First of all: I am so very sorry that you have to read a post about mastectomy preparation. As a cancer survivor, I know first-hand how difficult it can be to make the decision to have a mastectomy. But you’ve made it this far. You have made the heart-wrenching decision to have a mastectomy. You’ve …
Since this is the last day of the year (and decade!), I thought I should take a quick look back at the most-read posts on Mommy Standard Time in 2019. I do this for a couple of reasons. First, I do it for ME. It helps me to see what you all are interested in …
Alright, my friends! It’s time for me to put my deal-scouring skills to work for YOU! I am on the hunt for the best Black Friday deals for online ESL teachers and I’m documenting them HERE…all in one spot. Be sure that you bookmark this page so you can find it on the big day! …
In the quest to simplify meal planning, many people turn to meal planners for help. These meal planners usually come with a set of recipes and a shopping list to simplify the meal planning process. I could never get on board with these. I have looked into MANY meal planners over the years, but was …
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Preparing your house for the market can be a daunting task, especially when you have no cash to invest in any home improvements! But I’m here to tell you that it’s possible to not only get your house spruced up for the market, but that you can whip it into shape SO well that it …
Every month I’m going to give you a glimpse into my checkbook to see my VIPKid income as well as how far we were able to stretch that income in paying off our debts. Some people will call me crazy for sharing this kind of information online, but I hope that my transparency will help …
You’ve probably read on my blog before that organization is a key element of setting up your VIPKid classroom! (Remember the D.I.N.O. rule? Check it out here.) However, organizational tools can really be tough on the budget! Today I wanted to share with you my favorite Dollar Tree organization tools that are perfect for your …
Sometimes getting your child excited about something can be as simple as the presentation. Your kiddo doesn’t like broccoli? Try making a face with broccoli hair! Your daughter doesn’t like taking baths? Add bubbles! We do this ALL the time in parenting, so it just makes sense to give it a try with chore charts. …
You know that phrase: “The more things change, the more they stay the same”? Well, that’s how I feel about the second year of life after cancer. I have now been cancer free for two years. My life continues to change in many ways, but in some ways it is very similar to my life …
As a new VIPKid teacher, you might be hearing a lot about Find-A-Star. Maybe all this talk has you curious: “What the heck is Find-A-Star? Is Find-A-Star budget-friendly? Is it worth the trouble?” In this post I will outline Find-A-Star basics, as well as several methods for incorporating this reward in your VIPKid classroom (and …
