Tag Archives: kids

Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.

March 6, 2013 by Calley

  There have been so many stories that I have wanted to share with you this week but the words haven’t made it to the paper (or blog).  I love to share my stories with you (the good and the … Continue reading →

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Tips for Managing and Avoiding Lines at Disney World

February 26, 2013 by Calley

  We’ve been enjoying our passes to Disney World and some of you have asked me to share some tips to make visiting Disney with kids more fun – and less stressful.  Admit it, the one thing that you dread … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Photo Ideas and a Shutterfly Giveaway

January 26, 2013 by Calley

Want to do something really creative for Valentine’s Day?  Why not send Shutterfly Valentine’s cards to your family and friends.  We all expect to get cards at Christmas, right?  Just think about how exciting they will be to get mail … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Gift Ideas for Toddlers and Kids

December 18, 2012 by Calley

Are you looking for one more gift for your toddler or small child?  Looking for a cute stocking stuffer?  Here are a few items that my kids (or I) would love to unwrap on Christmas morning. iPieces Air Hockey – … Continue reading →

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Do Something!

December 2, 2012 by Calley

  In the true spirit of Christmas and the giving season I would like to share with you some feel good gift ideas and ways you can help others.  These are campaigns that I have a personal connection to and … Continue reading →

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Our Holiday Photo Outtakes

November 6, 2012 by Calley

  After school today I decided to take the kids outside and attempt to capture the perfect holiday photo for our Christmas cards.  Mind you my children had been in school ALL day.  I was hoping that I could harness … Continue reading →

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Team ENERGY STAR: Share Your Story

September 5, 2012 by Calley

It’s no secret that my kids are little eco-junkies just like their mama!  I was so excited when my son asked me to participate in the ENERGY STAR Share Your Story essay contest.  Now he wasn’t too excited about writing … Continue reading →

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Dear Underpaid Grocery Store Employee

August 19, 2012 by Calley

First I would like to say “Thank You” for the job that you do and explain that I feel that your job is worth way more than what you are paid. I am just one of many moms who come … Continue reading →

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Positive Parenting? I have a LOT to learn!

August 12, 2012 by Calley

Reward charts, stickers, reward points, is there an app for that? I’m going to make a huge confession, I have no idea how to be a consistent positive parent! You would think after 9+ years of parenting I might have … Continue reading →

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Screen Time Bank #freefromtrash

July 15, 2012 by Calley

Are your worried that your kids may be spending too much time in front of the computer, TV, iPad, or video game?  The first thing both my kids (age 3 & 9) say when they wake up is, “Can I … Continue reading →

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