18 of the very best romantic movies streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu in February
If you’re a parent who’s spending Valentine’s Day on the couch with your sweetheart this like I am, I’ve got a list of the best romantic movies streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu that you’ll definitely want to check out. Because...
14 non-candy Valentine ideas for kids with printables: Perfect for classroom parties or kids with enough candy in their lives
A couple years ago, we shared 10 wonderful non-candy Valentine’s Day treat ideas for the classroom, and this year, I’ve put together so many more. And they all come with free printables, whoo! We love giving out little treats with our kids’ printable...
8 fun, free printable 2019 calendars to keep you organized
A new year means a new calendar, like these 8 free printable 2019 calendars from minimalist to cheery, all of which are free. So, clear a little desk or wall space and fire up your printer. Consider them our New Year’s gift to you. Top image: Confetti 2019...
17 of our favorite kid-friendly Halloween party printables to make your bash a smash
Let’s talk Halloween party printables, parents! If you’re not familiar with the wide world of free printables for holidays of all kinds, we’ve always got you covered. And with Halloween party season upon us, these free (free!) downloadable posters,...
What to do this weekend with the kids: How about free admission to a National Park?
With tomorrow, September 22 being the 25th anniversary National Public Lands Day, that means it’s one of 4 days of the year that you can get free admission to more than 400 National Parks that ordinarily charge admission. And it’s not just free for kids,...
Why we need libraries: Twitter claps back against a truly stupid op-ed
It was only a week or so ago that I was reading Carolines article about 20 free summer activities for kids, and thinking how wonderful that there were so many mentions of various events at local libraries. And then this morning, I laughed as I stumbled upon a a poorly...
20 free things to do with your kids this summer when you’re all out of ideas
Anyone else searching for free things to do with your kids this summer? As the mom of a toddler who hasn’t stopped moving since 2017, I know I am. And since I want to keep the whine at bay and still budget for our vacation, I’ve set out to find the best...
9 free, fun Father’s Day printables, for the easiest gift giving ever | Father’s Day Guide 2018
If you haven’t found that perfect Father’s Day gift yet, don’t worry. You can still get tons of the amazing Father’s Day gift ideas in our Father’s Day gift guide, so there’s that. But! You can also download these free, fun...
New career opportunities and resources coming to military spouses thanks to LinkedIn
Over the years, we have had quite a few military spouses and even vets here at CMP, and we know how challenging it can be for military spouses to grow their careers. In fact, the 650,000 spouses of active duty service members are four times more likely to be...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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