DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. This June I finished up my first year as an elementary school parent, specifically as the parent of a kindergartner. I had been keeping notes on things I learned or was surprised about during the year to help fellow parents who will be experiencing the same situation in upcoming years. From clothing options to meltdowns to being amazed at their growth, keep reading to see what I learned as a parent of a kindergartner. Remember that Brielle’s birthday is in August so she is young for her age. I felt that it really showed, not on her maturity but on the milestones kids seemed to be hitting or things they knew that she did not. I still felt she was ready for kindergarten and would not have held her back by any means but here are some things I learned this past year. Stock their wardrobe with all the colors. There are so many themed days at school and different reasons to wear specific colors or accessories. This isn’t just true of a kindergartner but any year of ... Continue Reading...
Kids Artwork and Paperwork Storage Boxes
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. The second you have a child you start to create memories and collecting paperwork that goes along with these memories. From birthday invitations to school photos to their cute handmade artwork, you’ll start to collect it and eventually become overwhelmed! Now that I’m 5 years into this motherhood gig, I’ve worked to tackle that ever present kids artwork and paperwork solution using storage boxes for our home. Now that we moved into a new home and my oldest is in kindergarten, I decided to tackle the artwork and paperwork clutter that was starting to get overwhelming. And since I know MANY of those who follow me on social or through this blog are in the same parental situation, I thought it would be worth documenting how I’ve done it! Now I don’t claim to be an expert in organizing and I have no doubt I’ll massage this as the girls get older but I also think it’s just as important to JUST START or else you get ever more overwhelmed! Supplies: IRIS Split-Lid letter ... Continue Reading...
40 Before Forty | An update with 3 years to go
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Today I turn another year old (and wiser?) Today I turn 37 and am now 3 years away turning Forty. Two years ago I launched my 40 Before Forty list so I thought it'd be fun to see how far I've come and what I have planned for the next 3 years to complete these wishes, dreams and simple tasks! First, let's review the tasks I was able to complete in the 2 years this list has been active. 9/40 Complete Go on an adults only vacation. DONE! My bestie Allie and I went to Savannah last May and had a great girls only trip! 5/2018Read Gone with the Wind... again. DONE! I'm named after it so I was due to read it again and did so by January 2018!Upgrade my DSLR camera and/or lens. DONE! I must've been a good girl as Santa brought me a new Canon 80D! 12/2017Book a professional photoshoot session. DONE! 10/2018 Last October we did a mini photo shoot for our Christmas cards. Loved the pics and think we'll make it a yearly thing!Complete a physical challenge. DONE: I completed a 10 mile woman's ... Continue Reading...
