TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS A mom of 2 little monkeys - trying to make life a little easier and a

lot more fun!

PRINTABLES - TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS Letters & Numbers Tracing Sheets. Have your kids practice writing their letters (uppercase and lowercase!) and numbers with these fun sheets. There are 2 options for each - blank lines to write their own, or dotted letters to trace. Capital Alphabet 1 - Capital Alphabet 2 - Capital Alphabet Trace 1 - Capital Alphabet Trace 2 - Lowercase 30-MINUTE BABY BLANKET Sew all the way around the blanket, leaving a hole a few inches wide – just big enough to turn your blanket right-side-out. Carefully snip the corners off, being sure to not cut the thread, and turn your blanket out. Topstitch all the way around, and sew right over the hole. Fold in the fabric and make sure it lines up right, then sew it

closed.

UPDATED LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} So I apologize for the delay, but I take my snuggling duties very seriously around here. When I created my “ first day of school signs ” I had requests for the same signs, just without the year. So here is the last-day version without the year! Download them here:

Preschool. Pre

LETTERS AND NUMBERS TRACING SHEETS {FREE PRINTABLE!} I put these together in hopes that her handwriting will get a bit more legible. There are 2 sets of sheets – one that has each letter once, then the child is supposed to copy that letter all the way down the line. The other set has dotted letters all the way down, and the child is supposed to trace each one. You decide which kind you want SCAVENGER HUNT {WITH FREE PRINTABLES!} Scavenger Hunt {With FREE Printables!} We’ve had a bit of a cold spell here in Arkansas, which means we’ve been stuck indoors for way too long. The downside of living in a tiny little speck of a town, is that there is nothing. to. do. Story time at the library is SCHOOL LUNCH NOTES {FREE PRINTABLE!} I remember a couple of times when my mom included a short little note with my lunch, and it was the best! It made a normal day seem extra special. So I’ve created some printable notes for y’all to use! Just print, cut, and slip into a lunch box. Easy peasy. Download notes here: Lunch Notes – Page 1. Lunch Notes – Page 2. LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} Last Day of School Signs {FREE Printables} Holy moly! I feel like I JUST posted my first day of school signs, and somehow, it’s already time for the last day of school. It kind of snuck up on me, to be honest. Luckily, I have all of you to keep me on track. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS So here are my First Day of School Signs, this time without the year (I also added Pre-K). Feel free to print off all of the signs, and store them in the frame that you will use each year. That makes it so easy! Preschool. Pre-K. Kindergarten. 1st Grade. 2nd Grade. 3rd Grade. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLE} These are cute signs that you can use on the first day of school each year. I bought a document-sized frame (8.5 x 11) from Walmart for $4, and popped in the printable. Not too shabby! Each printable can be downloaded from the links below: Preschool. Pre-K. TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS A mom of 2 little monkeys - trying to make life a little easier and a

lot more fun!

PRINTABLES - TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS Letters & Numbers Tracing Sheets. Have your kids practice writing their letters (uppercase and lowercase!) and numbers with these fun sheets. There are 2 options for each - blank lines to write their own, or dotted letters to trace. Capital Alphabet 1 - Capital Alphabet 2 - Capital Alphabet Trace 1 - Capital Alphabet Trace 2 - Lowercase 30-MINUTE BABY BLANKET Sew all the way around the blanket, leaving a hole a few inches wide – just big enough to turn your blanket right-side-out. Carefully snip the corners off, being sure to not cut the thread, and turn your blanket out. Topstitch all the way around, and sew right over the hole. Fold in the fabric and make sure it lines up right, then sew it

closed.

UPDATED LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} So I apologize for the delay, but I take my snuggling duties very seriously around here. When I created my “ first day of school signs ” I had requests for the same signs, just without the year. So here is the last-day version without the year! Download them here:

Preschool. Pre

LETTERS AND NUMBERS TRACING SHEETS {FREE PRINTABLE!} I put these together in hopes that her handwriting will get a bit more legible. There are 2 sets of sheets – one that has each letter once, then the child is supposed to copy that letter all the way down the line. The other set has dotted letters all the way down, and the child is supposed to trace each one. You decide which kind you want SCAVENGER HUNT {WITH FREE PRINTABLES!} Scavenger Hunt {With FREE Printables!} We’ve had a bit of a cold spell here in Arkansas, which means we’ve been stuck indoors for way too long. The downside of living in a tiny little speck of a town, is that there is nothing. to. do. Story time at the library is SCHOOL LUNCH NOTES {FREE PRINTABLE!} I remember a couple of times when my mom included a short little note with my lunch, and it was the best! It made a normal day seem extra special. So I’ve created some printable notes for y’all to use! Just print, cut, and slip into a lunch box. Easy peasy. Download notes here: Lunch Notes – Page 1. Lunch Notes – Page 2. LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} Last Day of School Signs {FREE Printables} Holy moly! I feel like I JUST posted my first day of school signs, and somehow, it’s already time for the last day of school. It kind of snuck up on me, to be honest. Luckily, I have all of you to keep me on track. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS So here are my First Day of School Signs, this time without the year (I also added Pre-K). Feel free to print off all of the signs, and store them in the frame that you will use each year. That makes it so easy! Preschool. Pre-K. Kindergarten. 1st Grade. 2nd Grade. 3rd Grade. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLE} These are cute signs that you can use on the first day of school each year. I bought a document-sized frame (8.5 x 11) from Walmart for $4, and popped in the printable. Not too shabby! Each printable can be downloaded from the links below: Preschool. Pre-K. LETTERS AND NUMBERS TRACING SHEETS {FREE PRINTABLE!} I put these together in hopes that her handwriting will get a bit more legible. There are 2 sets of sheets – one that has each letter once, then the child is supposed to copy that letter all the way down the line. The other set has dotted letters all the way down, and the child is supposed to trace each one. You decide which kind you want MONTHLY CALENDAR {FREE PRINTABLE} So here’s a quick printable for ya. There are 3 different sizes: a PDF that is 8.5 x 11 (which can be easily printed from your computer), and 2 jpgs that are 11 x 14 and 18 x 24. Those are for if you want something a bit bigger. You can put any of these sizes in a frame and use it with dry erase markers (yep, you can use those right on the DIY RECIPE BINDER {& FREE PRINTABLE!} DIY recipe binder {& free printable!} July 31, 2014 by Alli 8 Comments. Ok, readers. Let’s talk dinnertime. Making dinner can be a huge stress, and take a ton of time to plan and prepare! One of the best things I did to decrease meal-prep time was to organize all of my recipes into a binder. Before, I had recipes everywhere.

DIY DIAPER CLUTCH

6. Sew a strip of bias tape on the bottom. 7. Fold the bottom up and pin it into place. I placed mine a bit lower that where the points were, because I knew I’d pack my clutch pretty full, so it needed room to reach around the top. 8. Sew another strip of bias tape around the clutch – everywhere except the bottom. 9. DIY CHORE CHART & DRY ERASE TO-DO LIST {FREE PRINTABLES!} Start off by printing off these freebies: To-Do List. Chore Chart /Daily Checklist. Chores – 1. Chores – 2. Chores – Blank. For the chore chart, I provided 2 pages of different chore ideas and also a blank list, so you can write in your own ideas! Once you’ve got everything printed, cut out the chores, and prep everything for the

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DIY BURP CLOTHS

1. Start off by cutting out your fabric – I cut mine about 11″ x 16″, which I thought made the perfect size for a burp cloth. Then pin the pieces together, making sure the “right” side of the flannel is facing inward. 2. Sew the pieces of fabric together, using a 1/2 inch seam allowance. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS So here are my First Day of School Signs, this time without the year (I also added Pre-K). Feel free to print off all of the signs, and store them in the frame that you will use each year. That makes it so easy! Preschool. Pre-K. Kindergarten. 1st Grade. 2nd Grade. 3rd Grade. CHRISTMAS MEMORY GAME {FREE PRINTABLE!} Christmas Memory Game {FREE Printable!} November 21, 2014 by Alli Leave a Comment. We’re not big “game” people in our house, but one game we ALL love is memory. It’s one of the first games Sophie learned how to play, and she’s gotten pretty good! She has a habit of making up her own rules, though. It doesn’t matter how many times

I

HOW TO BUILD THE ULTIMATE SNACK STADIUM I cut out 4 triangles (9.5″ x 9.5″) that measure from the edge of where the salsa “moat” would be, out to where the Pepsi™ would be (about 3″ from the edge). Then I cut out 4 larger triangles that went all the way to the edge, and I cut the tops off to match the height of the other triangles (9.5″). ** These are just the

SCHOOL LUNCH NOTES

School Lunch Notes – JOKES Edition! {Free Printables} August 14, 2015 by Alli Leave a Comment. A couple of weeks ago, I posted my printable lunch notes. You guys seemed to like them, so I came up with another set! These ones, I must say, are even better than the first. They have jokes on them! And what little kid doesn’t love a silly

joke?

TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS A mom of 2 little monkeys - trying to make life a little easier and a

lot more fun!

PRINTABLES - TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS Letters & Numbers Tracing Sheets. Have your kids practice writing their letters (uppercase and lowercase!) and numbers with these fun sheets. There are 2 options for each - blank lines to write their own, or dotted letters to trace. Capital Alphabet 1 - Capital Alphabet 2 - Capital Alphabet Trace 1 - Capital Alphabet Trace 2 - Lowercase 30-MINUTE BABY BLANKET Sew all the way around the blanket, leaving a hole a few inches wide – just big enough to turn your blanket right-side-out. Carefully snip the corners off, being sure to not cut the thread, and turn your blanket out. Topstitch all the way around, and sew right over the hole. Fold in the fabric and make sure it lines up right, then sew it

closed.

