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Happy Family- Stories From The Bright Side #hfbrightside

Can you remember feeding your little one solids for the first time? A few days ago, I had the pleasure of feeding my sweet little six month old cousin a few spoonful's of baby food. Her funny expressions and eager little grunts for “more” if I wasn’t View Post

GreatCall 5Star Urgent Response- Review & Giveaway- Back To School Safety

Growing up, I can remember feeling extremely safe in my school and neighborhood.  My friends and I were perfectly safe to ride our bikes all over the neighborhood, I never felt threatened or scared at school, and even though my mom talked to me about View Post

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Candy Themed Bulletin Board

  I am so not creative when it comes to bulletin boards.  I’m not kidding when I tell you that everyone at my new school has mastered the art of 3D bulletin boards that look like they have stepped right off of the Pinterest website.  I View Post

Fishing For Families: Our Top 3 Spots

The traditional depiction of a fisherman is that of a lone man, seeking either the ideal spot of tranquillity in the wild waves of the ocean, or quiet moments in front of a river, lost in the beauty of nature. In an increasingly social age, however, View Post

Dollar General/P&G September Everyday Heroes Prize Pack Giveaway

As an educator, I see the difference my colleagues and I are making in the lives of the children we serve each day.  As a parent, I deeply appreciate the care and service that teachers give to my son on a daily basis.  Each day when I send him off to View Post

The Berenstain Bears Go Back to School- Giveaway

If you have a child heading back to school and are looking for a great book to get them excited about a new school year, The Berenstain Bears Go Back to School by Jan & Stan Berenstain with Mike Berenstain is a perfect book to read together.  View Post

Back To School- Nervous Librarian Edition

  Well, tomorrow starts another school year for me.  I’m really excited and nervous.  Last week was filled with professional development and trying to unpack my things in the new library and get somewhat settled in.  I still don’t feel like I View Post

Summer Earning Fun With Box Tops for Education

Your kids may be heading back to school soon, but for some of you, the summer fun is still going.  If you’re still taking advantage of all that summer has to offer, why not shop online for the gear, toys, and clothing you need while earning eBoxtops  View Post

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