I'm continuing my banned and challenged book series with a new to me book. This book was one of the top ten most challenged books in 2021. You would think with everything going on last year that people would have better things to do. But I guess all that time alone in quarantine gave them a case of Karenitis.
The ABC’s of Back to School
A - Alarms. Start setting them a week before school starts. It makes the transition from summer to school easier. B - Backpacks. Even if you have to wear a uniform, your backpack can help showcase your personality. C - Class. Don't skip it. Go and actually try to learn something. D - Diploma. That's... Continue Reading →
Back to school wordless wedensday
Do a Wordless Wednesday post sharing how you are getting ready for Back to School.
Back to School Advice (from adults who have been there and done that)
Your health is more important than their attendance numbers. Remember that it is OK to ask for help, to take break's, to breathe freely. Question everything. Always be nice to the weird kid Be the best you you can be. 💜 Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Remember you're there to educate... Continue Reading →
Before You Start High School
Click here to see cool thermoses for school Dear Bunny, You start high school in 16 days. I am excited and worried and happy and scared for you. I know you're worried about where your classes are and which staircase to take and if you youll remember your books and teachers' names. I'll probably look... Continue Reading →
Smart Mom’s Guide to Back to School Shopping
It's been back to school season here in Jomo since July 5th. Thanks, Wal-Mart. And the lists just came out about a week ago. Have you seen these lists? Holy cow! If you have more than one kid, you need to take out a loan just to get them in the door. It's not even... Continue Reading →
A Letter to High School Me
Dear high school me, You’re strange and weird and a little awkward. Your hair is a little frizzy and crazy and your clothes don’t quite fit in or right. Guess what? In twenty five years, none of that will matter. In fact, it won’t matter on June 23, 1995 either. The only people that matters... Continue Reading →
My 15 Year Journey
Us. A year ago. Things are different now. Hair. Height. Jobs. People who live with us. Mental health. But one thing that has never changed is my love for this kid. Kid. That's funny. Technically, she's still a kid. And she does some kid things like watch goofy things, forget to do the dishes, and... Continue Reading →
Spider web painting with spray paint
Spider web painting This involves real webs. It's a great way to teach kids about the difference in spiders and their webs. That's because each spider has a different kind of web for its needs, funnel webs, trap doors, and such. That's how they're classified, too, by the types of webs they spin. How cool is that?... Continue Reading →
A Letter to My High School Self
Dear high school me, You’re strange and weird and a little awkward. Your hair is a little frizzy and crazy and your clothes don’t quite fit in or right. Guess what? In twenty five years, none of that will matter. In fact, it won’t matter on June 23, 1995 either. The only people that matters... Continue Reading →