I told you last week that I was going to tackle videos this year, and here I am, already crushing that resolution! I just posted a nice long (maybe too long…) video of all of the materials that are included in my January Month of Preschool set – you definitely want to check this out if you’ve ever wished that someone would just do all of your lesson planning and prep for you! There are so many resources included in the Month of Preschool sets that video is really the ideal way to share the amazing value of these resources. Take a look to see both the digital download that you’ll receive, AND what…

I’ve been scrambling to figure out my New Year’s Eve plans, so if you’re doing the same, and your plans include little ones, I’ve rounded up all of my previous New Year’s posts to give you some more ideas.  Take a couple of minutes to check these out! For even more ideas take a look at my Preschool Holidays pin board, and have a wonderful rest of the holidays!

I hope that your Holiday is wonderful and absolutely full of magic!

Have you ever gotten to the end of a vacation or break from work and felt like it was more of a marathon?! This is supposed to be the time of year when we all get a much needed break, but it’s very easy to spend the time going and never stop. Here are my tried and true tips for making sure that you take the time to rest and recharge. What do you do to make sure you get that rest you so deserve?!

We’re officially on winter break and these first few days are packed with Christmas prep – after that though, we’ve got two weeks to fill and I absolutely need a plan. If you’re anything like me, here are some ideas for staying busy and fighting boredom! Christmas Break Activities for Learning Winter Traditions Snowball Pompoms Elevated Paper Snowflakes Snow Day Ideas and Traditions

The month of December can be a lot. There are so many events and tasks that need to be attended to as we prepare for Christmas and the end of the year that it’s very easy to get overwhelmed and feel a little lost. For the last few years I’ve made an effort to plan something seasonal and fun that is just for me every weekday leading up to Christmas. These small, easy things ensure that I get to enjoy my favorite parts of the season while making space and time just for me. I really try to keep my daily countdown activities simple and achievable. Here are some of…

Black Friday Has always been one of my absolute favorite unofficial holidays. I love the transition from Thanksgiving to the Christmas season. My traditions have changed over the years – they used to involve some very early morning shopping in the freezing cold, then Black Friday became my official decorating day, now it requires being as lazy as possible. My current tradition just may be my favorite, for now at least. We sleep in and stay in our Christmas pajamas all day. That’s it – just enjoying the beginning of Christmas time by watching all the movies and laying around doing Christmas crafts while drinking hot chocolate. I’m sure that…

I’ve always loved to give homemade gifts. Over the years I’ve definitely identified which are hits and which are misses. Here are a few that I’m looking forward to giving this year. Cross Stitch Ornaments – I’ve really gotten into cross stitch over the last few years. It’s easily portable and I can work on small projects that are finished fairly quickly, which keeps my attention span. Simmer Pots – I like to think of these packets as an alternative to candles. They make the entire house smell amazing, and they feel really traditional which works well with current trends. Sick Day Tea – Have you heard of medicine ball…