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Teachers: Brighten Up Your Bulletin Boards for Spring!
Spring is on the horizon, and that means it’s time to brighten up your classroom! What better way to ring in the new season than with some bright bulletin boards? Here are some examples to try in your classroom! 1. All The Colors of Me 2. Look...
15 Anti-Bullying Books for Young Kids
Help your youngsters better understand what a bully is, bullying tactics, and how to prevent them by reading books that focus on empathy, inclusion, kindness, conflict resolution, and confidence. Here are our favorite anti-bullying books that are perfect for kids in...
Renters – Do’s and Don’ts
Millions of Americans choose to rent over buying homes and apartments each year, and there are a ton of advantages. For instance, if a window starts leaking or the stove dies, you don’t have to pay for repairs or replacements. You have the flexibility to move when you...
Choosing the Right Home Security System
You’ve got a few tools at your disposal for protecting your possessions. First, there’s homeowner’s insurance in the case of theft or loss, but you can also take steps to prevent theft in the first place, by getting a quality home security system. There are lots of...
10 Hacks to Pay Off Your Vehicle Loan Faster
Do you have a car loan? If so, welcome to the (big) club! – Americans owe a collective $1.3 trillion in auto loan debt. Yikes! If you’re like most others, you’re probably wondering how you can pay your loan off faster. Below are some strategies, tips, and tricks to...
First Responders, What’s Your Why?
Ask any first responder why they chose their profession, and the overwhelming answer is that they were called to serve and help others. Chances are, this was yours too. The last couple of years have been like no other, with you and your fellow first responders on the...
The Pet Effect: Boosting Our Mental Health
We’re coming up on a year of the pandemic, and one of the biggest side effects has been loneliness and isolation. For some, that’s especially trying during Valentine’s Day (on the heels of the winter holidays!). Stress, anxiety, and depression are among the top...
First (or Fourth) Time Homebuyers Guide
Purchasing a home is an extremely exciting adventure in the life journey – in fact, more than anything it might represent achieving the American dream. For all the excitement though, it can be confusing, challenging, and stressful. And even for those who’ve done it...
Being a Responsible Pet Owner
It's no secret our pets bring us so much joy, but owning a pet - especially one that's young - is a lot of responsibility. Like children they are not something that can be brought home and forgotten about, they require your time, effort, and care. February is...
Virtual Valentine’s Day – 13 Ideas for Teachers
Who knew we needed this holiday so much!? Celebrating friendship, love, appreciation, and inclusivity – Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to bring your class some fun and good-feels after a tough year. In normal times, we’d be organizing handmade paper...