I don't care who you are, we all struggle with feeling lonely at one time or another. As children we get hurt because we are last picked for kickball (even though we might suck at kickball)--it still doesn't feel good to be left out. As teenagers we lose our minds if we aren't invited to the biggest sleepover of the year. As young adults, we leave our high school/college ... Read More
5 Often Overlooked Places to Volunteer
I love volunteering! It gives me a sense of involvement, giving-back, making the world a better place, and so much more! I get out of volunteering 10x more than I ever put in--especially when it involves children and/or dogs! I have compiled a short list of the most overlooked places to volunteer when people are out there wanting/looking for good volunteer options! Take ... Read More
A “Disguised” Feast – The Best April Fools Food Ideas
At my previous workplace we were always looking for fun and exciting ways to boost morale, have fun at work and just feel “ young at heart,” so naturally April Fools Day is a huge deal for us! We had everything from silly string wars, small harmless “items taped to the desk” pranks, and even some larger items wrapped in plastic wrap! We’ve had our share of fun and seen some ... Read More
But, I Don’t Want A Baby Carriage…
"First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a baby in a baby carriage." We all heard that song as a child when other kids wanted to poke fun at us after a certain boy ran by...especially if that boy was the Joey who picked his nose! When you're a child this song is simply a fun little reminder of what the future could hold, the joys of living in a fairy tale world, and ... Read More
Step2 Great Gourmet Kitchen Review
We recently received a Step2 Great Gourmet Kitchen for our Child Care Center to enjoy. We decided on the perfect classroom for it and got right to putting it together. We pulled out our screwdriver and got busy reading directions! As with any Step2 product, the instructions were very simple to follow. Their instructions are pictures labeled with numbers, but we didn't have ... Read More
Create Your Own Memory Keepsake Collages
When my husband and I first started dated we went on all sorts of adventures! We loved to travel, try new places and eat lots of yummy food! Of course we took pics, put them on social media and even printed some to keep, but we still had a TON of keepsakes! You know, the menus, flyers, brochures, maps, etc. that you just can't part with due to sentimental value, but also ... Read More
You Know You’re A Daycare Worker When…
You know your a daycare worker when.... You hear kids songs in your sleep, when you're awake, basically ALL the time! You sing a long to those kids songs and they are then inevitably stuck in your head for the rest of the day. You go to pick out new shoes and overlook the shiny heels and move straight to the comfortable yet slightly ugly, gel insole, air soft ... Read More
The Importance of Music and Movement In The Classroom
Working in a preschool/early child care setting requires a teacher to have certain standards, lesson plans, etc. These standards are usually provided by the state, but are, because of the children's ages, usually still flexible. We do not have as many requirements as say, elementary or secondary school teachers, but we do still have to document, assess and provide quality care ... Read More
Avoiding the Horrible “H” Word
I’ll be the first to admit, I am a self-proclaimed HOARDER, but really, am I? I work in a child care center so I constantly have projects that I’m working on and our budget is pretty lacking for the fun stuff! So, in my mind, keeping & recycling items is the only way to go! However, how far is TOO FAR!? I have both an office at work and of course places within my house to ... Read More
Event Planning 101
I’d like to tell you a few things about myself. First of all, I live a very busy, sometimes hectic life. I work full time, volunteer a variety of places, have a direct sales business on the side, have a husband and dog to take care of and have recently started this blogging adventure. Even with all of this, yes, I still look for things to do. One of my very favorite things to ... Read More