LETTERS AND NUMBERS TRACING SHEETS {FREE PRINTABLE!} I put these together in hopes that her handwriting will get a bit more legible. There are 2 sets of sheets – one that has each letter once, then the child is supposed to copy that letter all the way down the line. The other set has dotted letters all the way down, and the child is supposed to trace each one. You decide which kind you want UPDATED LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} So I apologize for the delay, but I take my snuggling duties very seriously around here. When I created my “ first day of school signs ” I had requests for the same signs, just without the year. So here is the last-day version without the year! Download them here:

Preschool. Pre

SCAVENGER HUNT {WITH FREE PRINTABLES!} Scavenger Hunt {With FREE Printables!} We’ve had a bit of a cold spell here in Arkansas, which means we’ve been stuck indoors for way too long. The downside of living in a tiny little speck of a town, is that there is nothing. to. do. Story time at the library is

DIY BURP CLOTHS

1. Start off by cutting out your fabric – I cut mine about 11″ x 16″, which I thought made the perfect size for a burp cloth. Then pin the pieces together, making sure the “right” side of the flannel is facing inward. 2. Sew the pieces of fabric together, using a 1/2 inch seam allowance.

DIY SOCK PUPPETS

Other than socks and hot glue, the rest is pretty much up to you – just use whatever you find lying around your house. For this puppet, I cut out some lips with felt, and glued those on. Then for the hair, I made a loop of yarn (like how you would loop a hose in a circle to put it away), then tied the loop into a knot, which made for a nice bow. SCHOOL LUNCH NOTES {FREE PRINTABLE!} I remember a couple of times when my mom included a short little note with my lunch, and it was the best! It made a normal day seem extra special. So I’ve created some printable notes for y’all to use! Just print, cut, and slip into a lunch box. Easy peasy. Download notes here: Lunch Notes – Page 1. Lunch Notes – Page 2. LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} Last Day of School Signs {FREE Printables} Holy moly! I feel like I JUST posted my first day of school signs, and somehow, it’s already time for the last day of school. It kind of snuck up on me, to be honest. Luckily, I have all of you to keep me on track. TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS A mom of 2 little monkeys - trying to make life a little easier and a

lot more fun!

PRINTABLES - TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS Letters & Numbers Tracing Sheets. Have your kids practice writing their letters (uppercase and lowercase!) and numbers with these fun sheets. There are 2 options for each - blank lines to write their own, or dotted letters to trace. Capital Alphabet 1 - Capital Alphabet 2 - Capital Alphabet Trace 1 - Capital Alphabet Trace 2 - Lowercase 30-MINUTE BABY BLANKET Sew all the way around the blanket, leaving a hole a few inches wide – just big enough to turn your blanket right-side-out. Carefully snip the corners off, being sure to not cut the thread, and turn your blanket out. Topstitch all the way around, and sew right over the hole. Fold in the fabric and make sure it lines up right, then sew it

closed.

LETTERS AND NUMBERS TRACING SHEETS {FREE PRINTABLE!} I put these together in hopes that her handwriting will get a bit more legible. There are 2 sets of sheets – one that has each letter once, then the child is supposed to copy that letter all the way down the line. The other set has dotted letters all the way down, and the child is supposed to trace each one. You decide which kind you want UPDATED LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} So I apologize for the delay, but I take my snuggling duties very seriously around here. When I created my “ first day of school signs ” I had requests for the same signs, just without the year. So here is the last-day version without the year! Download them here:

Preschool. Pre

SCAVENGER HUNT {WITH FREE PRINTABLES!} Scavenger Hunt {With FREE Printables!} We’ve had a bit of a cold spell here in Arkansas, which means we’ve been stuck indoors for way too long. The downside of living in a tiny little speck of a town, is that there is nothing. to. do. Story time at the library is

DIY BURP CLOTHS

1. Start off by cutting out your fabric – I cut mine about 11″ x 16″, which I thought made the perfect size for a burp cloth. Then pin the pieces together, making sure the “right” side of the flannel is facing inward. 2. Sew the pieces of fabric together, using a 1/2 inch seam allowance.

DIY SOCK PUPPETS

Other than socks and hot glue, the rest is pretty much up to you – just use whatever you find lying around your house. For this puppet, I cut out some lips with felt, and glued those on. Then for the hair, I made a loop of yarn (like how you would loop a hose in a circle to put it away), then tied the loop into a knot, which made for a nice bow. SCHOOL LUNCH NOTES {FREE PRINTABLE!} I remember a couple of times when my mom included a short little note with my lunch, and it was the best! It made a normal day seem extra special. So I’ve created some printable notes for y’all to use! Just print, cut, and slip into a lunch box. Easy peasy. Download notes here: Lunch Notes – Page 1. Lunch Notes – Page 2. LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} Last Day of School Signs {FREE Printables} Holy moly! I feel like I JUST posted my first day of school signs, and somehow, it’s already time for the last day of school. It kind of snuck up on me, to be honest. Luckily, I have all of you to keep me on track. ABOUT - TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS Owen is so happy, and loves to dance and smile. He is a wild little one year old! This boy is constantly moving, and gets into everything. He wakes up at 5am almost every morning, but makes up for it by being the cutest little boy I’ve ever seen. For the past few years, I tried to think of a hobby I could take up to keep myself busy while

the

DIY RECIPE BINDER {& FREE PRINTABLE!} DIY recipe binder {& free printable!} July 31, 2014 by Alli 8 Comments. Ok, readers. Let’s talk dinnertime. Making dinner can be a huge stress, and take a ton of time to plan and prepare! One of the best things I did to decrease meal-prep time was to organize all of my recipes into a binder. Before, I had recipes everywhere. WITCH MARSHMALLOW POPS Repeat with all the sticks and marshmallows, and let dry 5 minutes. Reheat green candy melts (if needed) and dip 1 marshmallow pop, submerging the entire marshmallow. Shake off excess chocolate by holding the pop over the bowl, and tapping the stick against the rim. Place a hat on the top of the marshmallow. Gently place 2 eyes, 1

mouth (small

SCHOOL LUNCH NOTES {FREE PRINTABLE!} I remember a couple of times when my mom included a short little note with my lunch, and it was the best! It made a normal day seem extra special. So I’ve created some printable notes for y’all to use! Just print, cut, and slip into a lunch box. Easy peasy. Download notes here: Lunch Notes – Page 1. Lunch Notes – Page 2. HALLOWEEN BINGO {FREE PRINTABLE!} To play, just print off an extra board and cut out the squares. Shuffle them up, and draw one square at a time. Each time, call out the picture you drew, and have the kids cover that spot (with candy, buttons, etc). Mix things up by having different objectives for each game – 5 in a row, a square in the corner, or the whole border! TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS There came a time, while brushing Sophie’s teeth, that I realized we had a problem. I had her pinned on her back, holding her arms down with one arm, and brushing her teeth with the other. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLE} These are cute signs that you can use on the first day of school each year. I bought a document-sized frame (8.5 x 11) from Walmart for $4, and popped in the printable. Not too shabby! Each printable can be downloaded from the links below: Preschool. Pre-K. DIY CHORE CHART & DRY ERASE TO-DO LIST {FREE PRINTABLES!} Start off by printing off these freebies: To-Do List. Chore Chart /Daily Checklist. Chores – 1. Chores – 2. Chores – Blank. For the chore chart, I provided 2 pages of different chore ideas and also a blank list, so you can write in your own ideas! Once you’ve got everything printed, cut out the chores, and prep everything for the

laminator.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS So here are my First Day of School Signs, this time without the year (I also added Pre-K). Feel free to print off all of the signs, and store them in the frame that you will use each year. That makes it so easy! Preschool. Pre-K. Kindergarten. 1st Grade. 2nd Grade. 3rd Grade.

KINDERGARTEN

LAST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN . Title: Microsoft Word - newTEMPLATE.docx Created Date: 5/26/2016 3:33:22 PM TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS A mom of 2 little monkeys - trying to make life a little easier and a

lot more fun!

PRINTABLES - TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS Letters & Numbers Tracing Sheets. Have your kids practice writing their letters (uppercase and lowercase!) and numbers with these fun sheets. There are 2 options for each - blank lines to write their own, or dotted letters to trace. Capital Alphabet 1 - Capital Alphabet 2 - Capital Alphabet Trace 1 - Capital Alphabet Trace 2 - Lowercase 30-MINUTE BABY BLANKET Sew all the way around the blanket, leaving a hole a few inches wide – just big enough to turn your blanket right-side-out. Carefully snip the corners off, being sure to not cut the thread, and turn your blanket out. Topstitch all the way around, and sew right over the hole. Fold in the fabric and make sure it lines up right, then sew it

closed.

LETTERS AND NUMBERS TRACING SHEETS {FREE PRINTABLE!} I put these together in hopes that her handwriting will get a bit more legible. There are 2 sets of sheets – one that has each letter once, then the child is supposed to copy that letter all the way down the line. The other set has dotted letters all the way down, and the child is supposed to trace each one. You decide which kind you want UPDATED LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} So I apologize for the delay, but I take my snuggling duties very seriously around here. When I created my “ first day of school signs ” I had requests for the same signs, just without the year. So here is the last-day version without the year! Download them here:

Preschool. Pre

SCAVENGER HUNT {WITH FREE PRINTABLES!} Scavenger Hunt {With FREE Printables!} We’ve had a bit of a cold spell here in Arkansas, which means we’ve been stuck indoors for way too long. The downside of living in a tiny little speck of a town, is that there is nothing. to. do. Story time at the library is LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} Last Day of School Signs {FREE Printables} Holy moly! I feel like I JUST posted my first day of school signs, and somehow, it’s already time for the last day of school. It kind of snuck up on me, to be honest. Luckily, I have all of you to keep me on track.

DIY BURP CLOTHS

1. Start off by cutting out your fabric – I cut mine about 11″ x 16″, which I thought made the perfect size for a burp cloth. Then pin the pieces together, making sure the “right” side of the flannel is facing inward. 2. Sew the pieces of fabric together, using a 1/2 inch seam allowance. SCHOOL LUNCH NOTES {FREE PRINTABLE!} I remember a couple of times when my mom included a short little note with my lunch, and it was the best! It made a normal day seem extra special. So I’ve created some printable notes for y’all to use! Just print, cut, and slip into a lunch box. Easy peasy. Download notes here: Lunch Notes – Page 1. Lunch Notes – Page 2.

