Shanna on August 5th, 2011

The quick and simple guide to dream achievement This guide provides all of the information, forms and tips you will need to Live Your Dreams. You’ll learn time management and effective goal setting techniques built around the busy woman’s life. Don’t wait any longer to start your journey to make a better life for you [...]

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Shanna on October 8th, 2009

The first year in junior high or middle school is a big jump from elementary.   Now your child/teenager has to write their last name and be sure they put it on everything they turn in!  Wow seems easy, but for some kids it’s a new habit they must form. Getting some students to use a [...]

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Shanna on June 5th, 2009

Since the kids are home for the summer and you have more meals to plan, I thought I would share a website that may make your planning a bit easier.  The website is www.raisingcreativechildren.com and on this website you will find 5 weekly menus.  The menus are healthy and they include snacks.  MENU LINK You may want [...]

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Shanna on June 2nd, 2009

When you are going camping, especially in a remote area, you want to be sure you don’t forget anything. I’ve compiled a list that I hope will be useful for everyone. If there is an item you don’t need or wouldn’t normally bring, just cross it off. I have tried to categorize the items on [...]

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Shanna on May 20th, 2009

In the summer when it is hot and your kids are bored, water is always a fun and cooling activity. What if you could entice your kids to “play in the water” doing activities that actually help you? Here are 6 activities that you can benefit from and the kids are having fun doing them: 1.   Wash [...]

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Shanna on May 10th, 2009

In conjunction with the Kids Summer Planner, I have put together a list free things to do in the summer with your kids.  You can fill your summer with fun activities without breaking the bank. Here are the free things to do with your kids in the summer: Local library activities Free park concerts City [...]

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Shanna on May 8th, 2009

Are you ready for summer?  Have you made any plans to keep your children productive and occupied for the summer? School is almost out and I want to share what I have created.  This is a summer planner that works on a system of earning tickets.  It helps you structure the summer through chores and [...]

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Shanna on April 20th, 2009

Is your boy working toward his Eagle Scout rank?  Do you have a way to track his progress?  What is the plan to get him there? There are so many activities that need to take place.  Getting organized is very important.  One leader shared a wonderful and simple plan with me thus I want to [...]

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Shanna on April 18th, 2009

Have you heard about the Kindle 2?   The Kindle 2 is an amazing handheld device that downloads books (over 260,000 titles available), newspapers and blogs via 3G wireless.  It is just over 1/3 inch thick, about as thick as a magazine.  You may choose to read what you download but you also have the option [...]

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Shanna on March 13th, 2009

Here are some very basic ideas that may help improve your child’s study habits. 1. Have a specific place to study, away from distractions such as the television and other family members who are not studying. 2. Study time should be when your child is most conducive to learning, not when they are hurried and [...]

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