Looking for a little encouragement? Butterfly Box delivers! I don't know about you, but this year, I've often felt like I live on an island. An island full of kids and in-laws and animals, but an island all the same. We've been isolated, and that isolation has led us to believe the lie that being isolated equals being alone. It's been tough because the truth is we need each ...
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What Your Kids Really Need for Christmas
Recently, I posted a long list of gift ideas for little ones who love dinosaurs, and as I looked through it, I thought some of you might think you'd love to give some of those gifts to your kids this year. But you can't. Money is tight. Maybe you're out of work. Perhaps medical bills are piled up higher than presents. I get it. I grew up in a home ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Sweet Treats For Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and if you're anything like me, you might be looking for quick, easy and inexpensive treats for a classroom full of kiddos. Well, look no further! These little lollipops are easy enough to make that my seven year old pretty much did it herself after I showed her how. I don't remember where I first saw the idea, but these have been on my ...
Spreading Christmas Cheer with Homemade Gifts this Year!
This year, I decided that the kids would have more of a hand in Christmas happies for people like teachers and family friends....literally. They began by making cinnamon ornaments for people at a local nursing home. More than once I wondered if the glitter was a good idea, but the kids had a blast! And, the ornaments smell delicious. I am still finding glitter everywhere ...