DIY SOCK PUPPETS

Other than socks and hot glue, the rest is pretty much up to you – just use whatever you find lying around your house. For this puppet, I cut out some lips with felt, and glued those on. Then for the hair, I made a loop of yarn (like how you would loop a hose in a circle to put it away), then tied the loop into a knot, which made for a nice bow. TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS A mom of 2 little monkeys - trying to make life a little easier and a

lot more fun!

PRINTABLES - TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS Letters & Numbers Tracing Sheets. Have your kids practice writing their letters (uppercase and lowercase!) and numbers with these fun sheets. There are 2 options for each - blank lines to write their own, or dotted letters to trace. Capital Alphabet 1 - Capital Alphabet 2 - Capital Alphabet Trace 1 - Capital Alphabet Trace 2 - Lowercase 30-MINUTE BABY BLANKET Sew all the way around the blanket, leaving a hole a few inches wide – just big enough to turn your blanket right-side-out. Carefully snip the corners off, being sure to not cut the thread, and turn your blanket out. Topstitch all the way around, and sew right over the hole. Fold in the fabric and make sure it lines up right, then sew it

closed.

LETTERS AND NUMBERS TRACING SHEETS {FREE PRINTABLE!} I put these together in hopes that her handwriting will get a bit more legible. There are 2 sets of sheets – one that has each letter once, then the child is supposed to copy that letter all the way down the line. The other set has dotted letters all the way down, and the child is supposed to trace each one. You decide which kind you want UPDATED LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} So I apologize for the delay, but I take my snuggling duties very seriously around here. When I created my “ first day of school signs ” I had requests for the same signs, just without the year. So here is the last-day version without the year! Download them here:

Preschool. Pre

SCAVENGER HUNT {WITH FREE PRINTABLES!} Scavenger Hunt {With FREE Printables!} We’ve had a bit of a cold spell here in Arkansas, which means we’ve been stuck indoors for way too long. The downside of living in a tiny little speck of a town, is that there is nothing. to. do. Story time at the library is LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} Last Day of School Signs {FREE Printables} Holy moly! I feel like I JUST posted my first day of school signs, and somehow, it’s already time for the last day of school. It kind of snuck up on me, to be honest. Luckily, I have all of you to keep me on track.

DIY BURP CLOTHS

1. Start off by cutting out your fabric – I cut mine about 11″ x 16″, which I thought made the perfect size for a burp cloth. Then pin the pieces together, making sure the “right” side of the flannel is facing inward. 2. Sew the pieces of fabric together, using a 1/2 inch seam allowance. SCHOOL LUNCH NOTES {FREE PRINTABLE!} I remember a couple of times when my mom included a short little note with my lunch, and it was the best! It made a normal day seem extra special. So I’ve created some printable notes for y’all to use! Just print, cut, and slip into a lunch box. Easy peasy. Download notes here: Lunch Notes – Page 1. Lunch Notes – Page 2.

DIY SOCK PUPPETS

Other than socks and hot glue, the rest is pretty much up to you – just use whatever you find lying around your house. For this puppet, I cut out some lips with felt, and glued those on. Then for the hair, I made a loop of yarn (like how you would loop a hose in a circle to put it away), then tied the loop into a knot, which made for a nice bow. ABOUT - TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS Owen is so happy, and loves to dance and smile. He is a wild little one year old! This boy is constantly moving, and gets into everything. He wakes up at 5am almost every morning, but makes up for it by being the cutest little boy I’ve ever seen. For the past few years, I tried to think of a hobby I could take up to keep myself busy while

the

DIY RECIPE BINDER {& FREE PRINTABLE!} DIY recipe binder {& free printable!} July 31, 2014 by Alli 8 Comments. Ok, readers. Let’s talk dinnertime. Making dinner can be a huge stress, and take a ton of time to plan and prepare! One of the best things I did to decrease meal-prep time was to organize all of my recipes into a binder. Before, I had recipes everywhere. WITCH MARSHMALLOW POPS Repeat with all the sticks and marshmallows, and let dry 5 minutes. Reheat green candy melts (if needed) and dip 1 marshmallow pop, submerging the entire marshmallow. Shake off excess chocolate by holding the pop over the bowl, and tapping the stick against the rim. Place a hat on the top of the marshmallow. Gently place 2 eyes, 1

mouth (small

SCHOOL LUNCH NOTES {FREE PRINTABLE!} I remember a couple of times when my mom included a short little note with my lunch, and it was the best! It made a normal day seem extra special. So I’ve created some printable notes for y’all to use! Just print, cut, and slip into a lunch box. Easy peasy. Download notes here: Lunch Notes – Page 1. Lunch Notes – Page 2. TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS There came a time, while brushing Sophie’s teeth, that I realized we had a problem. I had her pinned on her back, holding her arms down with one arm, and brushing her teeth with the other. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLE} These are cute signs that you can use on the first day of school each year. I bought a document-sized frame (8.5 x 11) from Walmart for $4, and popped in the printable. Not too shabby! Each printable can be downloaded from the links below: Preschool. Pre-K. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS So here are my First Day of School Signs, this time without the year (I also added Pre-K). Feel free to print off all of the signs, and store them in the frame that you will use each year. That makes it so easy! Preschool. Pre-K. Kindergarten. 1st Grade. 2nd Grade. 3rd Grade. DIY CHORE CHART & DRY ERASE TO-DO LIST {FREE PRINTABLES!} Start off by printing off these freebies: To-Do List. Chore Chart /Daily Checklist. Chores – 1. Chores – 2. Chores – Blank. For the chore chart, I provided 2 pages of different chore ideas and also a blank list, so you can write in your own ideas! Once you’ve got everything printed, cut out the chores, and prep everything for the

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LAST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN . Title: Microsoft Word - newTEMPLATE.docx Created Date: 5/26/2016 3:33:22 PM TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS A mom of 2 little monkeys - trying to make life a little easier and a

lot more fun!

PRINTABLES - TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS Letters & Numbers Tracing Sheets. Have your kids practice writing their letters (uppercase and lowercase!) and numbers with these fun sheets. There are 2 options for each - blank lines to write their own, or dotted letters to trace. Capital Alphabet 1 - Capital Alphabet 2 - Capital Alphabet Trace 1 - Capital Alphabet Trace 2 - Lowercase 30-MINUTE BABY BLANKET Sew all the way around the blanket, leaving a hole a few inches wide – just big enough to turn your blanket right-side-out. Carefully snip the corners off, being sure to not cut the thread, and turn your blanket out. Topstitch all the way around, and sew right over the hole. Fold in the fabric and make sure it lines up right, then sew it

closed.

LETTERS AND NUMBERS TRACING SHEETS {FREE PRINTABLE!} I put these together in hopes that her handwriting will get a bit more legible. There are 2 sets of sheets – one that has each letter once, then the child is supposed to copy that letter all the way down the line. The other set has dotted letters all the way down, and the child is supposed to trace each one. You decide which kind you want UPDATED LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} So I apologize for the delay, but I take my snuggling duties very seriously around here. When I created my “ first day of school signs ” I had requests for the same signs, just without the year. So here is the last-day version without the year! Download them here:

Preschool. Pre

SCAVENGER HUNT {WITH FREE PRINTABLES!} Scavenger Hunt {With FREE Printables!} We’ve had a bit of a cold spell here in Arkansas, which means we’ve been stuck indoors for way too long. The downside of living in a tiny little speck of a town, is that there is nothing. to. do. Story time at the library is LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} Last Day of School Signs {FREE Printables} Holy moly! I feel like I JUST posted my first day of school signs, and somehow, it’s already time for the last day of school. It kind of snuck up on me, to be honest. Luckily, I have all of you to keep me on track.

DIY BURP CLOTHS

1. Start off by cutting out your fabric – I cut mine about 11″ x 16″, which I thought made the perfect size for a burp cloth. Then pin the pieces together, making sure the “right” side of the flannel is facing inward. 2. Sew the pieces of fabric together, using a 1/2 inch seam allowance. SCHOOL LUNCH NOTES {FREE PRINTABLE!} I remember a couple of times when my mom included a short little note with my lunch, and it was the best! It made a normal day seem extra special. So I’ve created some printable notes for y’all to use! Just print, cut, and slip into a lunch box. Easy peasy. Download notes here: Lunch Notes – Page 1. Lunch Notes – Page 2.

DIY SOCK PUPPETS

Other than socks and hot glue, the rest is pretty much up to you – just use whatever you find lying around your house. For this puppet, I cut out some lips with felt, and glued those on. Then for the hair, I made a loop of yarn (like how you would loop a hose in a circle to put it away), then tied the loop into a knot, which made for a nice bow. TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS A mom of 2 little monkeys - trying to make life a little easier and a

lot more fun!

PRINTABLES - TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS Letters & Numbers Tracing Sheets. Have your kids practice writing their letters (uppercase and lowercase!) and numbers with these fun sheets. There are 2 options for each - blank lines to write their own, or dotted letters to trace. Capital Alphabet 1 - Capital Alphabet 2 - Capital Alphabet Trace 1 - Capital Alphabet Trace 2 - Lowercase 30-MINUTE BABY BLANKET Sew all the way around the blanket, leaving a hole a few inches wide – just big enough to turn your blanket right-side-out. Carefully snip the corners off, being sure to not cut the thread, and turn your blanket out. Topstitch all the way around, and sew right over the hole. Fold in the fabric and make sure it lines up right, then sew it

closed.

LETTERS AND NUMBERS TRACING SHEETS {FREE PRINTABLE!} I put these together in hopes that her handwriting will get a bit more legible. There are 2 sets of sheets – one that has each letter once, then the child is supposed to copy that letter all the way down the line. The other set has dotted letters all the way down, and the child is supposed to trace each one. You decide which kind you want UPDATED LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} So I apologize for the delay, but I take my snuggling duties very seriously around here. When I created my “ first day of school signs ” I had requests for the same signs, just without the year. So here is the last-day version without the year! Download them here:

Preschool. Pre

SCAVENGER HUNT {WITH FREE PRINTABLES!} Scavenger Hunt {With FREE Printables!} We’ve had a bit of a cold spell here in Arkansas, which means we’ve been stuck indoors for way too long. The downside of living in a tiny little speck of a town, is that there is nothing. to. do. Story time at the library is LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} Last Day of School Signs {FREE Printables} Holy moly! I feel like I JUST posted my first day of school signs, and somehow, it’s already time for the last day of school. It kind of snuck up on me, to be honest. Luckily, I have all of you to keep me on track.

