Stash boxes – a great way to contain the clutter

Posted by MeckMom on Mar 31, 2006 in Uncategorized | 5 comments In an ideal mothering world, I’d never pick up after my kids. They would feel responsible for their own messes and clean them up without my assistance. But let’s face it, sometimes it’s exhausting to enforce the “pick up after yourself” rule throughout the day. I created these “stash boxes” to give me an alternative to the constant nagging. I really do...
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Pottery Barn art boards for a fraction of the price!

Posted by MeckMom on Mar 23, 2006 in Uncategorized | 3 comments I always loved those art boards you see in the Pottery Barn Kids magazine. They’re so simple and useful. However, at $30 each they were a little out of my range. Consequently, I decided to make my own. I bought a pre-painted white, 8-foot piece of molding from Home Depot. I cut it into three equal sections and painted each with acrylic paint (I did two coats). Then I sprayed them with clear...
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An easy-access weekly planner for your kids

Posted by MeckMom on Mar 8, 2006 in Popular Posts: Free Printables, Popular Posts: Parenting Hacks | 0 comments During the morning rush to get the kids off to school, I found myself checking multiple papers to find out what was happening that day. Did we need to pack library books or p.e. shoes? Is it a hot lunch day or do I need to pack a lunch? Does she need to bring her girl scout vest or ballet shoes? Some things were on the calendar and some were tacked up on the fridge. I felt like I was wasting time...
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Liven up St. Patrick’s day with this fun tradition

Posted by MeckMom on Mar 6, 2006 in Popular Posts: Holiday | 1 comment St. Patrick’s day was always a little dull at our house. We usually do the green pancakes and such, but I wanted something a little more fun for my kids to look forward to in March. One year my oldest daughter fell asleep on one of those green beaded necklaces. When she woke up on St. Patrick’s Day, she had a strange green marking on her belly. She didn’t realize what had...
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