Back to School: What You Need To Know When Choosing A Daycare (Part One: Ratios)

 

My little one and I :)

Que paso! My name is Denise and I'm new to the blogging world, but not to kids. I taught preschool for over eight years and I'm currently a grad student, majoring in education. And I'm a parent. In fact, I decided to write this post as I nurse my 6 month-old. Surprisingly, typing while nursing is a task that I have not quite mastered as a SAHM and grad student. 

I have been meaning to write about this subject ever since I moved from Charlotte, North Carolina to Buford, Georgia. When I earned my graduate certificate in Education from UNCC, I thought that finding a job in the school system would be a piece of cake. It wasn’t. I ended up doing what I had been doing for the last eight years, teaching preschool. As a new mom I spent time looking for daycares, my experience in the education field gave me a unique view on how to go about this very important task. I wanted to share with you a simple list of questions that may help you in this endeavor.

NATHAN Wants to Know, "What Color Is Your Pee?"

No really, what color is your pee? Yes, it’s gross, but it’s also incredibly important!


Whether you are training for a marathon, hiking through the woods, rocking a Zumba class, biking local trails or just taking a walk around the neighborhood, as the temperatures continue to soar you need to think hydration.

Cute Summer Hairstyles from Kids’ Hair Authority Cozy Friedman

Summer is still in full swing! Along with wearing suitable clothing for recreational activities, your little one’s hairstyle should be taken into consideration. Cozy Friedman, kids’ hair authority and owner of Cozy's Cuts for Kids salons in New York City, provides many practical and effortless hairstyles for kids to enjoy what is left of their summer days. Parents rely on Cozy Friedman and Cozy’s Complete Guide to Girls’ Hair to style their kids tresses for the summer heat. Whether it be a basic bun or looped pigtails, Cozy’s Complete Guide to Girls Hair provides parents with hairstyle ideas for their kids to for any occasion, even when it comes time for back to school.

Stop Soaking Up Kitchen Germs with Lil' Holster!

There are approximately 500,000 bacteria per square inch of your kitchen sink and bacteria multiply in moist environments. Do you still use an old fashioned dish on the counter to hold your kitchen sponge? That moist sponge is harboring germs. Stop cleaning your dishes with a dirty sponge; you’re living in the past. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Unlimited Talk Text and Data/Web for $34.88 a Month!?! AKA: Walmart Best Plans = My First Grader's First Cell Phone!

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.

Never in a million years did I think I'd be buying a cell phone for my six year old, let alone one with unlimited talk text and data, but how could I resist the offer from #CollectiveBias to participate in the #Phones4School campaign and take advantage of Walmart's fabulous price plans and a fantastic deal on the Alcatel One Touch Evolve! 

If you want to see why I bit the bullet and bought a phone for my first grader, click here!

It's Back! Get an Exclusive 5-Piece Nautical by Nature Welcome Box Free for New Maven Subscribers

If you have been curious about the Julep Maven Beauty Box or have been waiting for just the right time to become a Maven, now is your opportunity! Right now, new Maven subscribers can get a Nautical inspired welcome box that includes 3 beautiful, bright nail colors plus two of our most loved products (a 5-piece set, valued at $80) for free when you sign up for Julep Maven.