DIY BURP CLOTHS

1. Start off by cutting out your fabric – I cut mine about 11″ x 16″, which I thought made the perfect size for a burp cloth. Then pin the pieces together, making sure the “right” side of the flannel is facing inward. 2. Sew the pieces of fabric together, using a 1/2 inch seam allowance. SCHOOL LUNCH NOTES {FREE PRINTABLE!} I remember a couple of times when my mom included a short little note with my lunch, and it was the best! It made a normal day seem extra special. So I’ve created some printable notes for y’all to use! Just print, cut, and slip into a lunch box. Easy peasy. Download notes here: Lunch Notes – Page 1. Lunch Notes – Page 2.

DIY SOCK PUPPETS

Other than socks and hot glue, the rest is pretty much up to you – just use whatever you find lying around your house. For this puppet, I cut out some lips with felt, and glued those on. Then for the hair, I made a loop of yarn (like how you would loop a hose in a circle to put it away), then tied the loop into a knot, which made for a nice bow. ABOUT - TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS Owen is so happy, and loves to dance and smile. He is a wild little one year old! This boy is constantly moving, and gets into everything. He wakes up at 5am almost every morning, but makes up for it by being the cutest little boy I’ve ever seen. For the past few years, I tried to think of a hobby I could take up to keep myself busy while

the

DIY RECIPE BINDER {& FREE PRINTABLE!} DIY recipe binder {& free printable!} July 31, 2014 by Alli 8 Comments. Ok, readers. Let’s talk dinnertime. Making dinner can be a huge stress, and take a ton of time to plan and prepare! One of the best things I did to decrease meal-prep time was to organize all of my recipes into a binder. Before, I had recipes everywhere. WITCH MARSHMALLOW POPS Repeat with all the sticks and marshmallows, and let dry 5 minutes. Reheat green candy melts (if needed) and dip 1 marshmallow pop, submerging the entire marshmallow. Shake off excess chocolate by holding the pop over the bowl, and tapping the stick against the rim. Place a hat on the top of the marshmallow. Gently place 2 eyes, 1

mouth (small

SCHOOL LUNCH NOTES {FREE PRINTABLE!} I remember a couple of times when my mom included a short little note with my lunch, and it was the best! It made a normal day seem extra special. So I’ve created some printable notes for y’all to use! Just print, cut, and slip into a lunch box. Easy peasy. Download notes here: Lunch Notes – Page 1. Lunch Notes – Page 2. TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS There came a time, while brushing Sophie’s teeth, that I realized we had a problem. I had her pinned on her back, holding her arms down with one arm, and brushing her teeth with the other. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLE} These are cute signs that you can use on the first day of school each year. I bought a document-sized frame (8.5 x 11) from Walmart for $4, and popped in the printable. Not too shabby! Each printable can be downloaded from the links below: Preschool. Pre-K. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS So here are my First Day of School Signs, this time without the year (I also added Pre-K). Feel free to print off all of the signs, and store them in the frame that you will use each year. That makes it so easy! Preschool. Pre-K. Kindergarten. 1st Grade. 2nd Grade. 3rd Grade. DIY CHORE CHART & DRY ERASE TO-DO LIST {FREE PRINTABLES!} Start off by printing off these freebies: To-Do List. Chore Chart /Daily Checklist. Chores – 1. Chores – 2. Chores – Blank. For the chore chart, I provided 2 pages of different chore ideas and also a blank list, so you can write in your own ideas! Once you’ve got everything printed, cut out the chores, and prep everything for the

laminator.

TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS Author: takingcareofmonkeybusiness Keywords: DACJOBTXyp4 Created Date:

1/6/2017 2:54:37 PM

KINDERGARTEN

LAST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN . Title: Microsoft Word - newTEMPLATE.docx Created Date: 5/26/2016 3:33:22 PM TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS A mom of 2 little monkeys - trying to make life a little easier and a

lot more fun!

PRINTABLES - TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS Letters & Numbers Tracing Sheets. Have your kids practice writing their letters (uppercase and lowercase!) and numbers with these fun sheets. There are 2 options for each - blank lines to write their own, or dotted letters to trace. Capital Alphabet 1 - Capital Alphabet 2 - Capital Alphabet Trace 1 - Capital Alphabet Trace 2 - Lowercase 30-MINUTE BABY BLANKET Sew all the way around the blanket, leaving a hole a few inches wide – just big enough to turn your blanket right-side-out. Carefully snip the corners off, being sure to not cut the thread, and turn your blanket out. Topstitch all the way around, and sew right over the hole. Fold in the fabric and make sure it lines up right, then sew it

closed.

LETTERS AND NUMBERS TRACING SHEETS {FREE PRINTABLE!} I put these together in hopes that her handwriting will get a bit more legible. There are 2 sets of sheets – one that has each letter once, then the child is supposed to copy that letter all the way down the line. The other set has dotted letters all the way down, and the child is supposed to trace each one. You decide which kind you want UPDATED LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} So I apologize for the delay, but I take my snuggling duties very seriously around here. When I created my “ first day of school signs ” I had requests for the same signs, just without the year. So here is the last-day version without the year! Download them here:

Preschool. Pre

SCAVENGER HUNT {WITH FREE PRINTABLES!} Scavenger Hunt {With FREE Printables!} We’ve had a bit of a cold spell here in Arkansas, which means we’ve been stuck indoors for way too long. The downside of living in a tiny little speck of a town, is that there is nothing. to. do. Story time at the library is LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} Last Day of School Signs {FREE Printables} Holy moly! I feel like I JUST posted my first day of school signs, and somehow, it’s already time for the last day of school. It kind of snuck up on me, to be honest. Luckily, I have all of you to keep me on track.

DIY BURP CLOTHS

1. Start off by cutting out your fabric – I cut mine about 11″ x 16″, which I thought made the perfect size for a burp cloth. Then pin the pieces together, making sure the “right” side of the flannel is facing inward. 2. Sew the pieces of fabric together, using a 1/2 inch seam allowance. SCHOOL LUNCH NOTES {FREE PRINTABLE!} I remember a couple of times when my mom included a short little note with my lunch, and it was the best! It made a normal day seem extra special. So I’ve created some printable notes for y’all to use! Just print, cut, and slip into a lunch box. Easy peasy. Download notes here: Lunch Notes – Page 1. Lunch Notes – Page 2.

DIY SOCK PUPPETS

Other than socks and hot glue, the rest is pretty much up to you – just use whatever you find lying around your house. For this puppet, I cut out some lips with felt, and glued those on. Then for the hair, I made a loop of yarn (like how you would loop a hose in a circle to put it away), then tied the loop into a knot, which made for a nice bow. TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS A mom of 2 little monkeys - trying to make life a little easier and a

lot more fun!

PRINTABLES - TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS Letters & Numbers Tracing Sheets. Have your kids practice writing their letters (uppercase and lowercase!) and numbers with these fun sheets. There are 2 options for each - blank lines to write their own, or dotted letters to trace. Capital Alphabet 1 - Capital Alphabet 2 - Capital Alphabet Trace 1 - Capital Alphabet Trace 2 - Lowercase 30-MINUTE BABY BLANKET Sew all the way around the blanket, leaving a hole a few inches wide – just big enough to turn your blanket right-side-out. Carefully snip the corners off, being sure to not cut the thread, and turn your blanket out. Topstitch all the way around, and sew right over the hole. Fold in the fabric and make sure it lines up right, then sew it

closed.

LETTERS AND NUMBERS TRACING SHEETS {FREE PRINTABLE!} I put these together in hopes that her handwriting will get a bit more legible. There are 2 sets of sheets – one that has each letter once, then the child is supposed to copy that letter all the way down the line. The other set has dotted letters all the way down, and the child is supposed to trace each one. You decide which kind you want UPDATED LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} So I apologize for the delay, but I take my snuggling duties very seriously around here. When I created my “ first day of school signs ” I had requests for the same signs, just without the year. So here is the last-day version without the year! Download them here:

Preschool. Pre

SCAVENGER HUNT {WITH FREE PRINTABLES!} Scavenger Hunt {With FREE Printables!} We’ve had a bit of a cold spell here in Arkansas, which means we’ve been stuck indoors for way too long. The downside of living in a tiny little speck of a town, is that there is nothing. to. do. Story time at the library is LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} Last Day of School Signs {FREE Printables} Holy moly! I feel like I JUST posted my first day of school signs, and somehow, it’s already time for the last day of school. It kind of snuck up on me, to be honest. Luckily, I have all of you to keep me on track.

DIY BURP CLOTHS

1. Start off by cutting out your fabric – I cut mine about 11″ x 16″, which I thought made the perfect size for a burp cloth. Then pin the pieces together, making sure the “right” side of the flannel is facing inward. 2. Sew the pieces of fabric together, using a 1/2 inch seam allowance. SCHOOL LUNCH NOTES {FREE PRINTABLE!} I remember a couple of times when my mom included a short little note with my lunch, and it was the best! It made a normal day seem extra special. So I’ve created some printable notes for y’all to use! Just print, cut, and slip into a lunch box. Easy peasy. Download notes here: Lunch Notes – Page 1. Lunch Notes – Page 2.

