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Have You Filled A Bucket Today?

Have You Filled A Bucket Today?

Have you filled a bucket today? Are you familiar with being a bucket filler?  Maybe you've heard about the 5 Love Languages and how "love tanks" need to be filled up.   Many children are familiar with the bucket filler book because they've been introduced in classrooms, but it may be a new concept to you as a mom.  We love the Bucket Filling concept so much that this poster (below) hangs in our kitchen.  We've read the books and use the terminology of "bucket fillers" and "bucket dippers" … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Bucket Fillers, Five Love Languages

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April Fools Pranks for Kids

April Fools Pranks for Kids

April Fools Day... have some family fun! Friends - Laughter is good medicine.  Maybe you're ready to add a little fun to your cooped up days?  With April Fools Day next week, why not surprise your kids with a little fun? Let me first start by saying that I'm not a big prankster, but I do like to have FUN! Every year we try to come up with a fun prank to play on our kids for April Fool's Day.  We've surprised the kids with CHEETOS for lunch, poked holes in water bottles on a hot day, and served … [Read more...]

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Christmas Scavenger Hunt with Clues

Christmas Scavenger Hunt with Clues

All of the hours put into writing gift lists, shopping, thinking, wrapping, and planning for the big day.  Then Christmas morning comes and...Poof!  The Christmas gifts have all been opened in a blink of an eye.  What to do?  Sometimes the last gift on Christmas morning can be a little anti-climactic.... for both the parents and the child. Parents like to call this Christmas activity idea... "How to Make Opening Presents Last Just a Little Bit Longer!"  Or... Christmas Scavenger Hunt   The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Christmas, family, scavenger hunt, Traditions

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The Ultimate Guide To Elf on the Shelf

The Ultimate Guide To Elf on the Shelf

What is Elf on the Shelf all about? So, you're thinking about putting your big toe into the Elf on the Shelf waters...  Not sure how to get started or if you really want to add this to your Christmas traditions? I hear you.  If I went back in time, would I do the Elf again?  Maybe, maybe not!  I think I would have been happy to read this post before I got started.  If you're interested, then follow these tips for a successful start with your Elf on the Shelf: Affiliate links for your … [Read more...]

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Five Love Languages: Quality Time

Five Love Languages: Quality Time

Is the Quality Time Love Language your Child's Love Language? We've been exploring the Five Love Languages of Children.  Understanding the Love Languages can revolutionize your parenting.  Filling your child's love tank allows you to teach and discipline in a healthy manner.  Children who have full love tanks are healthy and more adjustable. The 5 love languages are: Physical Touch  Words of Affirmation Quality Time Gifts Service The bottom of this post has links to a free … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Quality Time, Technology

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