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Personalized Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Bloggers

Have I mentioned before that we don’t really do Valentine’s Day? I’ve never been a huge fan because to me, it’s a more commercialized holiday. And expressing your love for someone should not be limited to one day- you know? But this year, I had the opportunity to partner with Zazzle to bring you a few personalized gift ideas for the blogger in your life. Well, they don’t have to be a blogger. They could be an entrepreneur, home business owner, CEO, etc. The point is that I’m sharing personalized gift ideas. Of course, one of the keys with creating a personalized gift is to make sure that you have a logo that will look well for printing. You could, of course, use one of…

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The Passive Potty Training Method that Works for Us

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Children will potty train at different times. Some may show signs of readiness at a younger age while others may just not be interested. It could even be that some children will potty train willingly but then regress later. Potty training a child with special needs is another thing all together. But there are a few basic principles of potty training that should, in theory, work for all children. For us, we went with a passive potty training method. Ideal Age to Start Potty Training When your child is ready to begin potty training, she will show an interest. She will begin to want to observe your toilet habits and will ask questions. Explain that big people go to the potty instead of using a…

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Free Printable Paw Patrol Inspired Valentine’s Day Cards

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My toddler is absolutely in love with Paw Patrol. In fact, the only thing that will probably draw her attention away from Paw Patrol is Frozen. Yes, she is a bit obsessed. Most of her Christmas and birthday presents this year were Paw Patrol themed and I suspect that we’ll do a Paw Patrol Easter basket as well. So, in spirit of that, I made Paw Patrol inspired Valentine’s Day cards that she can hand out to her friends and cousins. I’ll admit, if I was into handing out Valentine’s Day cards, I might just hand these out myself. Simple and Cute Free Printable Paw Patrol Valentine’s Day Cards If you are making a Paw Patrol Valentine’s Day basket, this would look pawdorable (see what…

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How to Teach Tolerance to Kids and Why Diversity Matters

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We are a bi-racial family. And though we have yet to really explore all parts of Squeaker’s ethnic background; we have plans to do so soon. We’ve briefly explored her Polish heritage with a mini tot school unit on Poland. And I have a lot of plans for a toddler/preschool world culture unit. It’s one of my favorite things to learn about and I think she’ll really enjoy it too. Tolerance and acceptance are two things that I think are crucial in today’s society. It’s a core part of my quest when it comes to raising kids with character and today I want to talk about how to teach tolerance and acceptance to kids. And equally as important, why diversity matters and why we should…

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4 Easy Tips to Guide Meal Planning and a Free Weekly Menu Printable

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Have you ever thought about meal planning? I know, it may seem like additional work but it could be a great time saver for you. Here’s why. With meal planning, you can plan your grocery list. You may save money when you meal plan because you aren’t buying things you don’t need. And it’s a great answer to the, “what are we eating tonight” question. You can easily refer to your weekly meal plan and to help you with that, I’m including a weekly menu printable. I also want to share 4 easy tips to guide meal planning for busy moms who are trying to get fit. Even if you aren’t in that category, I hope that these tips are helpful! Meal planning, as a…

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Must Have Gardening Tools for the Beginning Gardener

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The quest to begin a food garden at home began two years ago for us. While our first garden wasn’t a huge success, we did see an improvement last year. I’m hoping that this will continue to be an upward trend. And in the meantime, I am happy to share what I learn along the way. Keep in mind, I am not a gardening expert by any stretch. Just sharing gardening tips for beginners that have helped me or that I have put into practice. Today, I want to talk about my must have gardening tools for the beginning gardener. This post contains affiliate links and while you are under no obligation to use them, by purchasing something through my affiliate link you are supporting…