Author: baileybreathing
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Last Minute St. Patrick’s Day Activities
If you are a procrastinator like me then you are probably ill prepared for every minor holiday. Although it is absolutely not necessary, sometimes I am a big sucker for fun little activities to do with my baby or toddler on these days. But since I am always planning it last minute, that means they…
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Short Fiction with Dark Themes for Teens
Do you have a teen that loves horror movies? TV mysteries? Dark humor? Get them reading with this list of short fiction with dark themes for teens. Each of these pieces of short fiction with dark themes for teens I used frequently in my high school English classroom. They are engaging, suspenseful, and teen thriller…
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5 Books to Interest Reluctant Teen Readers
Do you have a teenager that has completely quit reading? Maybe they always struggled or maybe they used to be an avid reader but have lost their love for it. As a former high school English teacher, I have found a few books that successfully renewed the reading spark in my students. I have 5…
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My Journey as an Exclusive Pumper
My journey as an exclusive pumper began before Jovie was born. I never wanted to breastfeed. It wasn’t a part of my birth plan or something I dreamed about as I was preparing for baby. In the months leading up to Jovie’s birth I started questioning my plan to formula feed, but decided I would…
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Childhood Reads to Share
I have always been an avid reader, but there were a few classic books I read as a kid that really peaked my interest. These are my favorite childhood reads to share. I know I can’t wait to share them with my own kids! The Cay by Theodore Taylor After the freighter he is traveling…
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Stovetop Potpourri
We are inching closer and closer to the winter months, which means we all will be spending more time inside. These cozy indoor months have many of us reaching for candles, diffusers, and other forms of fragrance for the home. We know that many of these products contain unwanted toxins. To avoid the toxins while…
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Teaching From Rest by Sarah Mackenzie
Teaching from Rest by Sarah Mackenzie offers great insights into holding your ground as an educator and parent. As a fan of her podcast, The Read-Aloud Revival, I wanted to explore her advice on homeschooling. Teaching from Rest Sarah mentions in the preface that this book was originally a series of blog posts. In my…
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Pumpkin Spice Playdoh for Babies
Sensory activities are fine and dandy, but sometimes they require a lot of time and effort on the parent’s part. Time and effort that most parents don’t have. That is why I created a fun and easy pumpkin spice playdoh for babies. This 3 ingredient pumpkin spice playdoh is a great way for baby to…
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Four Halloween Board Books for Babies
My 8-month old daughter loves to listen to books and this is something that I want to continue to foster in her as she grows. I adore reading aloud, especially a great holiday book. It helps get everyone in the spirit. I hope these traditions will help show her the joy in reading. Here are…
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Homeschool Bravely by Jamie Erickson
I found a lot of great insights in Jamie Erickson’s Homeschool Bravely. Erickson offers advice on how to bring confidence to parenting and homeschooling. Homeschool Bravely Every parent makes decisions that others question. Some people are great at letting the naysayer’s comments roll off their back. Other’s have the perfect rebuttal. I am not armed…