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Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Looking for a non candy kids valentine idea? I have been trying to be a little creative each year with my kid's school valentines. This is a craft idea that you or your child can do because it is an easy printable! Squishies are all the rage in our house so I thought, why not create something that my children's whole class would enjoy! Plus I have made it into an easy, cute printable that you can enjoy with your loved ones too.

This was originally posted on 1/20/2019.

If you wonder about the importance of emergency light testing, then here's your answer. The United Kingdom Fire Safety Legislation stipulates that all emergency lighting must undergo a complete testing phase once a year. Moreover, it must receive a 'flick-test' once a month, at least.

The primary purpose behind emergency lighting is to illuminate the escape routes in case of an emergency. Moreover, it can also allow occupants of a building caught in a fire to find the fire-fighting equipment. 

Whether you are struggling to pay all your bills, want more money for life’s little luxuries, or are determined to set up a rainy day fund, it is always a good idea to look for new ways to save money each month. 

Fortunately, if you have already tried all the usual suspects such as switching energy suppliers, canceling your gym membership, and creating a meal plan, you will be pleased to hear that there are other, more creative ways to cut back.

What’s more, there are so many great reasons to do this. From needing to send money to Peru to your family, to wanting to save for a big purchase like a car, it’s great if you can save some money to help you with these aims. And there are lots of ways to do that.

From changing the hours you socialize to getting your hair cuts for free, to switching from smoking to vaping, keep reading to discover five creative ways that you can save money each and every month that actually works.

You will be surprised at how quickly all the small savings add up!

I am so excited to share some wonderful titles from National Geographic Kids just in time for Valentine's Day! I don't know about you, but between the kids having to go back to virtual learning, staying home more due to high COVID numbers, and the cold weather, we have been looking for indoor stuff to do. Check out these awesome titles then enter to win a set of your own!

Homeschooling is an excellent option for parents who want more control over what they teach their children. Also, it’s healthier for the kids as they get to learn in a less formal environment with more one-to-one instruction. Still, not every mom or dad is cut out for the role. To be successful, you need to be an effective teacher. 

Making the transition isn’t a walk in the park, not if you don’t have any teaching experience. However, you have to catch on quickly, or else you run the risk of putting your children’s education in jeopardy, and that’s the opposite of what you want.

The issue is, it’s not as if you can take a one-day, intensive course. You need to learn over time, which makes the process more challenging. There will always be mistakes and small errors. The trick is to eliminate the big ones so that you do less damage along the way. 

Although it sounds straightforward, it’s very tough in the beginning as your new responsibility is intimidating. But, you needn’t worry too much since there are hacks that will allow you to make a smoother transition. Please continue reading to find out what they are and how you can leverage them as a homeschooling parent.