April, 2015 | PTPA | Parent Tested Parent Approved

If you read my post about Valentine’s Day cards in the classroom you’ll know I’m all about “Easy & Simple” when it comes to participating in classroom activities. Did you know that it’s Teacher Appreciation Week starting next Monday? Yeah, me neither. And I regularly blog on Homeroommom.com, a site that is all about school celebrations and classroom activities. I…

Autism awareness from someone who didn’t know better

PTPAApril 26, 2015

I have been blessed with the amazing experience of getting to know some extremely intelligent kids over the last few months, and look forward to getting to know them more. I can only say that I was uneducated in my ways and thankful that I have been given the opportunity to do what I do for work. I am…

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Bicycle Safety – Keeping Your Kids Safe on the Roads

PTPAApril 26, 2015

Since we are entering into bicycle safety awareness as Spring is fast approaching, I decided to put together a little article, especially since this is something I go through every year! Once children start to express an interest in learning how to ride a bike, parents should be thinking beyond how to teach balance and observation and also how to…

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Top 10 Toys to Get Kids Outside

PTPAApril 24, 2015

Spring has sprung. I am sure of it this time. The grass is turning green, the patio furniture is calling and I am wearing flip flops! Time to get the kids outside, and keep them out there, as long as possible! The excitement of Spring is usually enough to lure the kids outside to explore whats been hiding under all…

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Pink Slams Fat Shamers and Teaches Us How To Love Again.

PTPAApril 14, 2015

Would you EVER chose to rightfully call a celebrity fat, let alone a strong and beautiful woman like Pink? I think not…because you know you’re asking for trouble… Mamas, we have all been there…getting ready for an event and thinking ‘I look fat’ when in fact the person staring back at you is a reflection of your own insecurities, not…

Everyday Parenting Food & Drink For the Kids Uncategorized

Sneaky Snack Bites – Healthy, Kid Approved, School Safe

PTPAApril 13, 2015

These wee little balls pack a serious bite! Everyone has their own guidelines for what they consider healthy; in our house these are “mama approved” because the sugar comes from dates and honey. They have a lovely sweetness and a slight crunch – delicious! My kids love alliteration and fun food names so when we realized the 2-year-old was sneaking big handfuls straight from…

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Happy National Siblings Day!

PTPAApril 10, 2015

Happy National Siblings Day! I am one of 5 children, all born relatively close in age and all unusually close, relationship wise. Growing up, there was always someone to play with and although we fought like brothers and sisters do, our fights were short-lived and we all made up easily. During different times in my life I’ve alternated who I’ve…

Everyday Parenting Food & Drink For the Kids Home & Garden

Alphabet Vegetable Soup Recipe

PTPAApril 6, 2015

Alphabet Vegetable Soup is a favorite among kids and parents alike. This soup is loaded with vegetables and is a perfect kid-friendly recipe for Meatless Mondays. The vegetables that I chose for this recipe are kid-tested and kid-approved time and time again. This recipe frequents my menus at my school month after month during the cooler months, and the kiddos…

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Leftover Pasta? Try This Kid-Friendly Baked Ziti Recipe

PTPAApril 4, 2015

Do you have that one recipe that you always seem to turn to? For me, it’s always my crockpot spaghetti sauce. I can use this recipe to make lasagna, mini spaghetti pie‘s, manicotti, ravioli, just plain ol’ pasta or even homemade pizza but I always find myself making baked ziti. I have made it a few times now for friends…

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April Fools’ Dinner Idea – Sneaky Meatloaf Cupcakes with Mashed Potato Icing Recipe

PTPAApril 1, 2015

In honor of April Fools’, I have made these sneaky mini meatloaf cupcakes complete with creamy mashed potato frosting! These meatloaf cupcakes aren’t just good for April Fools’, they make the perfect week night meal since their mini size helps them cook in half the time of traditional meatloaf. It’s easy to sneak vegetables into meatloaf. The combination of onion,…

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