Our Favorite Party Supplies + 6 Giveaways!

I think it’s safe to assume that you all know we love to throw parties. So naturally we’ve got our favorites when it comes to party supplies… we’ve given a peak into our Little Black Book of party supplies with the monthly Charming Party Basics that we share over at One Charming Party. Today we are sharing a whole goody basket filled with our favorites, and of course, as you’ve probably guessed, we’re planning to ship the basket to one lucky reader (enter below!), but first let us explain why these things made our list of must haves.

Supermom's Favorite Party Supplies from PagingSupermom.com

Patriotic Word Search

Patriotic Word Search Printable Worksheet from PagingSupermom.com

In honor of Memorial Day weekend, I created this Patriotic Word Search printable worksheet. With just 10 words, it’s a great short activity to start a discussion with your kids about what we’re celebrating this weekend.

This holiday usually marks the beginning of summer and is often filled with fun barbecues, swim parties and loud music–all freedoms we enjoy living in this great country. We’ll definitely be taking time to remember those who gave their life for our freedom. A special heartfelt thank you for those who gave their life serving our country.

:: Patriotic Word Search Printable Worksheet

If you’re looking for a patriotic worksheet for your younger children, be sure to check our our Americana Handwriting Worksheet or our Patriotic Patterns Worksheet.

5 Super-tips for Taking Better Photos

Remember Super-tips? This summer Super-tip Tuesday is returning with ideas and advice from some fellow mom bloggers. We’re so excited to share their tips with you. To start things off we’ve got professional photographer and author Kristen Duke! Off we go…

Hello Super friends! I’m Kristen Duke, and I am delighted to share my super tips for taking pictures of kids. I’ve got four children myself, and they can sometimes be not-so-excited to participate in pictures, but sometimes they love it! Below are some tips to think outside of the “cheese!”

5 Tips for taking better photos of your Kids from a Professional Photographer at PagingSupermom.com

1. Take candid pictures

I can’t emphasize this enough! So many moms pull out the camera, and tell their kids to look up and smile — don’t do that! We’ve got plenty of pictures of their smiling faces, just snap what they are doing with a side view of their cute faces. Whether they are reading a book, jumping rope, or baking in the kitchen, capture the candid moments.

5 Super-Tips for Taking Great Photos of your Kids at PagingSupermom.com

Mini Diploma Treats & Free Printable!

Congrats Graduate Fruit Roll-Up Treats for Preschool Graduation

Last year when Liam graduated Kindergarten (Has it really been an entire year?), he was convinced he needed something to pass out to his fellow graduates. So, in a mad rush of Supermomdom I threw together these mini fruit roll diplomas to coordinate with our school graduation party printables and graduate signs. The kids loved…

2013 Graduate Photo Signs

preschool and kindergarten graduation printable signs

Since we have only a few days left of school before summer break, I just updated our Graduate and Last Day of School photo prop signs from our graduation parties last year. Be sure to download them now, so you’re ready for the last day of school when it FINALLY arrives!

Learning to Write the Alphabet

great pre-k printable worksheets at PagingSupermom.com

With the end of another school year upon us, teachers and parents are working together to make sure Pre-K students are ready to enter kindergarten. Of course, learning the alphabet is an essential skill, so fun worksheets to help your little one master the alphabet (or to assess where he is in the learning process)…

Meet Bettijo’s Baby

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Since it’s Mother’s Day weekend, I thought it would be fun to introduce you to Bettijo’s brand new son, Rockwell. Isn’t he just handsome? He was born a perfect 7 pounds, 9 ounces and 20.5 inches long. Both Bettijo and Rockwell are happy and healthy. I spent a few hours with them in the hospital,…

Worksheet Wednesday: Shape Fractions

Great free math worksheets at PagingSupermom.com

Fractions can be so fun!! I mean, what’s more fun than dividing a piece of brownie in half for you and your friend? (Well, I suppose eating the brownie–but you get the idea.) So, this simple fractions worksheet is meant to boost your child’s confidence with fractions. We intentionally used everyday shapes so children can…

Last-minute Mother’s Day Gift

Super cute and easy Mother's Day gift with Printable from PagingSupermom.com

With Mother’s Day just a few days away, this printable questionnaire all about Mom (or Grandma) will make a great last-minute gift. Once printed, get ready for a chuckle as you interview your kids — their insights on your age, activities and love for them will make even the roughest days all worth while!

Smile Blossoms: Gifts for Mom or Teacher

These Smile Blossoms are great Mother's Day or Teacher Appreciation Gifts. Get the free printable background at PagingSupermom.com

We created this darling Smile Blossom craft as our monthly contribution for Raising Arizona Kids magazine. We were thinking of Mother’s Day, but when the girls brought home a note last week from the PTA saying that Friday would be “bring your teacher a flower day,” I decided these blossoms would be perfect for that…