were eaten…

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