About Peapodsquadmom
Monica is an elementary school music teacher, mom of 6-year-old triplets and wife to daddy extraordinaire. In between teaching, beginning and failing at new diets, constantly seeking great hair products and trying to make her family's home as frugally fabulous as possible, she writes about life, love and laughter with her miracle trio on Peapod Squad Stuff. She loves Jesus, coffee, the internet, chocolate, writing, hair products and most of all…being “Mommy! Mommy! Mommy!”Website: http://www.peapodsquadstuff.com
Posts by Peapodsquadmom
Teaching Kids to Say Thanks: How to Teach the Art of Thank You Note Writing
By Peapodsquadmom on January 13, 2012
Thank you notes take time. Many adults have a tough time sitting down to write them. So how do we inspire our children to write thank you notes for the gifts they receive? It’s important. We want our kids to grow up understanding the value of gratitude. {read more}
By Peapodsquadmom on January 13, 2012
Charitable Holiday Activities for the Family
By Peapodsquadmom on December 13, 2011
This is the season of giving. How better to emphasize that spirit of generosity than to get your whole family involved in volunteering or charitable activities? Here are a few of our favorite ideas:
Sign up for a shift as a family at a local soup kitchen.
Take {read more}
By Peapodsquadmom on December 13, 2011
Tips for Helping Mommy Avoid a Meltdown at Thanksgiving
By Peapodsquadmom on November 15, 2011
Thanksgiving is supposed to be about enjoying time together with family. It’s supposed to be about expressing gratitude for the blessings in our lives. But really? It can be a stressful pain in the neck if we are not careful. So here {read more}
By Peapodsquadmom on November 15, 2011
Fun Fall Crafts for Kids
By Peapodsquadmom on November 3, 2011
Craft projects don’t have to be complicated. In fact, they need to be fairly simple if they are intended for kids. Autumn is a FABULOUS time to get the children busy with some crafting. Here are a few of my favorite activities to do with the kids {read more}
By Peapodsquadmom on November 3, 2011
Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips
By Peapodsquadmom on October 14, 2011
Trick-or-treating is a much-loved Halloween tradition. Kids get really excited about choosing costumes and making the rounds collecting candy and treats. Parents, though, are often nervous about the many potential dangers involved in trick-or-treating. {read more}
By Peapodsquadmom on October 14, 2011
How to Help Your Children Take Control of Their Own Self-Improvement
By Peapodsquadmom on September 28, 2011
As parents, we all want our children to be their best selves. We want them to be successful, motivated, healthy and happy. And while there are certainly ways we can push them to do and be their best, the most fulfilling thing would be to see them taking {read more}
By Peapodsquadmom on September 28, 2011
When There Are No Grandparents for Grandparents Day
By Peapodsquadmom on September 11, 2011
National Grandparents Day is this month. And while that’s a wonderful cause for celebration, it can also be a painful reminder if grandparents aren’t in the picture. You and your children can still honor their grandparents on these special {read more}
By Peapodsquadmom on September 11, 2011
Tips to Maximize Homework Time for Kids
By Peapodsquadmom on August 31, 2011
Homework time can be a pretty stressful time for the whole family. Kids are often already tired from a full day of school. Parents are frustrated by the process. But with some planning, homework time can be maximized for kids and less stressful for everyone.
Establish {read more}
By Peapodsquadmom on August 31, 2011
How to Help Your Child Adjust to School Routines
By Peapodsquadmom on August 23, 2011
Most children thrive on routine. But what about when the routine changes? What about when school starts up again after a summer of either no routine or a dramatically relaxed routine? It definitely takes some adjustment. Parents can help with this in {read more}
By Peapodsquadmom on August 23, 2011
Must Have Back-to-School List for Parents
By Peapodsquadmom on August 15, 2011
There are plenty of lists of must-have back-to-school items for students, but what about for parents? We’ve got you covered! Here is a list of things that can make this year’s back-to-school season easier for YOU!
School “stuff” {read more}
By Peapodsquadmom on August 15, 2011
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