Summer Slide is definitely not a slide you want your child to be on this summer! The Summer Slide is a regression in skills (particularly reading) that takes place during the summer months when students aren’t in school. I’ve included my best tips on how to beat the Summer Slide.

Whiskey Chicken
I love an easy weeknight meal where I can marinate the chicken then just throw it on the grill. Add a big salad and you are good to go. Perfect for a hot summer night when you don’t want to turn on the stove.

What I Learned About Manifesting and Gratitude From My 4 Year Old
Do you believe in The Law of Attraction? That everything we could want is right at our fingertips? I learned from my 4 Year Old exactly what I need to do to make this happen for me, just as it was happening for him.

My Favorite Jersey Shore Spots with Kids
There are so many family friendly places along the Jersey Shore. Take it from this Jersey Girl- These are some of the places your family will have tons of fun!

Early Morning Mom Routine
Waking up early to have a better day? Does it really work? What do you do?
I’ve been waking up earlier for over a year now and it has helped me tremendously to start my day on the right foot.

Education Websites I Love For Pre-K/Early Elementary
Who worries that their kid is watching too much tv?
Or playing too many video games everyday?
So many of us struggle with this, because while it’s okay let them watch tv, play video games, or play on the ipad sometimes, we all know too much is not good.
So then what else can we do at those times that we must get things done, and the kiddos are itching to use technology?!?
Find a great website or app that is reinforcing learning, that they also LOVE!!!

Developing Good Reading Habits
Developing good reading habits is so important for children. Whether they are still in diapers or heading off to middle school it’s never too early or too late to develop these habits.

Road Trips with Kiddos
Don’t dread your next road trip with your kiddos! Just be prepared with all the right things and you all will have a great time!

Where to Get Kids Books at a Great Price
So as a Mom with a house full of books and a Reading Teacher with classroom full of books, I often get the question, where do I get all these books, and how can I afford all them??? So let me tell you, it’s not shopping at the bookstore on my teacher’s salary that’s for sure!

Williamsburg- Family Friendly Restaurants & Activities
Williamsburg is the perfect family friendly destination and has so many things to offer for children of all ages. My family and I traveled to Williamsburg and we had an AMAZING time!