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Kara brings her quirky perspective to parenting, education, connection and at times, the randomness of the world. She is a mom of two, married 28+ years, former educator, parent blogger, and children’s author. Her goal is to simplify the life of moms and help them find connection.
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Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Quick and Easy Meals Your Kids can Cook
This summer have a file box of easy meals your kids can cook. We all want our children to become independent. Learning to cook is a big step towards that independence. I tried to put these tasty, but easy meals children of varying ages can cook in order of difficulty rather than by age.
Age is subjective to Article Link: https://epicpublisher.com/parenting/quick-and-easy-meals-your-kids-can-cook/
Freebie: 102 Ten Minute Tidying Tasks to Foster Independence in Your Home! https://epicpublisher.com/10-minute-tidying-tips/
Link to 5 Ways to Help Your Child Become Independent (and put this as one of the videos at the end) https://epicpublisher.com/parenting/5-ways-to-help-your-child-become-independent/
Link to Pepperoni Pizza Crescent Rolls Recipe: https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/pepperoni-pizza-crescent-rolls/051c5e19-4557-44d0-892b-c5ddb72e4637
Link to French Bread Pesto Chicken Pizza Recipe: https://jamiecooksitup.net/2010/07/chicken-pesto-french-bread-sandwich/
Link to "Normal" Tater Tot Casserole Recipe: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/quick-tater-tots-bake/
Link to Veggie (for Kabobs) Marinade Recipe: https://realsimplegood.com/marinated-grilled-vegetables/
Link to Texas Rice Recipe: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/60264/texas-rice/
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Saturday Apr 08, 2023
Saturday Apr 08, 2023
Money, how are you going to teach your children to want to spend it responsibly?
Board games can be a fun and effective way to teach kids. By simulating real-life financial decisions and providing hands-on experience, kids can learn important money management skills that will serve them well into adulthood.
The Pro's and Con's to Allowance https://epicpublisher.com/parenting/the-pros-and-cons-to-giving-your-child-an-allowance/
Money Managing Apps for Kids
https://epicpublisher.com/education/money-managing-apps-for-kids-to-teach-financial-responsibility/
Family Game Night: Try Collaborative Games https://epicpublisher.com/activities/are-you-looking-for-connection-with-your-kids-game-night/
FREEBIE:
25 Self-Esteem Discussion Points https://epicpublisher.com/self-esteem-discussion-points-for-kids/
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Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
What chores your middle school age kid should be doing and how to get them to help
Which chores should you give and is there an easier way? Chores can teach valuable lessons like time management, responsibility, work ethic, and good habits. This article gives you ideas on how to assign chores and ideas on age appropriate chores for middle school age kids.
Age Appropriate Chores for Middle School Age Kids: https://epicpublisher.com/parenting/age-appropriate-chores-for-middle-school-age-kids/
Other articles:
12 Strategies for Busy Moms (Alexa) https://epicpublisher.com/education/technology/12-strategies-for-how-busy-moms-use-alexa/
5 Steps to Raising Independent Children https://epicpublisher.com/parenting/5-ways-to-help-your-child-become-independent/
Freebie:
10 MINUTE TIDYING & DECLUTTERING TIPS: https://epicpublisher.com/10-minute-tidying-tips/
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Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Is the bickering wearing you down? Do you feel like your children are in a constant struggle of Tug of War? Sibling rivalry is a common problem. Rivalries can often lead to genuine feelings of dislike. What can you do to help end the fighting and create peace in your home?
Article: 8 Easy Steps to Quash Sibling Rivalry in Your Home: https://epicpublisher.com/?p=8820&pre...
How To Create Family Kindness In Just 5 Steps: https://epicpublisher.com/connection/...
Collaborative Game Night: https://epicpublisher.com/activities/...
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Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Couple's Bunco.
It is a date night we all look forward to. We are able to have a monthly date scheduled, we have dinner with friends, we laugh and socialize, and it is very cheap. This date checks all of the proverbial “boxes” and we found that the six couples involved grew closer over these five years.
Couple’s Bunco Night: https://epicpublisher.com/connection/couples-bunco-night/
Download Bunco Card here: https://epicpublisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Bunco-Card_compressed.pdf
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Friday Mar 03, 2023
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Great Tips About Homeschool Conventions + a List of Them Around the Nation
Homeschooling has become increasingly popular in recent years. Many parents who are considering homeschooling, new to it, or who are pro’s are finding that attending homeschool conventions is an amazing and enriching experience. Included in this article are links to 34 homeschool conventions.
Blog: https://epicpublisher.com/education/5-reasons-why-you-should-attend-a-homeschool-convention/
Freebie:
List of the homeschool conventions: https://epicpublisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/HomeSchool-Convention.pdf
How to Choose a Quality Homeschool Writing Program Checklist: https://epicpublisher.com/3-page-checklist-how-to-choose-a-quality-homeschool-writing-program/
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Saturday Feb 25, 2023
Saturday Feb 25, 2023
Connecting with your partner on a daily basis will keep your relationship healthy and strong. In the midst of kids, work, and life, it is easy to forget to prioritize that brief, but important connection with each other. Here are 6 easy ways to touch base and connect with your love.
84 FABULOUS DATE NIGHT IDEAS!: https://epicpublisher.com/date-night-ideas/
5 Ways to help your child become independent: https://epicpublisher.com/parenting/5-ways-to-help-your-child-become-independent/
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Saturday Feb 18, 2023
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
Create great memories with these 10 road trip activities for all ages. The time you spend in the car, as a family, getting to your destination, can be just as valuable as the vacation itself. The children will be entertained, the electronics can be turned off, and you can all interact with each other, peacefully!
Top 10 Mom Do-overs: https://epicpublisher.com/inside-karas-mind/reflections-of-a-mom-my-top-10-mom-do-over-list/
10 Mom Hacks to Create an Easier Life: https://epicpublisher.com/parenting/10-mom-hacks-to-create-an-easier-life/
25+ Fun and Fabulous Books for you to Read this Weekend: https://epicpublisher.com/fun/
25-fabulous-and-fun-books-for-you-to-read-over-the-weekend/ 200 Conversation Cards family edition: https://amzn.to/3HYc8hf
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