DIY SOCK PUPPETS

Other than socks and hot glue, the rest is pretty much up to you – just use whatever you find lying around your house. For this puppet, I cut out some lips with felt, and glued those on. Then for the hair, I made a loop of yarn (like how you would loop a hose in a circle to put it away), then tied the loop into a knot, which made for a nice bow. ABOUT - TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS Owen is so happy, and loves to dance and smile. He is a wild little one year old! This boy is constantly moving, and gets into everything. He wakes up at 5am almost every morning, but makes up for it by being the cutest little boy I’ve ever seen. For the past few years, I tried to think of a hobby I could take up to keep myself busy while

the

DIY RECIPE BINDER {& FREE PRINTABLE!} DIY recipe binder {& free printable!} July 31, 2014 by Alli 8 Comments. Ok, readers. Let’s talk dinnertime. Making dinner can be a huge stress, and take a ton of time to plan and prepare! One of the best things I did to decrease meal-prep time was to organize all of my recipes into a binder. Before, I had recipes everywhere. WITCH MARSHMALLOW POPS Repeat with all the sticks and marshmallows, and let dry 5 minutes. Reheat green candy melts (if needed) and dip 1 marshmallow pop, submerging the entire marshmallow. Shake off excess chocolate by holding the pop over the bowl, and tapping the stick against the rim. Place a hat on the top of the marshmallow. Gently place 2 eyes, 1

mouth (small

SCHOOL LUNCH NOTES {FREE PRINTABLE!} I remember a couple of times when my mom included a short little note with my lunch, and it was the best! It made a normal day seem extra special. So I’ve created some printable notes for y’all to use! Just print, cut, and slip into a lunch box. Easy peasy. Download notes here: Lunch Notes – Page 1. Lunch Notes – Page 2. TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS There came a time, while brushing Sophie’s teeth, that I realized we had a problem. I had her pinned on her back, holding her arms down with one arm, and brushing her teeth with the other. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLE} These are cute signs that you can use on the first day of school each year. I bought a document-sized frame (8.5 x 11) from Walmart for $4, and popped in the printable. Not too shabby! Each printable can be downloaded from the links below: Preschool. Pre-K. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS So here are my First Day of School Signs, this time without the year (I also added Pre-K). Feel free to print off all of the signs, and store them in the frame that you will use each year. That makes it so easy! Preschool. Pre-K. Kindergarten. 1st Grade. 2nd Grade. 3rd Grade. DIY CHORE CHART & DRY ERASE TO-DO LIST {FREE PRINTABLES!} Start off by printing off these freebies: To-Do List. Chore Chart /Daily Checklist. Chores – 1. Chores – 2. Chores – Blank. For the chore chart, I provided 2 pages of different chore ideas and also a blank list, so you can write in your own ideas! Once you’ve got everything printed, cut out the chores, and prep everything for the

laminator.

TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS Author: takingcareofmonkeybusiness Keywords: DACJOBTXyp4 Created Date:

1/6/2017 2:54:37 PM

KINDERGARTEN

LAST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN . Title: Microsoft Word - newTEMPLATE.docx Created Date: 5/26/2016 3:33:22 PM TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS A mom of 2 little monkeys - trying to make life a little easier and a

lot more fun!

PRINTABLES - TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS Letters & Numbers Tracing Sheets. Have your kids practice writing their letters (uppercase and lowercase!) and numbers with these fun sheets. There are 2 options for each - blank lines to write their own, or dotted letters to trace. Capital Alphabet 1 - Capital Alphabet 2 - Capital Alphabet Trace 1 - Capital Alphabet Trace 2 - Lowercase 30-MINUTE BABY BLANKET Sew all the way around the blanket, leaving a hole a few inches wide – just big enough to turn your blanket right-side-out. Carefully snip the corners off, being sure to not cut the thread, and turn your blanket out. Topstitch all the way around, and sew right over the hole. Fold in the fabric and make sure it lines up right, then sew it

closed.

SCAVENGER HUNT {WITH FREE PRINTABLES!} Scavenger Hunt {With FREE Printables!} We’ve had a bit of a cold spell here in Arkansas, which means we’ve been stuck indoors for way too long. The downside of living in a tiny little speck of a town, is that there is nothing. to. do. Story time at the library is LETTERS AND NUMBERS TRACING SHEETS {FREE PRINTABLE!} I put these together in hopes that her handwriting will get a bit more legible. There are 2 sets of sheets – one that has each letter once, then the child is supposed to copy that letter all the way down the line. The other set has dotted letters all the way down, and the child is supposed to trace each one. You decide which kind you want MONTHLY CALENDAR {FREE PRINTABLE} So here’s a quick printable for ya. There are 3 different sizes: a PDF that is 8.5 x 11 (which can be easily printed from your computer), and 2 jpgs that are 11 x 14 and 18 x 24. Those are for if you want something a bit bigger. You can put any of these sizes in a frame and use it with dry erase markers (yep, you can use those right on the UPDATED LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} So I apologize for the delay, but I take my snuggling duties very seriously around here. When I created my “ first day of school signs ” I had requests for the same signs, just without the year. So here is the last-day version without the year! Download them here:

Preschool. Pre

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} Last Day of School Signs {FREE Printables} Holy moly! I feel like I JUST posted my first day of school signs, and somehow, it’s already time for the last day of school. It kind of snuck up on me, to be honest. Luckily, I have all of you to keep me on track. SCHOOL LUNCH NOTES {FREE PRINTABLE!} I remember a couple of times when my mom included a short little note with my lunch, and it was the best! It made a normal day seem extra special. So I’ve created some printable notes for y’all to use! Just print, cut, and slip into a lunch box. Easy peasy. Download notes here: Lunch Notes – Page 1. Lunch Notes – Page 2. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLE} These are cute signs that you can use on the first day of school each year. I bought a document-sized frame (8.5 x 11) from Walmart for $4, and popped in the printable. Not too shabby! Each printable can be downloaded from the links below: Preschool. Pre-K. TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS A mom of 2 little monkeys - trying to make life a little easier and a

lot more fun!

PRINTABLES - TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS Letters & Numbers Tracing Sheets. Have your kids practice writing their letters (uppercase and lowercase!) and numbers with these fun sheets. There are 2 options for each - blank lines to write their own, or dotted letters to trace. Capital Alphabet 1 - Capital Alphabet 2 - Capital Alphabet Trace 1 - Capital Alphabet Trace 2 - Lowercase 30-MINUTE BABY BLANKET Sew all the way around the blanket, leaving a hole a few inches wide – just big enough to turn your blanket right-side-out. Carefully snip the corners off, being sure to not cut the thread, and turn your blanket out. Topstitch all the way around, and sew right over the hole. Fold in the fabric and make sure it lines up right, then sew it

closed.

SCAVENGER HUNT {WITH FREE PRINTABLES!} Scavenger Hunt {With FREE Printables!} We’ve had a bit of a cold spell here in Arkansas, which means we’ve been stuck indoors for way too long. The downside of living in a tiny little speck of a town, is that there is nothing. to. do. Story time at the library is LETTERS AND NUMBERS TRACING SHEETS {FREE PRINTABLE!} I put these together in hopes that her handwriting will get a bit more legible. There are 2 sets of sheets – one that has each letter once, then the child is supposed to copy that letter all the way down the line. The other set has dotted letters all the way down, and the child is supposed to trace each one. You decide which kind you want MONTHLY CALENDAR {FREE PRINTABLE} So here’s a quick printable for ya. There are 3 different sizes: a PDF that is 8.5 x 11 (which can be easily printed from your computer), and 2 jpgs that are 11 x 14 and 18 x 24. Those are for if you want something a bit bigger. You can put any of these sizes in a frame and use it with dry erase markers (yep, you can use those right on the UPDATED LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} So I apologize for the delay, but I take my snuggling duties very seriously around here. When I created my “ first day of school signs ” I had requests for the same signs, just without the year. So here is the last-day version without the year! Download them here:

Preschool. Pre

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} Last Day of School Signs {FREE Printables} Holy moly! I feel like I JUST posted my first day of school signs, and somehow, it’s already time for the last day of school. It kind of snuck up on me, to be honest. Luckily, I have all of you to keep me on track. SCHOOL LUNCH NOTES {FREE PRINTABLE!} I remember a couple of times when my mom included a short little note with my lunch, and it was the best! It made a normal day seem extra special. So I’ve created some printable notes for y’all to use! Just print, cut, and slip into a lunch box. Easy peasy. Download notes here: Lunch Notes – Page 1. Lunch Notes – Page 2. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLE} These are cute signs that you can use on the first day of school each year. I bought a document-sized frame (8.5 x 11) from Walmart for $4, and popped in the printable. Not too shabby! Each printable can be downloaded from the links below: Preschool. Pre-K. DIY CHORE CHART & DRY ERASE TO-DO LIST {FREE PRINTABLES!} Start off by printing off these freebies: To-Do List. Chore Chart /Daily Checklist. Chores – 1. Chores – 2. Chores – Blank. For the chore chart, I provided 2 pages of different chore ideas and also a blank list, so you can write in your own ideas! Once you’ve got everything printed, cut out the chores, and prep everything for the

laminator.

MONTHLY CALENDAR {FREE PRINTABLE} So here’s a quick printable for ya. There are 3 different sizes: a PDF that is 8.5 x 11 (which can be easily printed from your computer), and 2 jpgs that are 11 x 14 and 18 x 24. Those are for if you want something a bit bigger. You can put any of these sizes in a frame and use it with dry erase markers (yep, you can use those right on the

DIY DIAPER CLUTCH

6. Sew a strip of bias tape on the bottom. 7. Fold the bottom up and pin it into place. I placed mine a bit lower that where the points were, because I knew I’d pack my clutch pretty full, so it needed room to reach around the top. 8. Sew another strip of bias tape around the clutch – everywhere except the bottom. 9. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS So here are my First Day of School Signs, this time without the year (I also added Pre-K). Feel free to print off all of the signs, and store them in the frame that you will use each year. That makes it so easy! Preschool. Pre-K. Kindergarten. 1st Grade. 2nd Grade. 3rd Grade.

