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Nov 07

How to Get Rid of Your Elf on The Shelf or Get the Elf to Stop Moving - How to get rid of Elf on Shelf (Stop Elf on Shelves) - Creative Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Christmas activities for kids - 3 elf on the shelf dolls on a holiday background

How to Get Rid Of Elf On The Shelf Without Kid Meltdowns

If you're wondering how to get rid of Elf on the Shelf, how to get the elf to stop moving, or how to make Elf on the Shelf go away without traumatizing your kids, these holiday activities and ideas will help. Fun ways to retire your elves without tears and... read more →

November 7, 2024
JACQUELINE WILSON

Oct 10

Candy Gratitude Game For Thankful Activities

How to play the Candy Gratitude Game (aka: the Skittles Grateful Game or M&M Candy Game) for thankful games for Thanksgiving activities, kindness activity ideas, or candy games for kids. This is also a really simple holiday game to add to your family traditions or if you're looking for cheap... read more →

October 10, 2024
JACQUELINE WILSON

Oct 06

Family Emergency Supplies We Swear By For Power Outages - Family Emergency Supplies We Swear By For Power Outages - How To Prepare For When Shtf, Emergency Survival Kit Ideas For Family, How To Prepare For Zombie Apocalypse With Power Outage Supplies, Emergency Preparedness and Preparing For Disasters

Family Emergency Supplies We Swear By For Power Outages And Disasters!

Family emergency supplies we've tried and tested and keep in our emergency preparedness kits for disasters, weather emergencies and other prepping reasons. Here's how to prepare for an emergency with your own house emergency kit or for your emergency survival kit ideas. Best Family Emergency Supplies And Short-Term Survival... read more →

October 6, 2024
JACQUELINE WILSON

Sep 10

Roald Dahl Day Activities with Roald Dahl books list

46 Roald Dahl Day Activities, Lessons and Crafts for Kids

Roald Dahl Day activities and lesson plans for Roald Dahl birthday is a great time to introduce kids to the classic children's books like The Witches, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory lessons, The BFG and more! Celebrate with a kids' costume party with fun crafts ideas and theme food! Also... read more →

September 10, 2024
JACQUELINE WILSON

Aug 23

Advice For Homeschool Parents: Learn From My Homeschool Scheduling Mistakes

Best advice for homeschool parents who are new to homeschooling and starting home school, parents who want to try a new homeschool schedule with their kids, or homeschool moms and dads who feel like homeschooling isn't working at all. My Advice For Homeschool Parents On Homeschooling Schedules (From An Experienced... read more →

August 23, 2024
JACQUELINE WILSON

Aug 21

Outschool For Homeschooling Classes And Homeschool Curriculum - image of Outschool classes on a laptop on a desk

Can You Use Outschool For Homeschooling? Our Personal Experience

Thinking of Outschool for homeschooling? Here's our personal experience, tips for using online learning for homeschool (instead of seeking out the best homeschool curriculum) and simple class tricks to get the best class and best teachers! Also great for after school tutoring or supplemental learning and how to catch up... read more →

August 21, 2024
JACQUELINE WILSON

Aug 18

Mom Tired Stories by Jacqueline Wilson cartoon image of exhausted mom on a couch with laundry, cleaning supplies and toys around her with the title MOM TIRED on a pink background

Teens Stealing Style Is Still A Thing

NEWSFLASH: teens borrowing clothes is still a thing. I recently saw a post on a local mom's FB group that brought back some memories. If you’re not lurking in one of those local FB groups, let me just say you’re missing out on a world of petty grievances and thinly... read more →

August 18, 2024
JACQUELINE WILSON

Aug 10

Oregon Trail For Switch Review - hand holding The Oregon Trail Deluxe Edition game in front of gaming screen

Oregon Trail For Switch Review From An Old School Gamer

Looking for an honest Oregon Trail For Switch review? Here's what my family thought about the new Nintendo Switch Oregon Trail game version. Is this new version of a classic game good for family game night, kids' video gaming, or gameschooling? My Honest Oregon Trail For Switch Review: Is This... read more →

August 10, 2024
JACQUELINE WILSON

Jul 15

Totem Pole Craft For Kids

We did this totem pole craft as part of Native American Heritage Month after an extensive history unit study that involved Indigenous / First People's lessons, attending authentic Native American activities to fully understand the culture, including discussing the importance of storytelling and getting input on our kids' craft. Totem... read more →

July 15, 2024
JACQUELINE WILSON

Jul 03

Lies We Tell College Graduates - college student leaning back relaxed in a chair with a cartoon graduation cap on

6 Lies We Tell College Graduates (And What To Do After Graduation Instead)

ADVICE FROM A FORMER COLLEGE PROFESSOR: Hey, College Graduates? Your head is probably filled with advice. You know, those tips from parents, professors, friends, Crazy Uncle Joe, the grandma at the grocery store and anyone else who finds you're graduating from college soon or just graduated college. I'm here to... read more →

July 3, 2024
JACQUELINE WILSON