Need some real-life back to school shopping tips? Well, let me tell you about a funny thing that happened this back to school season. A reporter from ABC12 in Flint, Michigan found me via my blog. He asked me to show him and his viewers how to save money while back-to-school shopping. Now, I’m NOT a Coupon Queen [Read More]
Experienced Bad Mom’s Month in Review
I survived Back to School and am enjoying a breather before the insanity that is Halloween-Thanksgiving-Christmas descends upon us. It seems like the perfect time to review what’s been going in the EBM household this past month. Below, you’ll find a smattering of Facebook posts that only a few of you saw (since Facebook only [Read More]
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Hot for Teacher
Some of you following along on my Facebook page already know that my kids had a good start to the school year. But here’s the whole story so everyone can enjoy. Last week I asked my kids how the first day of school went. “I had the best first day ever!” my six-year-old declared. Oh, good! I thought. [Read More]
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Countdown to the End of School
Our last day of school is Thursday. And it’s a half day, too! That means we’ve got two and a half days left, folks. Two and a half. Riding in the car with my 4th grader this weekend, he started reminiscing about his school days. “Mom, remember my first 4 years of school?” Uh, yes? [Read More]
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Timeline for the Best Teacher Appreciation Week Ever
Friday, April 26: I receive note from the Kindergarten room parent regarding all the activities for Teacher Appreciation Week at my daughter’s school. Monday, April 29: I send the handmade card to school with my Kindergartner for Teacher Appreciation Week. Tuesday, April 30: I send a box of Kleenex to school with my Kindergartner for Teacher [Read More]
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Stuff I Want to Write on the Parent Input Form
It’s that time of year again. The time when my school district invites every parent to submit his or her input as the schools start the process of placing kids in classes for next Fall. I like the opportunity. My son is very active and I’ve always shared that he’s active, needs to move, and [Read More]
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How to Teach Your Child to Indent
My 9-year-old brings home his school work once a week. It’s my time to peruse what he’s been up to and see if he’s falling behind/soaring above expectations. Last week’s pile of school work brought home a lovely letter about the Midwest that he’d written. It was kinda cute and I appreciated his eye for [Read More]
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Teacher’s Pet?
My son enters 4th grade next Tuesday. In preparation, he filled out the “getting to know you” questionnaire he got from his new teacher. Of course, I had to take a peak. The following questions and answers from the questionnaire are true. Nothing has been changed to add humor — or correct his spelling. — [Read More]
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Poop Sandwich 2012
It’s the last week of school in our neck of the woods. That means there are numerous year-end events: talent shows, recitals, parties, etc. But what’s missing, and has been since September 2009, are any peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in my son’s lunch. No, it has nothing to do with allergies. The reason my [Read More]
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Everyday I Hate Mathematics More
Will, my 3rd grader, is working through an Everyday Mathematics unit on reasoning and word problems. Oh, the joy! (You might recall how much I LOVE the Everyday Mathematics curriculum.) This particular “Home Links” worksheet asked him to explain how he arrived at his answer. Check out the problem and his explanation of how he [Read More]
