Here is a review of MyPaymentsPlus - the school payment system which I as a parent have used to make cafeteria payments for my kids. It’s legit, but has a few drawbacks. It still offers significant advantages over paying checks manually to the school though. Read on to find out the pros and cons.
Read moreFeatured: School khaki-style pull-on pants
Does your child struggle with buttons and zippers? School dress code outfitter French Toast makes these khaki-style pants for boys and for girls that look exactly like a regular uniform pant, but with decorative button and fly. The back of the pant is partly elastic, allowing for easy pull-on.
Fun and easy children’s birthday party planning - the all-in-one guide
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Planning your child’s birthday party should be fun and easy – not stressful. Here is a step-by-step straightforward guide to creating a truly memorable and appealing kids party quickly and easily.
Read moreKids summer activities – 23 free or cheap summer ideas to do with kids
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Here are some cheap or free activities to do for boys and girls of all ages. You can have a ton of fun with your kids without having to pay lots of money! This is my all-in-one list of summer family and kids activities.
Read moreSchool readiness – the shortlist of skills your child REALLY needs for Kindergarten
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This is the practical, parent-approved list of school readiness skills!
When it comes to school readiness, there are a variety of opinions. Some people will try to give you such a long list of readiness skills that I can pretty much guarantee that no child in your kid’s kindergarten class will possibly have managed to master it all. Here is the REAL, parent-approved list of skills your child needs for kindergarten, and WHY. Read on to find out more!
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