DIY BURP CLOTHS

1. Start off by cutting out your fabric – I cut mine about 11″ x 16″, which I thought made the perfect size for a burp cloth. Then pin the pieces together, making sure the “right” side of the flannel is facing inward. 2. Sew the pieces of fabric together, using a 1/2 inch seam allowance. CHRISTMAS MEMORY GAME {FREE PRINTABLE!} Christmas Memory Game {FREE Printable!} November 21, 2014 by Alli Leave a Comment. We’re not big “game” people in our house, but one game we ALL love is memory. It’s one of the first games Sophie learned how to play, and she’s gotten pretty good! She has a habit of making up her own rules, though. It doesn’t matter how many times

I

BUILD YOUR OWN TIN FOIL BOATS Grab a big sheet of tin foil and fold it up a few times to make it thicker. If your little monkeys are as hard on things as mine are, you want these things to be as sturdy as possible. Fold up the sides and mold it into a boat shape. Add tape to reinforce the shape, and hold the edges together. To make the flag, fold a piece of washi tape over HALLOWEEN PUSH-UP CAKE POPS Place 1 cake circle into an assembled cake pop container, and gently push it all the way to the bottom. Pipe a swirl of frosting on top of first cake layer, then top with another layer of cake. Repeat with all cake pops. Dispense a swirl of Reddi-wip on each cake pop, and top with sprinkles and/or chocolate garnishes. BABY BIRTH SHADOW BOXES I love the these shadow boxes ideas. Wish I seen these long ago. I was wondering if you can help me. See I’m on baby three, and still have

time to do his.

SCHOOL LUNCH NOTES

School Lunch Notes – JOKES Edition! {Free Printables} August 14, 2015 by Alli Leave a Comment. A couple of weeks ago, I posted my printable lunch notes. You guys seemed to like them, so I came up with another set! These ones, I must say, are even better than the first. They have jokes on them! And what little kid doesn’t love a silly

joke?

TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS A mom of 2 little monkeys - trying to make life a little easier and a

lot more fun!

PRINTABLES - TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS Letters & Numbers Tracing Sheets. Have your kids practice writing their letters (uppercase and lowercase!) and numbers with these fun sheets. There are 2 options for each - blank lines to write their own, or dotted letters to trace. Capital Alphabet 1 - Capital Alphabet 2 - Capital Alphabet Trace 1 - Capital Alphabet Trace 2 - Lowercase 30-MINUTE BABY BLANKET Sew all the way around the blanket, leaving a hole a few inches wide – just big enough to turn your blanket right-side-out. Carefully snip the corners off, being sure to not cut the thread, and turn your blanket out. Topstitch all the way around, and sew right over the hole. Fold in the fabric and make sure it lines up right, then sew it

closed.

SCAVENGER HUNT {WITH FREE PRINTABLES!} Scavenger Hunt {With FREE Printables!} We’ve had a bit of a cold spell here in Arkansas, which means we’ve been stuck indoors for way too long. The downside of living in a tiny little speck of a town, is that there is nothing. to. do. Story time at the library is LETTERS AND NUMBERS TRACING SHEETS {FREE PRINTABLE!} I put these together in hopes that her handwriting will get a bit more legible. There are 2 sets of sheets – one that has each letter once, then the child is supposed to copy that letter all the way down the line. The other set has dotted letters all the way down, and the child is supposed to trace each one. You decide which kind you want MONTHLY CALENDAR {FREE PRINTABLE} So here’s a quick printable for ya. There are 3 different sizes: a PDF that is 8.5 x 11 (which can be easily printed from your computer), and 2 jpgs that are 11 x 14 and 18 x 24. Those are for if you want something a bit bigger. You can put any of these sizes in a frame and use it with dry erase markers (yep, you can use those right on the UPDATED LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} So I apologize for the delay, but I take my snuggling duties very seriously around here. When I created my “ first day of school signs ” I had requests for the same signs, just without the year. So here is the last-day version without the year! Download them here:

Preschool. Pre

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} Last Day of School Signs {FREE Printables} Holy moly! I feel like I JUST posted my first day of school signs, and somehow, it’s already time for the last day of school. It kind of snuck up on me, to be honest. Luckily, I have all of you to keep me on track. SCHOOL LUNCH NOTES {FREE PRINTABLE!} I remember a couple of times when my mom included a short little note with my lunch, and it was the best! It made a normal day seem extra special. So I’ve created some printable notes for y’all to use! Just print, cut, and slip into a lunch box. Easy peasy. Download notes here: Lunch Notes – Page 1. Lunch Notes – Page 2. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLE} These are cute signs that you can use on the first day of school each year. I bought a document-sized frame (8.5 x 11) from Walmart for $4, and popped in the printable. Not too shabby! Each printable can be downloaded from the links below: Preschool. Pre-K. TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS A mom of 2 little monkeys - trying to make life a little easier and a

lot more fun!

PRINTABLES - TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS Letters & Numbers Tracing Sheets. Have your kids practice writing their letters (uppercase and lowercase!) and numbers with these fun sheets. There are 2 options for each - blank lines to write their own, or dotted letters to trace. Capital Alphabet 1 - Capital Alphabet 2 - Capital Alphabet Trace 1 - Capital Alphabet Trace 2 - Lowercase 30-MINUTE BABY BLANKET Sew all the way around the blanket, leaving a hole a few inches wide – just big enough to turn your blanket right-side-out. Carefully snip the corners off, being sure to not cut the thread, and turn your blanket out. Topstitch all the way around, and sew right over the hole. Fold in the fabric and make sure it lines up right, then sew it

closed.

SCAVENGER HUNT {WITH FREE PRINTABLES!} Scavenger Hunt {With FREE Printables!} We’ve had a bit of a cold spell here in Arkansas, which means we’ve been stuck indoors for way too long. The downside of living in a tiny little speck of a town, is that there is nothing. to. do. Story time at the library is LETTERS AND NUMBERS TRACING SHEETS {FREE PRINTABLE!} I put these together in hopes that her handwriting will get a bit more legible. There are 2 sets of sheets – one that has each letter once, then the child is supposed to copy that letter all the way down the line. The other set has dotted letters all the way down, and the child is supposed to trace each one. You decide which kind you want MONTHLY CALENDAR {FREE PRINTABLE} So here’s a quick printable for ya. There are 3 different sizes: a PDF that is 8.5 x 11 (which can be easily printed from your computer), and 2 jpgs that are 11 x 14 and 18 x 24. Those are for if you want something a bit bigger. You can put any of these sizes in a frame and use it with dry erase markers (yep, you can use those right on the UPDATED LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} So I apologize for the delay, but I take my snuggling duties very seriously around here. When I created my “ first day of school signs ” I had requests for the same signs, just without the year. So here is the last-day version without the year! Download them here:

Preschool. Pre

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} Last Day of School Signs {FREE Printables} Holy moly! I feel like I JUST posted my first day of school signs, and somehow, it’s already time for the last day of school. It kind of snuck up on me, to be honest. Luckily, I have all of you to keep me on track. SCHOOL LUNCH NOTES {FREE PRINTABLE!} I remember a couple of times when my mom included a short little note with my lunch, and it was the best! It made a normal day seem extra special. So I’ve created some printable notes for y’all to use! Just print, cut, and slip into a lunch box. Easy peasy. Download notes here: Lunch Notes – Page 1. Lunch Notes – Page 2. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLE} These are cute signs that you can use on the first day of school each year. I bought a document-sized frame (8.5 x 11) from Walmart for $4, and popped in the printable. Not too shabby! Each printable can be downloaded from the links below: Preschool. Pre-K. DIY CHORE CHART & DRY ERASE TO-DO LIST {FREE PRINTABLES!} Start off by printing off these freebies: To-Do List. Chore Chart /Daily Checklist. Chores – 1. Chores – 2. Chores – Blank. For the chore chart, I provided 2 pages of different chore ideas and also a blank list, so you can write in your own ideas! Once you’ve got everything printed, cut out the chores, and prep everything for the

laminator.

MONTHLY CALENDAR {FREE PRINTABLE} So here’s a quick printable for ya. There are 3 different sizes: a PDF that is 8.5 x 11 (which can be easily printed from your computer), and 2 jpgs that are 11 x 14 and 18 x 24. Those are for if you want something a bit bigger. You can put any of these sizes in a frame and use it with dry erase markers (yep, you can use those right on the

DIY DIAPER CLUTCH

6. Sew a strip of bias tape on the bottom. 7. Fold the bottom up and pin it into place. I placed mine a bit lower that where the points were, because I knew I’d pack my clutch pretty full, so it needed room to reach around the top. 8. Sew another strip of bias tape around the clutch – everywhere except the bottom. 9. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS So here are my First Day of School Signs, this time without the year (I also added Pre-K). Feel free to print off all of the signs, and store them in the frame that you will use each year. That makes it so easy! Preschool. Pre-K. Kindergarten. 1st Grade. 2nd Grade. 3rd Grade.

DIY BURP CLOTHS

1. Start off by cutting out your fabric – I cut mine about 11″ x 16″, which I thought made the perfect size for a burp cloth. Then pin the pieces together, making sure the “right” side of the flannel is facing inward. 2. Sew the pieces of fabric together, using a 1/2 inch seam allowance. CHRISTMAS MEMORY GAME {FREE PRINTABLE!} Christmas Memory Game {FREE Printable!} November 21, 2014 by Alli Leave a Comment. We’re not big “game” people in our house, but one game we ALL love is memory. It’s one of the first games Sophie learned how to play, and she’s gotten pretty good! She has a habit of making up her own rules, though. It doesn’t matter how many times

I

BUILD YOUR OWN TIN FOIL BOATS Grab a big sheet of tin foil and fold it up a few times to make it thicker. If your little monkeys are as hard on things as mine are, you want these things to be as sturdy as possible. Fold up the sides and mold it into a boat shape. Add tape to reinforce the shape, and hold the edges together. To make the flag, fold a piece of washi tape over HALLOWEEN PUSH-UP CAKE POPS Place 1 cake circle into an assembled cake pop container, and gently push it all the way to the bottom. Pipe a swirl of frosting on top of first cake layer, then top with another layer of cake. Repeat with all cake pops. Dispense a swirl of Reddi-wip on each cake pop, and top with sprinkles and/or chocolate garnishes. BABY BIRTH SHADOW BOXES I love the these shadow boxes ideas. Wish I seen these long ago. I was wondering if you can help me. See I’m on baby three, and still have

time to do his.

