As a homeschooling mother I love anything hands-on to do with my kids, so when Wisk sent me a science kit (complete with lab coat) for a science experiment to test the stain-fighting power of their new Stain Spectrum™ Technology I... (Continue reading)
Happy Friday and Happy Labor Day Weekend!!! I don’t know hat you all are up to, but we’re going camping. Camping, you ask? With a not-yet- two year old? It gets better. We’re going with TWO, count ‘em, TWO toddlers.... (Continue reading)
Next Tuesday, I am sending my baby girl off to preschool. And although I have been really excited about it allll summmer (I mean really! TWO WHOLE MORNINGS A WEEK to myself…you know, until December.), I am now in the... (Continue reading)
Last weekend, we left Bella with my brother Tal and his fiance Rachael. Rachael took the reins (brave woman!) and was a total pro. Anyhoo, it was the first time the two of them took care of a kid for... (Continue reading)
Yes a good portion of the country is already back at school but here in NYC we still have a week to go – and then we have only one day before we’re off for two days because of the... (Continue reading)
I got used to pulling out my wallet for my school kids. The same shopping trip for the shot glasses, my own little boy asked if he could have something-or-another. I remember telling him, “Sweetie, we can’t afford... (Continue reading)
There’s a new deal in town, particularly if you live in New York City. I recently got emails from doodledeals.com (a partner site to diapers.com) which offers discounts on services, playrooms and all things kids in the city. At first,... (Continue reading)
You’ve spent the summer calmly reassuring your nervous Kindergartener-to-be about the approaching school year. Together, you attended orientation and shopped for back-to-school childrens clothing. Your child is ready to see what this “elementar...... (Continue reading)
Run, don’t walk, to the video store, iTunes, On Demand…Whatever your method of procuring this movie, JUST DO IT! I know I’mlate to the game, but I FINALLY got to see Babies on my flight down to Mexico last week. Zack... (Continue reading)
The first day of school is a great time to capture your child’s back to school outfit and a way for you (as a proud parent) to document their progress and growth, Kindergarten through College. Here are five tips for... (Continue reading)
My girl started first grade last week. The night before school began, I asked her if she was nervous. She squared her little shoulders, said no. Then she looked at me. "But Mommy," she said, "there are no toys." I... (Continue reading)
Last year I reached out on Twitter and here at Resourceful Mommy to find out what parents wish they had known before sending their first child to school. My daughter, Emma, was heading off to kindergarten, so the topic was... (Continue reading)
Have you had your child come home with the stamp on their hand indicating they have no money left for lunch? Or worse, your kid comes home starving and says they didn’t eat lunch because YOU didn’t give them lunch... (Continue reading)
Today’s kids are at times a difficult group to teach due to their short attention spans and expectations of being entertained. In an effort to entertain and keep children interested, teaching children Bible stories may fall by the wayside. But... (Continue reading)
What is it with teachers’ unions these days? In Milwaukee, they want their Viagra. In Los Angeles, they don’t want to be held accountable. A.J. Duffy, the president of United Teachers Los Angeles, has been hard at work organizing a boycott of... (Continue reading)