On social media this week I noticed some disappointed comments from parents who heard Gymboree Stores are closing all 900 of its stores in 2019 according to CNBC and unnamed sources. The company is reportedly filing for bankruptcy for the second time. For many parents who like affordable, colorful kids clothes, Gymboree is a go-to […]
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I Struggled to Find a Focus Word for the New Year, Until I Did This
{I failed to live up to my 2018 Focus Word, so I’m using it again in 2019. If you’d like me to explore that idea of failure even more, comment below.} In case you don’t know what a Focus Word is, it’s an alternative to a New Years Resolution. You can select an inspiring word […]
[VIDEO] Are We Abandoning Neighborhood Public Schools?
Our son’s third-grade year in public school has been less than stellar for us. I won’t get into the details of what’s working and what’s not – out of respect for the parties involved. More than anything, it’s made it extremely clear that his current school is no longer a fit for our sweet, gifted […]
How to Plan a Kid-Focused Noon Years Eve Party
This year I’m taking on a new party idea: a Noon Years Eve Party at our house. In case you’re not familiar with it, it’s typically hosted around 12 noon on New Years Eve and designed to focus on what kids want to do for the New Year. You play games, serve snacks, create a […]
Atlanta Noon Year’s Eve Events for Children
Until my friend Alix told me about a Noon Year’s Eve party she hosted for her daughter and friends – I had no idea these parties existed. But they make perfect sense to get children into the New Year’s fun without ruining their bedtime routine. Check out the Atlanta Noon Year’s Eve events for December […]
