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Best Plus Size Homecoming Dresses For 2016beauty & fashion • lifestyle • parenting • ages and stages
The upcoming formal season is fast approaching. And we are so excited to share with your some of our favorite plus size homecoming dresses for this season! Every year trends and fashion styles for homecoming change. No matter what the latest style, length, or color trends are telling you –…
Car Seat Safety – Know For Sure #TheRightSeatRecently we were driving home from a routine errand and a truck at a crossroads ahead of me was turning left. I had already seen another car from the other direction turning into that same middle turn-lane and immediately began slowing down and moving to the side. Thankfully, the car…
Simplifying Morning and Evening RoutinesAre you struggling with a morning routine and feeling hectic and out of control? These tips for a smooth morning will keep your family on track! I've been there! My oldest daughter started high school on Monday. I remember so clearly her first week of kindergarten. I think I made…
Managing Stress: Tips for a Stress Free SeptemberBack to School is not for the faint of heart. Between PTA meetings, orientations, class breakfasts, and curriculum nights (of course multiplied by the number of children you have), how is a parent supposed to get anything else done? And that doesn’t take into account the scheduling and preparing that…
5 Name Games for Preschoolers – Learning ActivitiesLast night, we went to my daughter's preschool orientation. We had the opportunity to tour her new classroom, and she was so excited to see her name all over the place: on the birthday board, on her cubby, on her class folder, and on the list at the beginning of…
Back to School Preparation When Your Child Has Special NeedsWhen your child has special needs, back to school preparation can be stressful for both of you. It may take a little more work, but adding a few extra steps to your back to school routine can pay off greatly in the long run. Try these techniques to get the…
Education: Ways To Prepare Your Child For SchoolSchool can be a very hard time for children. After spending a long summer with family and friends, the transition back to school can be tough. Going to a new school or starting a new schedule can make your child hesitant. Prepping your child for the school year is a…
Education Development Milestones: Kindergarten ReadinessIt's that time of the year! Parents are preparing their children to return to school, or in some cases, begin school for the first time. The following is a list of Kindergarten readiness skills across various domains. Mastery of these skills prior to starting Kindergarten would assist your child in…
8 Online Shopping Tips for Back to SchoolMany families are heading back to school in the next month, and this usually means you will be buying school supplies and new school clothes for the kiddos. Trying to save money during back to school time can be challenging, but with a few shopping tips, you can stay within…
Back to School Homeschool StyleIf you homeschool like I do, your kids may notice their friends' back to school routines and want to do the same. Over the years we've developed a few fun ways to celebrate back to school with a bit of homeschool style and you can too. Creating Back-to-School Memories When…
