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  • February 14, 2024

How to Make Your Own Mama Sweatshirt

The finished mama sweatshirt DIY project!

How do you dress up a pretty standard, comfy mom uniform? Is there any pizzazz to add to around-the-house sweats? Or is there any way, aside from the obvious sight of a...

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  • January 9, 2024

7 Things I Love About the Early Toddler Stage

Mom, dad and our early toddler all dressed up for Christmas!

While there's (understandably) much fanfare surrounding baby milestones, like dedicated baby book pages and dedicated doctor questions, I can't help but feel like the firsts of the early toddler stage fade into...

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  • January 3, 2024

How I Like to Help New Moms in Postpartum Recovery

Two new parents smiling at their baby girl.

I could've wept when I scooped up that warm, golden broth of love dropped off by a dear friend. I probably did weep-- I don't remember. But I vividly recall the way...

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Charmaine
Charmaine

Former Teacher ☼ Substitute ☼ Writer ☼ Mom

Recent Posts

  • A photo of someone completing a colorful puzzle. Brain teaseres, bell ringers, and other puzzles can be engaging time-fillers for substitute teachers!

    Classroom Survival Kit: Engaging Brain Teasers

    May 31, 2025
  • A photo of a smiling math YouTube teacher

    A Balancing Act: From Teacher to Mom to YouTuber

    May 23, 2025
  • A mom and substitute teacher going for a walk with her daughter!

    Life as a Postpartum Substitute Teacher: What It’s Really Like

    May 13, 2025
  • A teacher smiling happily with smiley faces and daisies in the background.

    So, You Want to Quit Teaching and Better Your Life?

    April 16, 2025
  • "Amos Takes the Skyway" is a children's book about an Amish boy who is determined to cycle over the Skyway Bridge.

    Amos Takes the Skyway: An Engaging and Informative Classroom Readaloud

    December 2, 2024
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