Bulletin Board Decorating Ideas I love any excuse for decorating and bulletin boards are no exception! It’s so fun to walk the halls at school and see all the fun, creative and amazing ideas that the teachers have come up with. There are so many cute themes
Read more →Teacher Survival Kits- Emergency Stash! I have to admit…I love this time of year. There are just so many fun things to do when it comes to back to school. Plus, my kiddos and I are suckers for a good tradition. So, every year in August we
Read more →Service Project – How to Get Everyone Involved School is in full effect for most of us. So, back to morning meltdowns and busy evenings for teachers and parents! However, there is so much fun to look forward too as well. Teachers, principals and parent groups are
Read more →Labor Day Family Fun! I love September! Of course who wouldn’t love a month that starts off with a three day weekend? Labor Day is one week away…Monday, September 2. I am sure your family has some kind of tradition that you do on this day. My
Read more →Volunteer Recruitment As a mom that has been very involved in my children’s school activities, I have learned that some of the very best volunteers are parents of kindergartners. These parents are amazing…they are excited…eager and ready to help! Volunteering at the elementary school level just comes
Read more →Hi everyone, I’m Melanie! I handle Marketing for Penguin Patch Holiday Shop. I think we can all get behind anything that makes parenting easier, more fun, and lets us focus on what’s really worthwhile…so, let’s do this! School Holiday Shops – Shopping on your own vs. using
Read more →Hi everyone, I’m Melanie! I handle Marketing for Penguin Patch Holiday Shop. I think we can all get behind anything that makes parenting easier, more fun, and lets us focus on what’s really worthwhile…so, let’s do this! How to make Meet the Teacher easier on you –
Read more →Hello August! The last month of summer can be a bit sad for some, while others celebrate this month. Why you ask?? Well, this is the month most of our kiddos head back to school. Some parents jump for joy as they send their kiddos back (the
Read more →Happy July! July is one of the hottest months of the year with temperatures hitting 120 plus in some areas. But July is also known for several things including the BIG 4th of July celebrations! What are some of the ways you guys celebrate that day? Do
Read more →Find Your Tribe Friendships may be one of the most significant and important relationships we have in life. Friends are family we get to pick, not ones that are picked for us before we are even born. Friends play such important roles in our lives; they are
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