Looking for a unique and profitable way to fundraise for your school? Look no further! As a former teacher, I know how important it is to have options that don’t involve food or expensive products, which is why I created a custom blanket fundraiser opportunity for K-12 schools and sports nationwide! Here’s how it works: we help you design personalized spirit blankets, which we produce and ship directly to you at a low cost, allowing your school to profit at least 50%! Plus, with our Michigan-based, women, teacher, and veteran-owned business, you can feel good about supporting a local company f ..read more

Bulky clothing, including large sweatshirts, winter coats and snowsuits, should not be worn underneath the harness of a car seat. In a ​car crash, fluffy padding immediately flattens out from the force, leaving extra space under the harness. Your child can then slip through the harness and be thrown from the seat. It’s just not safe to buckle over the coat, period. When we know better, we do better. This is why we designed these, and they are here to put your mind at ease. 1. Safer than a bulky coat AAP agrees, bulky coats under belts are not safe, that’s why our car seat ponchos go on your ch ..read more

Voted 12 best weighted blankets for kids in 2021 “Created by a certified women- and disabled veteran-owned business, