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Teacher Survival Kits for Teacher Appreciation Gifts

April 29, 2024 By Lisa Mullen Leave a Comment

Teacher Survival Kits for Teacher Appreciation Gifts

For Teacher Appreciation Week, I wanted to give my kids’ teachers something that would help propel them to the finish line, while also letting them know how much I appreciate everything they do. Here are the Teacher Survival Kits I put together for Teacher Appreciation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Gift ideas, Teacher Appreciation, Teacher Gifts

10 Picture Books That Fuel Kids’ Imagination

April 22, 2024 By Lisa Mullen Leave a Comment

10 Picture Books That Fuel Kids' Imaginations | The Merry Momma

An active imagination is SO important for kids. Find out why + discover some of my favorite picture books that fuel kids’ imagination! **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I may receive a small … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Kids Tagged With: Book Recommendations, Imagination, Kids Books

Fun (& Screen-Free) Rainy Day Activities for Kids

April 11, 2024 By Lisa Mullen Leave a Comment

Fun (& Screen-Free) Rainy Day Activities for Kids

When the weather outside is wet and dreary, turn to these engaging (and screen-free!) rainy day activities for kids. **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I may receive a small compensation. I am, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Kids Tagged With: Activities, Kids, Screen-Free

20 Favorite “5 Ingredient (or Less)” Dinners

April 1, 2024 By Lisa Mullen Leave a Comment

0 Favorite “5 Ingredient (or Less)” Dinners

On the days you’re short on time and energy (or cash in your grocery budget!), reach for one of these tried-and-trusted "5-ingredient (or less)" dinners! **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I may … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Food Tagged With: Dinner, Food, Recipes

Open-Ended Outdoor Toys For Endless Hours of Outside Play

March 25, 2024 By Lisa Mullen Leave a Comment

Open-Ended Outdoor Toys for Endless Hours of Outside Play

The benefits of outside play for kids are both numerous and well-documented. It’s one of the best things for their physical, emotional, and mental development! Encourage endless hours of outside play with these open-ended outdoor toys and games (including some non-toy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids Tagged With: Non-Toy Ideas, Outdoor Play, Toys

25 Ways to Make Reading Fun for Early & Reluctant Readers

March 11, 2024 By Lisa Mullen Leave a Comment

25 Ways to Make Reading Fun for Early & Reluctant Readers | The Merry Momma

How do we encourage kids to read (especially when it’s hard) without killing their love for books? Make it enjoyable! Try some of these ways to make reading practice fun for early or struggling readers. **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Family, Kids Tagged With: Kids, Literacy, Parenting, Reading

Chapter Books for Kids Who Love Puzzles & Riddles

February 27, 2024 By Lisa Mullen Leave a Comment

Books For Kids Who Love Puzzles & Riddles

Do your kids (or students) enjoy being challenged by entertaining brain teasers? Do they appreciate the joys of getting absorbed in an engrossing story? If so, then they will be delighted by these chapter books for kids who love puzzles and riddles! **Links in this post … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Kids Tagged With: Book Recommendations, Books for kids, Chapter Books, Children's Books

How to Love a “Difficult” Child

February 19, 2024 By Lisa Mullen Leave a Comment

How to Love a Difficult Child

Let’s be honest – some kids are just plain harder to love than others. But every child should be loved, and I live by the philosophy, “When they’re the hardest to love, love them the hardest.” From my parenting and classroom experience, here are the top five ways I’ve learned to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Motherhood Tagged With: Kids, Love, Parenting

How I’m (Finally) Learning to Love Winter

February 6, 2024 By Lisa Mullen Leave a Comment

How I'm Learning to Love Winter

For YEARS, I was an avowed winter-despiser. This year, however, I've been determined to change that. Here’s how (and why) I’m learning to love winter for the first time ever. **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Joy Tagged With: Joy, Winter

30 Ways to Save Money This Winter

January 29, 2024 By Lisa Mullen Leave a Comment

30 Ways to Save Money This Winter

Want to lower your costs and put a little more breathing room in your budget? Check out this mega-list of 30 ways to save money this winter! **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I may receive a small … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Finances Tagged With: Saving Money, Winter

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