School lunches…I know I’m not ready either, but the time has come to start making lunches again. Last year, I was all about the bento box. It worked out great, but this year, I’m going to try the thermos approach. Madison could eat sandwiches everyday, but Jack does not care for them at all. Since he’ll be in Kindergarten this…
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Welcome to back-to-school week! Over the next couple of days, I’ll be sharing how I’m preparing for the kids (and myself) to head back to school next month. Not only will I be sharing my tried and true tips for organization and a memorable experience for the kids, but I’m also running my annual giveaway! One lucky Sprinkled with Paper…
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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, we will be making moon sand! What is the moon’s surface made of? The actual moon’s surface is made up of a talcum powder-like dust and is covered with rocks, craters, dead volcanoes, and ancient lava flows. Fun fact: We are huge NASA nerds over here at the Swansen house. So…
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Summer is officially here! The last few months of the school year were so busy for us. We had school plays, class parties, a jog-a-thon. Then kindergarten shadow day and testing. A field trip to the Fleet Science Center, art classes, the elementary school’s award ceremony, Jack’s preschool graduation, and his 5th birthday party. Whew, I’m tired and so ready…
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Two years ago, our son Jack received his first Nerf gun for Christmas and he’s been hooked ever since. So, it was no surprise when he requested a Nerf gun party for his 5th birthday. When I first started planning, I only had a few details figured out. I knew his party would be held at a park, with a…
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