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Surviving Winter in the Classroom
These winter months are always the most difficult for me, and I know I’m not alone in that. They come with all of the cold and challenging weather that makes it so hard to get outside, which means children have tons of energy and way less opportunity to use it. That energy often comes out in unanticipated ways. Winter also brings us shorter, cloudier days which has a major impact on moods. Finally these months at the beginning of the year follow the excitement of the holidays and can feel like a bit of a let down after the lead up and excitement that is the rush of Halloween, Thanksgiving,…
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2026 Plans
January is flying by! That’s kind of unusual – I feel like January typically draaaaaaaags on after the bustle of the holidays. This may be the busiest our family’s calendar has ever been in January so that’s definitely part of it. This year is going to be full of so much joy, here’s a little of what I’m looking forward to: My daughter is 8 and she’s truly become this person with all of her own interests and she’s doing the things that light her up. It’s wild to watch! She landed a role in our high school’s musical, is getting to perform in ice shows a couple of times…
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Connect with me!
My not so little one is back to school and I’m all in back here, so it felt like a good time to share what I’ve got up my sleeve for this year and of course, where you can connect with me! First and foremost, the Preschool Ponderings Blog is always the place for the latest content. I do my very best to post here three times a week. I like to make sure that what you’re finding here is timely and helpful for whatever you’re dealing with at the moment. If there are any topics you’d like to see me cover please let me know! I’ve been sharing all…
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Plaid Christmas Style
Tartan plaid is always an excellent choice for holiday events. This year that’s especially true because plaid is very on trend at the moment. I’ve rounded up a traditional Christmas outfit that can be worn for everything from a fancy Christmas party to a family dinner or evening at the theater. All links are affiliates Navy Collared Sweater Patent Leather Mary Janes Wreath Pearl Earrings Plaid Maxi Skirt Velvet Hair Bow Pearl Drop Necklace Coach Bucket Bag
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Thanksgiving outfit 2025
Thanksgiving can be a tricky holiday to dress for. Ultimately, I always want to look nice, but comfort is the top priority. The outfit I have in mind for this year definitely fits that bill. Focusing on a cozy fall color palette, along with the best plush knits and a touch of velvet make the look quintessentially autumn. All links are affiliates. Gold bow-shaped claw clip Burgundy Crossbody Kendra Scott Ellie Earrings Sweater Dress Burgundy Velvet Mary Janes Pavoi Gold Statement Ring
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Fall Fashion 2025
Fall is my favorite season, and fashion is definitely one of the reasons! This year denim is high on my list – but in ways that we don’t always expect, like dresses. Here are my picks for 2025 fall fashion. All links are affiliates. Beaully Women’s Flannel Plaid Shacket 2025 Fall Outfits Long Sleeve Button Down Shirts Jacket Coats with Side Pockets GRAPENT Denim Dress for Women Babydoll Tiered Short Sleeve Button Down Jean Shirt Dresses SHEWIN Womens Sweatshirt Casual Long Sleeve Lightweight Sweatshirts Button Loose Pullover Tops adidas Women’s Breaknet Sleek Sneaker LILLUSORY Womens Striped Soft Knit Pullover Sweater Loose Fit Shirts with Chest Pocket loveimgs Women’s Classic Collared…
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It’s ok to do NOTHING
Have you ever tried to do absolutely nothing? If you’re anything like me, it isn’t long before the voice starts – you know, that one that says “you should be doing something.” There’s always going to be a task that can be checked off of a to-do list, and errand that needs run, or something that needs cleaned. That’s just life. It’s ok to ignore that voice. In fact, sometimes its necessary to ignore that voice. Sit on the couch and watch terrible tv shows, go take a nap, sit outside and enjoy a sunset, take a slow walk. These are good for our spirits, and a valid form of…
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Intentionality when things get busy!
It’s that time of year when we start seeing all of the lists – fall bucket lists, 800 things to make with pumpkin, autumn memories every family should make, how to have the most instagram-worthy fall – you know you’ve seen them. There’s a lot of pressure to do ALL THE THINGS. To be fair, a lot of these fall “things” are really fun. I love an apple orchard, pumpkin patch, and fall festival. But just because all of these things are a ton of un doesn’t mean that we have to do them all every single year. Life is busy, being intentional during those busy seasons makes a huge…
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Apple Picking Vibes
Nothing says autumn quite like apple picking! There are so many cute outfit ideas for a trip to the orchard, but I’m all in for a casual look. Give me a sweatshirt and some sneakers, and I’m there. Here are my 2025 Apple Picking favorites. All links are affiliates.
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Back to School Systems
Back to school season comes with the stress of new routines, new faces, and getting used to new schedules. Putting a few easy systems in place at the beginning of the year can alleviate some of the chaos and help you focus on the things that truly need all of your attention. These are the non-negotiable systems that I stick to in order to help things run smoothly. These are systems that I use to help the school year run smoothly, but I also continue most of them year-round. Reading a list like this can make it seem like I’ve got it all together – but things definitely still fall…
