Category Archives: Back To School

Nordstrom Rack is THE Place for Fashion & Deals

I am a person who loves to shop.  I enjoy the whole process, except the havoc a good shopping haul wreaks on my bank account.  But a recent visit to Nordstrom Rack proved that I, and my whole family, can … Continue reading

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Ease the Kindergarten Transition with Books

Kindergarten has been a huge topic of conversation in our house of late.  My oldest daughter just started this week and as with any big transition, it wasn’t without a little anxiety, a bit of excitement, and a lot of … Continue reading

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Back to School with… Crocs?

Yep!  You read correctly!  Crocs, formerly a shoe synonymous with summer, have launched a line of sneakers.  And not only are they functional and adorably cute, they are super comfortable. I admit it – I was a reluctant adopter of … Continue reading

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Wikki Stix Are Great for Arts and Crafts

Wikki Stix are wax coated strings of yarn that can be squished, pressed, molded and shaped into all sorts of pictures or letters. They involve no mess or glue, are completely re-usable and are a great arts and crafts activity. … Continue reading

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A Visual Timer for Kids From Learning Resources

Understanding the concept of time in minutes and seconds is often very difficult for kids to understand. As parents and educators, we often provide warnings like, “In 5 minutes, it’s time to start your homework,” or, “In 20 minutes you’ll … Continue reading

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