There are trophies, camp t-shirts, art projects, blankies, birthday cards, stuffed animals, favorite toys.....the list goes on and on. So, what do you keep for your child(ren) as a memory and what do you part with? Each child is wired differently and it will help you to consider their … [Read more...] about Managing Memories – Kids’ Stuff
Kids
DIY School Station – After
We are currently homeschooling, and this station has become a great landing spot for a lot of our school supplies. Even though my kids will be going back to a school in January, I plan to keep this a part of our home in our main living area. Hey, when you want to find a pencil it's nice to know … [Read more...] about DIY School Station – After
DIY School Station – Before
Sometimes small projects turn into bigger projects around here. I should change that sometimes to an almost always. Project Plan: Transform my childhood dresser into a "School Station" First task - build a chalkboard. My hubby built a frame and nailed a piece of plywood to the back. We … [Read more...] about DIY School Station – Before
Organize Toys without a Playroom
What do you do when you don't have a Playroom or a Bonus Room to store toys? And...you have three kids with a lot of toys??? You get creative and find other places to stash organize all of the toys. Here are seven simple stash solutions! #1 - Closets This closet is in our entryway, and it … [Read more...] about Organize Toys without a Playroom
My "Real" Job
This past Thursday was a hard day. It was one of those days that I will always remember. It was one of those days that I didn't really want to have to face. It was my last time teaching my twice-a-week class. For the past five and half years this has been my routine, commitment, and priority. Two … [Read more...] about My "Real" Job
Homeschooling – Part Three
My children are going to back to school in January. Homeschooling at theTyrees, as we have known it, will be ending. Maybe just for now, or maybe forever. To be honest, I have very mixed feelings about letting go of this responsibility and experience. I will miss so many great things about my … [Read more...] about Homeschooling – Part Three