SCHOOL LUNCH NOTES

School Lunch Notes – JOKES Edition! {Free Printables} August 14, 2015 by Alli Leave a Comment. A couple of weeks ago, I posted my printable lunch notes. You guys seemed to like them, so I came up with another set! These ones, I must say, are even better than the first. They have jokes on them! And what little kid doesn’t love a silly

joke?

TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS A mom of 2 little monkeys - trying to make life a little easier and a

lot more fun!

PRINTABLES - TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS Letters & Numbers Tracing Sheets. Have your kids practice writing their letters (uppercase and lowercase!) and numbers with these fun sheets. There are 2 options for each - blank lines to write their own, or dotted letters to trace. Capital Alphabet 1 - Capital Alphabet 2 - Capital Alphabet Trace 1 - Capital Alphabet Trace 2 - Lowercase 30-MINUTE BABY BLANKET Sew all the way around the blanket, leaving a hole a few inches wide – just big enough to turn your blanket right-side-out. Carefully snip the corners off, being sure to not cut the thread, and turn your blanket out. Topstitch all the way around, and sew right over the hole. Fold in the fabric and make sure it lines up right, then sew it

closed.

LETTERS AND NUMBERS TRACING SHEETS {FREE PRINTABLE!} I put these together in hopes that her handwriting will get a bit more legible. There are 2 sets of sheets – one that has each letter once, then the child is supposed to copy that letter all the way down the line. The other set has dotted letters all the way down, and the child is supposed to trace each one. You decide which kind you want SCAVENGER HUNT {WITH FREE PRINTABLES!} Scavenger Hunt {With FREE Printables!} We’ve had a bit of a cold spell here in Arkansas, which means we’ve been stuck indoors for way too long. The downside of living in a tiny little speck of a town, is that there is nothing. to. do. Story time at the library is

DIY BURP CLOTHS

1. Start off by cutting out your fabric – I cut mine about 11″ x 16″, which I thought made the perfect size for a burp cloth. Then pin the pieces together, making sure the “right” side of the flannel is facing inward. 2. Sew the pieces of fabric together, using a 1/2 inch seam allowance. LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} Last Day of School Signs {FREE Printables} Holy moly! I feel like I JUST posted my first day of school signs, and somehow, it’s already time for the last day of school. It kind of snuck up on me, to be honest. Luckily, I have all of you to keep me on track. UPDATED LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} So I apologize for the delay, but I take my snuggling duties very seriously around here. When I created my “ first day of school signs ” I had requests for the same signs, just without the year. So here is the last-day version without the year! Download them here:

Preschool. Pre

SCHOOL LUNCH NOTES {FREE PRINTABLE!} I remember a couple of times when my mom included a short little note with my lunch, and it was the best! It made a normal day seem extra special. So I’ve created some printable notes for y’all to use! Just print, cut, and slip into a lunch box. Easy peasy. Download notes here: Lunch Notes – Page 1. Lunch Notes – Page 2. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS So here are my First Day of School Signs, this time without the year (I also added Pre-K). Feel free to print off all of the signs, and store them in the frame that you will use each year. That makes it so easy! Preschool. Pre-K. Kindergarten. 1st Grade. 2nd Grade. 3rd Grade. TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS A mom of 2 little monkeys - trying to make life a little easier and a

lot more fun!

PRINTABLES - TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS Letters & Numbers Tracing Sheets. Have your kids practice writing their letters (uppercase and lowercase!) and numbers with these fun sheets. There are 2 options for each - blank lines to write their own, or dotted letters to trace. Capital Alphabet 1 - Capital Alphabet 2 - Capital Alphabet Trace 1 - Capital Alphabet Trace 2 - Lowercase 30-MINUTE BABY BLANKET Sew all the way around the blanket, leaving a hole a few inches wide – just big enough to turn your blanket right-side-out. Carefully snip the corners off, being sure to not cut the thread, and turn your blanket out. Topstitch all the way around, and sew right over the hole. Fold in the fabric and make sure it lines up right, then sew it

closed.

LETTERS AND NUMBERS TRACING SHEETS {FREE PRINTABLE!} I put these together in hopes that her handwriting will get a bit more legible. There are 2 sets of sheets – one that has each letter once, then the child is supposed to copy that letter all the way down the line. The other set has dotted letters all the way down, and the child is supposed to trace each one. You decide which kind you want SCAVENGER HUNT {WITH FREE PRINTABLES!} Scavenger Hunt {With FREE Printables!} We’ve had a bit of a cold spell here in Arkansas, which means we’ve been stuck indoors for way too long. The downside of living in a tiny little speck of a town, is that there is nothing. to. do. Story time at the library is

DIY BURP CLOTHS

1. Start off by cutting out your fabric – I cut mine about 11″ x 16″, which I thought made the perfect size for a burp cloth. Then pin the pieces together, making sure the “right” side of the flannel is facing inward. 2. Sew the pieces of fabric together, using a 1/2 inch seam allowance. LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} Last Day of School Signs {FREE Printables} Holy moly! I feel like I JUST posted my first day of school signs, and somehow, it’s already time for the last day of school. It kind of snuck up on me, to be honest. Luckily, I have all of you to keep me on track. UPDATED LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} So I apologize for the delay, but I take my snuggling duties very seriously around here. When I created my “ first day of school signs ” I had requests for the same signs, just without the year. So here is the last-day version without the year! Download them here:

Preschool. Pre

SCHOOL LUNCH NOTES {FREE PRINTABLE!} I remember a couple of times when my mom included a short little note with my lunch, and it was the best! It made a normal day seem extra special. So I’ve created some printable notes for y’all to use! Just print, cut, and slip into a lunch box. Easy peasy. Download notes here: Lunch Notes – Page 1. Lunch Notes – Page 2. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS So here are my First Day of School Signs, this time without the year (I also added Pre-K). Feel free to print off all of the signs, and store them in the frame that you will use each year. That makes it so easy! Preschool. Pre-K. Kindergarten. 1st Grade. 2nd Grade. 3rd Grade. ABOUT - TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS Owen is so happy, and loves to dance and smile. He is a wild little one year old! This boy is constantly moving, and gets into everything. He wakes up at 5am almost every morning, but makes up for it by being the cutest little boy I’ve ever seen. For the past few years, I tried to think of a hobby I could take up to keep myself busy while

the

TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS A mom of 2 little monkeys - trying to make life a little easier and a

lot more fun!

LETTERS AND NUMBERS TRACING SHEETS {FREE PRINTABLE!} I put these together in hopes that her handwriting will get a bit more legible. There are 2 sets of sheets – one that has each letter once, then the child is supposed to copy that letter all the way down the line. The other set has dotted letters all the way down, and the child is supposed to trace each one. You decide which kind you want BUILD YOUR OWN TIN FOIL BOATS Grab a big sheet of tin foil and fold it up a few times to make it thicker. If your little monkeys are as hard on things as mine are, you want these things to be as sturdy as possible. Fold up the sides and mold it into a boat shape. Add tape to reinforce the shape, and hold the edges together. To make the flag, fold a piece of washi tape over

DIY DIAPER CLUTCH

6. Sew a strip of bias tape on the bottom. 7. Fold the bottom up and pin it into place. I placed mine a bit lower that where the points were, because I knew I’d pack my clutch pretty full, so it needed room to reach around the top. 8. Sew another strip of bias tape around the clutch – everywhere except the bottom. 9.

DIY SOCK PUPPETS

Other than socks and hot glue, the rest is pretty much up to you – just use whatever you find lying around your house. For this puppet, I cut out some lips with felt, and glued those on. Then for the hair, I made a loop of yarn (like how you would loop a hose in a circle to put it away), then tied the loop into a knot, which made for a nice bow. HOW TO BUILD THE ULTIMATE SNACK STADIUM I cut out 4 triangles (9.5″ x 9.5″) that measure from the edge of where the salsa “moat” would be, out to where the Pepsi™ would be (about 3″ from the edge). Then I cut out 4 larger triangles that went all the way to the edge, and I cut the tops off to match the height of the other triangles (9.5″). ** These are just the DIY CHORE CHART & DRY ERASE TO-DO LIST {FREE PRINTABLES!} Start off by printing off these freebies: To-Do List. Chore Chart /Daily Checklist. Chores – 1. Chores – 2. Chores – Blank. For the chore chart, I provided 2 pages of different chore ideas and also a blank list, so you can write in your own ideas! Once you’ve got everything printed, cut out the chores, and prep everything for the

laminator.

DIY GIFT BASKETS + BANANA WALNUT BREAD RECIPE Instructions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a bread pan. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together. Add eggs, vanilla, yogurt, and bananas. Beat until well blended. In a separate bowl, mix salt, flour, and baking soda until well blended. Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients, and stir until just combined. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLE} These are cute signs that you can use on the first day of school each year. I bought a document-sized frame (8.5 x 11) from Walmart for $4, and popped in the printable. Not too shabby! Each printable can be downloaded from the links below: Preschool. Pre-K. TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS A mom of 2 little monkeys - trying to make life a little easier and a

lot more fun!

PRINTABLES - TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS Letters & Numbers Tracing Sheets. Have your kids practice writing their letters (uppercase and lowercase!) and numbers with these fun sheets. There are 2 options for each - blank lines to write their own, or dotted letters to trace. Capital Alphabet 1 - Capital Alphabet 2 - Capital Alphabet Trace 1 - Capital Alphabet Trace 2 - Lowercase 30-MINUTE BABY BLANKET Sew all the way around the blanket, leaving a hole a few inches wide – just big enough to turn your blanket right-side-out. Carefully snip the corners off, being sure to not cut the thread, and turn your blanket out. Topstitch all the way around, and sew right over the hole. Fold in the fabric and make sure it lines up right, then sew it

closed.

