Let’s Eat Together

Being parents for quite some time we are always looking for ways to show our children table manners as well as keeping it family friendly.

We eat around the dinner table most nights as a family all together, starting with blessing our food before us.

Usually during dinner time we catch up on the day's events with our children, remind them of upcoming events, as well as checking in on them to see how they are doing.

We have lots of laughs but sometimes we even have some major discussions about things in the world.

This placemat can help your child learn to help with getting dinner ready, their manners, as well as keeping them occupied while adults are talking. They can even jot down their ideas so when it is their turn they don't forget what they want to bring up during dinner.

I think this is a great idea for both families just starting the dinner time routine or those who have been doing for years. We give this item a thumbs up.

The chart can be found on Amazon.



What the Victoria Chart Company has to say about their product. 

To help parents and carers maximise their children’s mealtime experience, our double sided dry erase ‘Let’s Eat Together’ placemat (11 x 18 inches and includes a pen) is a fun, interactive tool that children just love to complete after a meal.  Side one provides a check off system encouraging children to learn their table manners and side two provides fun activities to play at the table after a meal.
Side one:  some of the ‘table manners’ include:

• I helped set the table
  I have washed my hands before eating
  I didn’t talk with food in my mouth
  No playing gadgets at the table
  I helped clear the table

Side two:  some of the ‘activities’ include:

• What’s your best loved? (choose a theme such as animals, letters, food and then discuss why)
  What makes you feel? (happy, excited, proud, worried or tired and then discuss why)
  Animal alphabet fun (see if you can complete the alphabet naming an animal for each letter)
  What’s the opposite of? (think of some fun, simple words suitable to your child’s age)
  Just doodle

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Invitations

If you are planning a party and looking for some really nice inexpensive invitations check out these  Keira Valentine Black Damask Bridal Shower Invitations 50ct. 

Personally I would use these for Weddings, Graduation, Sweet Sixteen, Anniversary, Dinner, or any Celebration Party really. 

I can even see these being used for Birthday parties. These are elegant yet simple and have the look of an expensive invitation at a fraction of the price. 

As a bigger family we like to save money where we can and party supplies are one of the places we like to save money, because we want the food to be abundant rather than the invitations and such. We like to make sure our guests are as comfortable as we can make them, we want them to remember having a good time filled with conversation, love, and happiness. 

You can purchase the Keira Valentine Black Damask Bridal Shower Invitations 50ct  on Amazon.


What Keira Valentine has to say about her product.
We’re so glad you found us! Keira Valentine Stationary specializes in creating classy, chic and fun designs printed on high quality “writable” cardstock. They are designed to be versatile enough for ANY OCCASION you can dream up! We want you to have a great celebration and it all starts with the first impression you make with your guests.

To help make it spectacular, Keira Valentine Stationery is created with thick 16-point card stock, a smooth matte finish, and a special EASY TO WRITE-ON coating. Each piece of stationery looks and feels expensive… but it’s not!

Create the perfect invitation for your guests with this CLASSIC BLACK DAMASK design. Using anything you like to write with, fill in the blanks on these invitations to help your guests get a feel for the theme of the party. They’ll know they’re special because of your personal touch to each one!

They are especially lovely for a BOY OR GIRL BABY SHOWER INVITATIONS, BRIDAL PARTY, WEDDING SHOW, PARTY INVITATIONS or for any excuse you may have found to throw a PARTY!50 high quality Invitations includes 50 thick white square flap envelopes, size A7. Easy to write-on and personalize! Perfectly designed INVITATIONS for:

    • BABY SHOWER

    • BRIDAL PARTY

    • WEDDING SHOW

    • ANY PARTY INVITATIONS

    • CUTE FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

We hope you’ll love sending Keira Valentine Stationery as much as we love creating it!

XoXo,
Keira V

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Make sure to pack lunch

How much money can each of us save if we pack lunch from home for either work or school. How about outings with the family? I know we usually just go to a restaurant when we go our for the day, but money has gotten very tight or near non-existent so making the most of our dollars is very important.

Packing a healthy lunch , breakfast, or dinner to eat while away from home is really easy with this hot or cold thermo lunch box. Keeps food warm for up to 4 hours and cold up to 6 hours. Grab a few so everyone will have their own. This is the 16 oz size great for a side salad, sandwich, or even a entree.



Easy to use, comes with step by step instructions. Not microwave or dishwasher safe. Do not immerse into water. Now when you eat away from home you will know just what is in your food because you prepared it yourself. Great for school, work, picnics, day trips, hiking, etc.



You can purchase the Pinnacle Lunch Box on Amazon.



What Pinnacle has to say about their product.

High-quality insulated lunch box that keeps your food warm for up to 4 hrs. and cold for up to 6 hrs.
• 18/8 stainless-steel interior and leak proof design makes it the ideal lunch box to take for school,office,travel...
• Wide bowl shaped opening makes it an easy eating experience.16 Oz. capacity
• For best results lunchbox must be filled to full capacity
• Hand wash only,not microwave safe,B.P.A. free

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