Many of my readers know that I am a certified Reading Specialist in PA. My undergrad was in Education but my Masters in Education was concentrated in Reading classes. I’m a firm believer that there are so many parents that can teach their child how to read at home, or can support their child’s reading…
Teaching Your Kindergarten Student to Read for FREE
Welcome to the Teach Your Child to Read for FREE Series! In Kindergarten, it is essential for students to know the names of letters and the sounds they make for basic reading and writing skills. While there is debate as to whether students need to know letter names to be able to read, it is…
Valentine’s Day Marshmallow Treat
MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR OTHER VALENTINE’S DAY POSTS: $1.00 Valentine’s Day Decoration FREE Valentines’s Day Coloring Pages Top 10 INEXPENSIVE Valentine’s Day Ideas $3.00 Valentine’s Day Candy Heart Centerpiece Red Velvet Whoopie Pies Chocolate Covered Strawberries FREE Valentine’s Day Card Idea This Valentine’s Day Marshmallow treat is so easy to make!! Supplies: Large marshmallows…
Visit London- Win a Trip For Two!
To enter, follow these simple steps: 1. Start your story by clicking on the red ‘enter’ button above! 2. Explore the stories told by Londoners in the videos across the site 3. Choose your three favourite videos and click the + button to build your London story 4. Click on the submit button for your…
Need For Speed: In Theaters March 14th!
Do you have a racing fan at your house? Or a kiddo interested in cars? If so, you’re in luck, because “Need for Speed” is racing into theaters on March 14th, 2014! With a great cast (including Michael Keaton), fast cars, and more, you will be on the edge of your seat! Sixteen MILLION…
Valentine’s Day Pancake Breakfast
This weekend I decided to test run my ideas for Valentine’s Day Pancake Breakfast (since Valentine’s Day is on Friday, and we have to be to school pretty early), and I wanted to give my readers a few ideas as well! I totally admit that I’m a Valentine’s Day fanatic! I put our pink…
Mason Jar Craft
Hubby heard me raving about this adorable craft I saw on The Frugal Girls last week, and he decided to make me his own version for Valentine’s Day! I was so excited I even made a video! These are so easy to make! You just hot glue twine or jute string around the mouth of…
How to Organize Food Storage Containers
Image credit: coprid / 123RF Stock Photo Am I the only person who gets totally annoyed by food storage containers that are stacked and fall over? We have some great solutions for you to make storing food less stressful! First, let me welcome you to our 35 Days to an Organized Home Challenge. Check out…
Score Cash Back With Checkout 51
I’m now in love with Checkout 51 as much as I am with iBotta or Shopmium. This is an app on your phone that you use to save money on in-store purchases. Checkout 51 offers Cash BACK for purchases made at stores. Just follow the directions on your app for redeeming your money, upload your receipt with…
25 Uses for Petroleum Jelly
I am a huge petroleum jelly fan, and use it regularly for many things, so I was so excited to write this post for our readers. 1. Use as lip gloss/therapy. I use my finger to just dab a little on my lips. 2. For chapped hands: rub over hands and put on socks overnight….
Tablecloth Organization Tip: 35 Days to an Organized Home Challenge
Welcome to our 35 Day Challenge to an Organized Home! Check out all our organizational posts! This organizational tip has been life changing for me! WHY didn’t I think of this sooner! I was organizing my closet the other day, and it literally came to me, “Hang them up!” I’m sure there are other people…
Spaghetti as a Candle Lighter
Did you know that you can use spaghetti to light a candle when you don’t have a long match? You can also use it to light a grill! This is so neat and cheap! Check out our other DIY/Frugal Tips! DIY Baby Wipes 50 Uses for Vinegar DIY Ice Melt (Safe For Pets) Hydrogen Peroxide…
Closet Makeover: Day #2
Yesterday’s post was about Tips & Tricks for Your Closet Makeover, and today we’re showing you the 2nd day and our cleaning closet. This closet also contained all of our table linens. We followed all the same principals that we applied to yesterday’s post, by sorting, purging, and reorganizing. We also moved all of our…
31 Uses For Baking Soda
#1 Tip: Keep on hand in case of a grease fire! Throw handfuls onto fire (and of course, call 911 and use your fire extinguisher!) CLEANING Silver polish– Use three parts baking soda andone part water. Rub onto silver with a clean cloth, rinse, and dry. Use as a soft-scrub by applying to surfaces and…