LETTERS AND NUMBERS TRACING SHEETS {FREE PRINTABLE!} I put these together in hopes that her handwriting will get a bit more legible. There are 2 sets of sheets – one that has each letter once, then the child is supposed to copy that letter all the way down the line. The other set has dotted letters all the way down, and the child is supposed to trace each one. You decide which kind you want SCAVENGER HUNT {WITH FREE PRINTABLES!} Scavenger Hunt {With FREE Printables!} We’ve had a bit of a cold spell here in Arkansas, which means we’ve been stuck indoors for way too long. The downside of living in a tiny little speck of a town, is that there is nothing. to. do. Story time at the library is

DIY BURP CLOTHS

1. Start off by cutting out your fabric – I cut mine about 11″ x 16″, which I thought made the perfect size for a burp cloth. Then pin the pieces together, making sure the “right” side of the flannel is facing inward. 2. Sew the pieces of fabric together, using a 1/2 inch seam allowance. LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} Last Day of School Signs {FREE Printables} Holy moly! I feel like I JUST posted my first day of school signs, and somehow, it’s already time for the last day of school. It kind of snuck up on me, to be honest. Luckily, I have all of you to keep me on track. UPDATED LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} So I apologize for the delay, but I take my snuggling duties very seriously around here. When I created my “ first day of school signs ” I had requests for the same signs, just without the year. So here is the last-day version without the year! Download them here:

Preschool. Pre

SCHOOL LUNCH NOTES {FREE PRINTABLE!} I remember a couple of times when my mom included a short little note with my lunch, and it was the best! It made a normal day seem extra special. So I’ve created some printable notes for y’all to use! Just print, cut, and slip into a lunch box. Easy peasy. Download notes here: Lunch Notes – Page 1. Lunch Notes – Page 2. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS So here are my First Day of School Signs, this time without the year (I also added Pre-K). Feel free to print off all of the signs, and store them in the frame that you will use each year. That makes it so easy! Preschool. Pre-K. Kindergarten. 1st Grade. 2nd Grade. 3rd Grade. TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS A mom of 2 little monkeys - trying to make life a little easier and a

lot more fun!

PRINTABLES - TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS Letters & Numbers Tracing Sheets. Have your kids practice writing their letters (uppercase and lowercase!) and numbers with these fun sheets. There are 2 options for each - blank lines to write their own, or dotted letters to trace. Capital Alphabet 1 - Capital Alphabet 2 - Capital Alphabet Trace 1 - Capital Alphabet Trace 2 - Lowercase 30-MINUTE BABY BLANKET Sew all the way around the blanket, leaving a hole a few inches wide – just big enough to turn your blanket right-side-out. Carefully snip the corners off, being sure to not cut the thread, and turn your blanket out. Topstitch all the way around, and sew right over the hole. Fold in the fabric and make sure it lines up right, then sew it

closed.

LETTERS AND NUMBERS TRACING SHEETS {FREE PRINTABLE!} I put these together in hopes that her handwriting will get a bit more legible. There are 2 sets of sheets – one that has each letter once, then the child is supposed to copy that letter all the way down the line. The other set has dotted letters all the way down, and the child is supposed to trace each one. You decide which kind you want SCAVENGER HUNT {WITH FREE PRINTABLES!} Scavenger Hunt {With FREE Printables!} We’ve had a bit of a cold spell here in Arkansas, which means we’ve been stuck indoors for way too long. The downside of living in a tiny little speck of a town, is that there is nothing. to. do. Story time at the library is

DIY BURP CLOTHS

1. Start off by cutting out your fabric – I cut mine about 11″ x 16″, which I thought made the perfect size for a burp cloth. Then pin the pieces together, making sure the “right” side of the flannel is facing inward. 2. Sew the pieces of fabric together, using a 1/2 inch seam allowance. LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} Last Day of School Signs {FREE Printables} Holy moly! I feel like I JUST posted my first day of school signs, and somehow, it’s already time for the last day of school. It kind of snuck up on me, to be honest. Luckily, I have all of you to keep me on track. UPDATED LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} So I apologize for the delay, but I take my snuggling duties very seriously around here. When I created my “ first day of school signs ” I had requests for the same signs, just without the year. So here is the last-day version without the year! Download them here:

Preschool. Pre

SCHOOL LUNCH NOTES {FREE PRINTABLE!} I remember a couple of times when my mom included a short little note with my lunch, and it was the best! It made a normal day seem extra special. So I’ve created some printable notes for y’all to use! Just print, cut, and slip into a lunch box. Easy peasy. Download notes here: Lunch Notes – Page 1. Lunch Notes – Page 2. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS So here are my First Day of School Signs, this time without the year (I also added Pre-K). Feel free to print off all of the signs, and store them in the frame that you will use each year. That makes it so easy! Preschool. Pre-K. Kindergarten. 1st Grade. 2nd Grade. 3rd Grade. ABOUT - TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS Owen is so happy, and loves to dance and smile. He is a wild little one year old! This boy is constantly moving, and gets into everything. He wakes up at 5am almost every morning, but makes up for it by being the cutest little boy I’ve ever seen. For the past few years, I tried to think of a hobby I could take up to keep myself busy while

the

TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS A mom of 2 little monkeys - trying to make life a little easier and a

lot more fun!

LETTERS AND NUMBERS TRACING SHEETS {FREE PRINTABLE!} I put these together in hopes that her handwriting will get a bit more legible. There are 2 sets of sheets – one that has each letter once, then the child is supposed to copy that letter all the way down the line. The other set has dotted letters all the way down, and the child is supposed to trace each one. You decide which kind you want BUILD YOUR OWN TIN FOIL BOATS Grab a big sheet of tin foil and fold it up a few times to make it thicker. If your little monkeys are as hard on things as mine are, you want these things to be as sturdy as possible. Fold up the sides and mold it into a boat shape. Add tape to reinforce the shape, and hold the edges together. To make the flag, fold a piece of washi tape over

DIY DIAPER CLUTCH

6. Sew a strip of bias tape on the bottom. 7. Fold the bottom up and pin it into place. I placed mine a bit lower that where the points were, because I knew I’d pack my clutch pretty full, so it needed room to reach around the top. 8. Sew another strip of bias tape around the clutch – everywhere except the bottom. 9.

DIY SOCK PUPPETS

Other than socks and hot glue, the rest is pretty much up to you – just use whatever you find lying around your house. For this puppet, I cut out some lips with felt, and glued those on. Then for the hair, I made a loop of yarn (like how you would loop a hose in a circle to put it away), then tied the loop into a knot, which made for a nice bow. HOW TO BUILD THE ULTIMATE SNACK STADIUM I cut out 4 triangles (9.5″ x 9.5″) that measure from the edge of where the salsa “moat” would be, out to where the Pepsi™ would be (about 3″ from the edge). Then I cut out 4 larger triangles that went all the way to the edge, and I cut the tops off to match the height of the other triangles (9.5″). ** These are just the DIY CHORE CHART & DRY ERASE TO-DO LIST {FREE PRINTABLES!} Start off by printing off these freebies: To-Do List. Chore Chart /Daily Checklist. Chores – 1. Chores – 2. Chores – Blank. For the chore chart, I provided 2 pages of different chore ideas and also a blank list, so you can write in your own ideas! Once you’ve got everything printed, cut out the chores, and prep everything for the

laminator.

DIY GIFT BASKETS + BANANA WALNUT BREAD RECIPE Instructions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a bread pan. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together. Add eggs, vanilla, yogurt, and bananas. Beat until well blended. In a separate bowl, mix salt, flour, and baking soda until well blended. Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients, and stir until just combined. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLE} These are cute signs that you can use on the first day of school each year. I bought a document-sized frame (8.5 x 11) from Walmart for $4, and popped in the printable. Not too shabby! Each printable can be downloaded from the links below: Preschool. Pre-K. TAKING CARE OF MONKEY BUSINESS A MOM OF 2 LITTLE MONKEYS - TRYING TO MAKE LIFE A LITTLE EASIER AND A

LOT MORE FUN!

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50 OUT-OF-THE-BOX DATE IDEAS {FREE PRINTABLE} This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, MARS Wrigley Confectionery. All opinions are mine alone. #CreamySNICKERS #CollectiveBias What does date night look like for you guys? Because for us, it’s dinner and a movie. At least, it was. Every single date night… for almost a decade. What can I say,…

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LUNCHBOX NOTES – MORE JOKES! {FREE PRINTABLE} Well, hey there! I’ve been getting a few emails about my printable lunch notes and jokes. It looks like people want some more, so I figured, why not? Let’s give the people what they want! These notes are so cute and easy to use. All you have to do is click the

links below,…

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OLIVIA GWEN {BIRTH STORY} It’s been a while, huh? Well, I realized I never wrote the story of how my newest little monkey, Olivia, was born. Now that she’s over a year old, I figured it was time to document it (oops). This was my 4th pregnancy, and not as bad as some of the others. I was nauseous…

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MONTHLY CALENDAR {FREE PRINTABLE} Hey friends! As you may know, I’ve moved on from my blogging days and haven’t posted in a while. But guess what? I miss it! So I may sneak back on here every once in a while to share something I’ve come up with. I just can’t resist I made this printable

calendar a…

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UPDATED LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} Can I start this post off with an apology?? I know you all have been wanting these signs, and it took me way longer to get them to you than expected. We’ve been hit with a nasty sick bug And when your little monkeys ask for sicky snuggles, you drop what you’re doing

and…

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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGNS {FREE PRINTABLES} Holy moly! I feel like I JUST posted my first day of school signs, and somehow, it’s already time for the last day of school. It kind of snuck up on me, to be honest. Luckily, I have all of you to keep me on track. I’ve had emails pouring in the last week or two,

asking…

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6 FUN NERF GUN CONTESTS About 2 years ago, I took a rare trip to the store without my kiddos. I was sick of the same old “watch a movie after the kids go to bed” date night Jonny and I had been having every. single. weekend. So I decided to be a little silly, and bought ourselves some

Nerf guns….

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AVOCADO CHICKEN BURRITOS This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Colgate-Palmolive. All opinions are mine alone. #FusionClean #CollectiveBias Once upon a time (just over 7 years ago), a 19-year-old version of myself married the man of my dreams. Right from the start, I gladly volunteered to be in charge of cooking. Especially because that meant…

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FHE ASSIGNMENT BOARD I love pretty much everything about being a mom, but the one thing that I hate more than anything? My kids getting hurt. I am a total wimp when it comes to blood and injuries, and I do NOT handle it well.  I knew it was just a matter of time before Owen ended up

in…

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