Fall arrives tomorrow and soon it will be time to pull out cold weather gear. For our family, this means 6 times the coats, hats, gloves, and shoes making their way out into the world. Labeling becomes tricky because permanent markers don't work well on all items (hello, mittens) … [Read more...]
Being the New Kid: The Unbearable Awkwardness of Newness
Being new is hard. My children are the new kids once again and they feel the discomfort acutely. I send them off to school each day with dragging feet, aching for the days when they skipped their way to class. I know this stage is temporary and I think they know it too, … [Read more...]
First Day of School. No Tears Required
We drove to the elementary school as a family Thursday morning. We planned to walk, but then the rain came. Our oldest is now a veteran at the local elementary school and confidently searched for her 3rd grade classroom. Ezra, our middle boy, approached his first day of … [Read more...]
Conquering Homework Battles on the Iowa City Moms Blog
Today, I'm talking about how to conquer homework battles on the Iowa City Moms Blog! I'd love it if you would head over and share any tips you have! Here's a quote: Some evenings, homework time feels like a battle zone at our house. We are two years into the elementary … [Read more...]
Introducing Kids to Recycling: TreeSmart Recycled School and Office Supplies
A bow from a birthday present. Two magazines. A cloth diaper. A plastic sandwich bag and a reusable one. A reusable water bottle and a disposable bottle. A cereal box. A newspaper. TreeSmart colored pencils. Used packaging. I laid this list of items in front of my Girl Scout … [Read more...]
