May 22, 2013

20 Simple Teacher Gifts

20 Simple Teacher Gifts Looking for SIMPLE gifts to thank the Teachers in your child’s life? We asked both our Twitter Followers and our Facebook friends to help us compile a list of their REAL mom ideas and together we created a list of 20 SIMPLE ideas to use now and the many years ahead. [...]

Teacher Appreciation Thanks Yous Using Food and Fun Sayings

The countdown has begun until the school bell rings and summer begins. In the meantime you may be looking for some Simple – Fun – Creative and Do-able gifts for your children’s Teachers to show your appreciation. 24/7 MOMS has created a list of Teacher Appreciation Thanks Yous Using Food and Fun Sayings. Such as:• [...]

Celebrate Dr. Seuss With Fun

We have all grown up on Dr. Seuss books and now have raised our kids reading them. So why not have a little fun and celebrate Dr. Seuss day with a bit of fun. Here are some simple ideas we found to help create a simple celebration: Activity Sheets – Print fun activity sheets to [...]

Sweet Treats For Back To school

The celebration junkie is at it again – and I’m trying to decide what yummy sweet treat to create to celebrate Back To School with my kids. I came across some yummy recipes and pictures that are sure to be the start of a sweet craving in you. ( click the picture for the recipe). [...]

Back-To-School: Healthy Lunches and Playground Safety

By: Dr. Erika Schwartz, Medical Director of Cinergy Health (www.cinergyhealth.com) With the school season right around the corner, now is the perfect time to start preparing your elementary school aged children for their best school year yet. Since parents cannot be at school to watch them, make sure you give them the example and guidance [...]

Back To School Teacher Gifts

Yesterday the two youngest Novotny boys meet their teachers for the coming school year, we are excited and anticipating a GREAT school year ahead. New Teachers and the start of a new school year is the perfect time for another lesson in giving and showing their appreciation to others by creating simple gifts for their [...]

Back To School Tips – Ideas – Resources From The 24/7 MOMS

It was another great week of the 24/7 MOMS chatting it up live during our weekly webcast. More REAL MOM ideas and tips. This week our mom viewers shared their ideas and tips on the topic Back To School. Celebrating Back To School: I get a surprise for each kid I treat my daughters to [...]

Back to School, Back to Savings

Tips From Lisa Reynolds, RedPlum Mom Saver-in-Chief 1. Resist trends when it comes to staples § Stick with basic looks when buying the fashion staples (jeans, pants, T-shirts and sweaters), you may get a longer wear out of them — presuming your child doesn’t shoot up three inches a semester. § Even if they do [...]

Affordable Back to School Shopping (for clothes and supplies)

Amy Hannold, FamilyTimeandMoney.com Retailers know that the back to school shopping season is their second best selling season, second to Christmas season. Statistics say that the average family will spend $530 for back to school merchandise. Shoppers; the longer they have the merchandise out, the more you’ll spend overall during the back to school season. [...]

Lunch Box Inspiration: Send Your Love to School with Them

Amy Hannold; FamilyTimeandMoney.com Send your kids to school with little surprises awaiting them in their lunchbox. Thoughtful notes can communicate your love and strengthen bonds between parent and child. Your child will feel special; the extra attention and praise will be priceless to them. When creating lunchbox notes consider your child’s age and peer environment. [...]