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How to Defeat the February Doldrums

Wednesday, 08 February 2023 by Barbori

February can be a slog. It’s cold. Winter feels as if it has stretched on forever. The crisp freshness of September fades into the bleak midwinter, and we are all tired of school. Spring is so close and yet so very, very far away. In an effort to fight our traditional February slump, I’ve decided

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Jiggles, Wiggles, and Giggles, Mama

Monday, 06 February 2023 by Barbori

Our youngest is now an active ten year old. He can’t sit still while doing book work. His body has to move. The chairs have to move (rock, shuffle, and fall over). The pencil has to fly. His body and hands and feet have to move. His mouth has to make noises. It can be

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Time Cabinet

Friday, 03 February 2023 by Barbori

A new year always gives rise to a flood of self-help posts and organizing tips for decluttering our homes and lives. I’d like to go a step further and encourage you to rethink how you spend your time. It just might be time to do some purging in this area as well. I like to

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Make Learning Active with These Indoor Scavenger Hunts

Wednesday, 01 February 2023 by Barbori

If you are looking for boredom busters to keep your kids entertained, why not make it educational? Here are eight indoor scavenger hunts to help make learning active with your little ones when heading outdoors is too cold, too rainy, or too impossible. Free Bedroom Scavenger Hunt Download The best place to start is your