Sustainable & Creative Living
There’s something magical about opening your lunchbox to find a little surprise from home — not just a snack or sandwich, but a thoughtful note that reminds you just how loved and supported you are. That’s the power of our Inspirational Lunch Notes for Kids.
Back-to-school season can be exciting for most children, but for some kids, it can also bring feelings of worry, overwhelm, or sensory overload. Whether it’s test anxiety, social stress, or just a need to fidget while focusing, school-friendly fidget toys can be a great way to help calm anxious kids and support self-regulation in the classroom.
The first day of school is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to gear up with the essentials! Whether your child is starting kindergarten or heading into high school, having the right supplies can make all the difference in setting them up for a successful year. From practical tools to fun extras that build confidence and organization, here’s our list of 15 Essential Back to School Items on Amazon for every student.
The start of a new school year is full of fresh notebooks, sharpened pencils, and maybe a few butterflies in the stomach—for both kids and parents! One thoughtful and faith-filled way to send your child off with love, confidence, and reassurance is by attaching these adorable and encouring Backpack Blessing Tags for Kids. You can hide them in their backpacks as a pleasant surprise or attach them to the inside or outside of their bag.
In a world where children are constantly absorbing messages from their environment, both uplifting and challenging, it is our job as parents to nurture their self-esteem, their resilience, and their positivity at an early age. So, if you want their inner voice- the internal monologue that often shapes their thoughts and feelings about themselves- to be positive, then start now by using our Printable Positive Affirmation Cards for Kids.
Let’s be honest—getting kids to do chores isn’t always the easiest task. Especially when you’re first introducing the idea. But with a little creativity and structure, you can turn cleaning time into a game, build healthy habits, and teach responsibility—all while giving yourself a helping hand around the house. Start with our Printable Chore Chart for Kids, and then have a conversation. Ease them into a well-thought-out list they are a part of developing, and then wait for the magic to happen!
A few weeks into the new school year, I realized that our family was struggling to adjust to the increased amount of homework that our third grader was getting. It was difficult to juggle the new after-school routine, homework, and our existing sports and music lessons. To help us stay on track, I created this Printable Homework Calendar. It has helped our family tremendously.
Being a parent is hard, especially when your small child doesn’t behave in the way that our adult brain expects them to behave. Because they are a child, not an adult. This post discusses one of my favorite ways to reinforce good behavior rather than discipline bad behavior. The Pom Pom Jar is a reward system that reinforces your child’s good behavior and has quickly become a household favorite!
I have a young child, and like most parents, at times I’ve struggled with their bad behavior. I’ve tried a lot of different approaches, but nothing seemed to work consistently. That is until I discovered the Pom Pom Jar. This simple tool has transformed our family life. If you’re struggling with your child’s behavior issues and haven’t found something that works for you and your child, I urge you to give the Pom Pom Jar a try. It’s a simple way to reinforce your child’s good behavior, and it’s easy to track.
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Calling all team moms!! If you’re looking to put that special mom touch on your kids’ sports snacks then check out these fun and yummy After Game Snacks for Kids Sports. Make them memorable- add team colors, an inspirational note, and yummy snacks to fill they’re little bellies after a hard game!
My 8-year-old just started flag football and I’ve come to learn that each week a different family helps support the team by providing the after-game snacks. Knowing my turn as snack provider was coming, I scoped out previous snack bringers and thought maybe I should just go with the norm- fruit and chips in a zip-lock bag. Although I knew that would be the easiest thing to do, the crafter in me just couldn’t bring myself to settle on the norm. I just had to find a way to put my special mom touch on every bag. [Read more…]
Back-to-school season is all about preparation — and one small tool can make a big difference during the daily car line. Check out our printable car rider hang tag you can easily download and print from home. If you’ve ever been stuck in the after-school pickup rush, you know how helpful it is for school staff to quickly identify which student belongs to which car. With a clear and easy-to-read hang tag, pickup becomes faster, safer, and way less stressful.
They’re screaming and crying, kicking and hitting, face bright red, and tears streaming down their face. And just like that, you’re in the midst of a full-blown tantrum. This is when I calmly and quietly walk to the Calm Down Basket, take my crazed child “nicely” by any limb I can get a grip on, and [Read more…]
It’s officially beach season in Florida and if you’re a regular, like me, then you already know to stock up on water, snacks, sunscreen, and toys. Lots of toys—especially if you’re going to be there a few hours!
I love beach days in the summertime! There’s nothing like the salty sea air and the hot sun that make me feel like [Read more…]
Are you having behavior issues in your home? Are you desperate to make a change in yourself and your child? Read this book! 1-2-3 Magic by Thomas W. Phelan, PhD is an easy-to-read book about effective discipline for children 2-12 years old. It will change your life!
A recent conversation with one of my closest girlfriends prompted me to write a review on a behavior and discipline book that I read almost 2 years ago. 1-2-3 Magic by Thomas W. Phelan, PhD is an easy-to-read book about effective discipline for children 2-12 years old. I tell every mom I know about how its healthy and effective methods of discipline have helped transform the way I deal with tantrums, bad habits, and defiance without all the
yelling, arguing, and spanking.
