Heading back to school is an emotional time. Back in the day (the same day when we walked to school in 3 feet of school, up hill both ways) our parents didn't think twice about sending us to school on the bus with a sack lunch containing a bologna … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids About Money: Giving Kids Money for Back to School Shopping
As a parent one of our most important jobs is teaching kids about money. Each year we have a fantastic teachable opportunity with back to school shopping when there are school supplies, lunch boxes, shoes, clothing, and more to buy. There are 13 … [Read more...]
Responsibility and Chore Chart for Kids with Printable Chore Chart
Parenthood is filled with so many unknowns. As our girls get older one thing that we struggle with is defining responsibilities and creating a chore chart for kids. Everyone grew up differently. Some houses paid for grades while others gave an … [Read more...]
Printable Last Day of School Certificate: Time Capsule Memories
It's such a cliche, but kids really do grow up so quickly. It's important to take a snapshot of kids at this very moment so we can look back on those memories later. Help children celebrate with a fun Last Day of School Certificate (that would be … [Read more...]
Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea: Target Gift Card Teacher Appreciation Printable
Teachers are an essential part of a child's life. There are so many reasons to tell your children's teachers "Thank you" throughout the year. If you are thinking about teacher appreciation gifts and want something practical then a Target gift card … [Read more...]
Homemade Gift for Mom: Mother’s Day Coupon Book
Celebrating mom can happen on her birthday, during the holiday season, on Mother's Day, or (truly) any day of the year. This printable Mother's Day coupon book is the perfect homemade gift for mom in any circumstance. There is a spot for your child … [Read more...]
This Printable Mother’s Day Questionnaire Will Make Mom Smile
Mother's Day is the time that we showering some of the most important people in our lives with meals, gifts, and words. It's the time of year when kids bring home Mother's Day cards and stories from school. It's also the time when children … [Read more...]
Teacher Appreciation Idea: Lottery Tickets
There are a lot of people who make a school run smoothly. During teacher appreciation you may want to give a small gift to numerous people at the school, but you may not want to spend a fortune doing so. As a room mom I was responsible for taking … [Read more...]
Test Treats: One Smart Cookie Printable Tag
Notes have a wonderful way of making people feel special. Add a little sweet treat to the note and they feel even more loved. It is standardized testing time for my third grader. As a test treat for her class I made a One Smart Cookie printable … [Read more...]
Jelly Bean Test Treats: Use this Printable for a Fun Surprise
Tests are a huge part of school. Spelling tests, unit tests, math fact tests, state tests, and the list goes on and on. Tests extend into adulthood too (I often say my patience is tested daily...that's what having two girls 15 months apart in age … [Read more...]
Leandrea is a married mom of two girls, ages 10 and 12, living in Atlanta, GA. She is passionate about helping people save money one coupon at a time. Read more