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Paper Owl Teacher Gift

Here in this country they celebrate Teacher Appreciation Day this Friday, April 13th. As a former teacher and now married to an educator I know how much it means to get positive feedback from parents or to hear encouraging words, emails, notes.  Even if it's written on a wrinkled napkin, every bit of it is appreciated. Sometimes as teachers, one feels pulled in so many different directions.  Somedays it feels like everyone wants and expects something from you: the student, the parent, your ... continue reading...


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Amazingly Soft Dinner Rolls

These were amazingly yummy they were light, fluffy and soft!  I am notorious for getting myself full on good complimentary rolls at restaurants.  In the South, they have Ryans and Texas Roadhouse and let me tell you those restaurants can make some rolls! Ingredients 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 tablespoon of sugar 1/2 cup warm water 2 cups milk 3 tablespoons of melted butter 2 teaspoons of kosher salt 1/2 cup sugar 7-8 cps of flour 2 eggs Directions: ... continue reading...


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Photo A Day Mommy Moments Challenge

I am so excited to share with you our 12 Days of Capturing Motherhood Through Your Lens Photo Challenge!  Join us from April 16th- May11th!  THE CHALLENGE HAS STARTED GO LINK UP YOUR PICTURES HERE! I have had the pleasure of working with Andi from The Hollie Rogue who is co-hosting this challenge with me! Photo A Day Mommy Moments Challenge 12 day of Capturing Motherhood through your lens. Whether it makes you laugh, cry, dance, thankful or it makes you go hmmmm…. capture these moments ... continue reading...


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Alphabet Rainbow Bean Bags

Contributing Writer: Laurel MacDougall Alphabet Rainbow Bean bags - just thinking of these makes me happy and a little giddy!  I made these with my kiddos this week and we had so much fun doing this together. (to view this article in flip page magazine format go here) In my pre-mommy days, I used to teach 1st grade.  I loved it.  Perhaps one of my favorite things to teach is beginning reading.  Now, I have a 4 year old who is reading up a storm and I am strongly encouraging her any way I can. ... continue reading...