My Blessed Mess

RAMBLINGS OF A HOMESCHOOLING, JESUS LOVING, HAPPY PLANNING NERD MOM OF 6

50 Things that Make Me Happy

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I was recently tagged in a challenge by my friend and fellow blogger Kathleen from Sweatpants and Topknots on twitter to write a post with 50 things that make me happy. Since we are only a week away from the Thanksgiving holiday, the timing of this post couldn't be more perfect! So without further ado, here is my list of happiness-inducing items! Read More...

Planner Goodies Giveaway!! Enter to win – over 700 pieces!

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To celebrate the launch of My Blessed Mess and to thank everyone who has shown their support in our beginning stages, I have put together an amazing giveaway! 

There is something in this accessory grab bag for everyone!Nearly 1000 pieces are included in this accessory sampler grab bag:

Half Sheets

  • 15 "Check it off" pages sized for the BIG happy planner 
  • 15 rainbow weekly pages sized for the MINI happy planner
  • 10 "Get Focused" daily tasks/scheduling sheets for the CLASSIC happy planner
  • a full pack of weekly meal planning sheets (60 ct) for the CLASSIC happy planner
  • 10 Memory Keeping sheets for the CLASSIC happy planner

Full Sheets

  • 10 daily/hourly checklists for the CLASSIC happy planner
  • 10 dot grid "You Go Girl" pages for the CLASSIC happy planner

And More...

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Current Happy Planner lineup – November 2018 (part 1)

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I first stumbled upon the Happy Planner craze not even two months ago and I was instantly hooked. You can read all about why I consider the Happy Planner to be life-changing tool here. Ever since, I have been researching, adapting, shopping (a LOT), and making the system work for me. While I will probably ALWAYS be adding things and tweaking them (cause that's how I roll), I have temporarily acheived planner peace! Stay tuned and find out how and why I am using four seperate planners to keep various areas of my daily life organized. Read More...

Why we Teach our littles baby sign language

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When Joey was a toddler, he would talk a blue streak... but most of what he said wasn't easily understood (come to find out years later, he had a speech delay). He would try so hard to communicate his needs and wants, but frustration and meltdowns often followed his efforts. While his Daddy and I learned over time how to decipher some of his words, other people who weren't around him every day were just clueless. We tried to translate for him, but we weren't always able to decipher his meaning. I don't remember how I stumbled across them, but we learned about Baby Signing Time videos when he was about a year and a half old. We immediately borrowed a few from our local library in hopes they would help. They were a game changer! Read More...

Favorite educational apps and websites – Reading Eggs – reading program for ages 2-13

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*NOTE: I have not been compensated in any way to review this product, nor do I receive any compensation if you choose to purchase. This is my unbiased review.

As a homeschool mom, I am always looking for better, more hands-on ways to teach and reinforce new concepts. I consider myself blessed to be living in the technology age, to have computers and tablets readily available to use is a luxury my kids can greatly benefit from! Over the years, we have used too many apps and websites to count, but there are a few we keep going back to time and again.… Read the rest