Yes, I know that back-to-school items have been on sale for a month. I know that the reading lists and over-the-summer assignments are now being worked on. I know that the countdown to have the massive school supply list finished has begun. But I want to scream: SUMMER ISN’T OVER YET! In Atlanta we still […]
Summer Reading: How to Stop the Summer Slide
I am a stickler about reversing the “summer slide”. I want my kids to have tons of fun over the summer traveling and visiting attractions and just being kids, but I also make sure #campmom offers some learning time too. My three older kids all have workbooks they need to complete each day. I also […]
Learning to Love Reading with Alpha-Bits and Little Free Library
Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post but was asked to write about the partnership with Little Free Library and Alpha-Bits to obtain a Little Free Library for my own community. As always, all opinions are my own. I am all for finding creative ways to get my kids to learn. I buy the […]
Win a $50 Target giftcard & prize pack from #TrueBlueSchools! #ad
Check out True Blue Schools to donate money to your school This is a sponsored post full of information I know you will want. While I’m being compensated for writing by Georgia Natural Gas, I’m really doing it because I believe in value of a good education. Georgia Natural Gas tapped me as one of […]
#WW: Back To School for the Smiths
The summer is over. It’s sad in a way but I am excited for the new opportunities this new school year will bring to myself and the kids. Here’s our back to school photos from this morning. I’m still a little teary…are you? Nina-Rose, my big first grader! Pre-K this year for Bryce! 5 days/week […]
Pace Academy online auction offers deals, steals, & one-of-a-kind items
Let me say that I don’t have kids at Pace Academy but I have friends who do and respect the school, its reputation, and its educational philosophy. I also respect the well-endowed scholarship fund that offsets the hefty tuition fees that it costs to attend this prestigious school. To help Pace continue to offer all they do […]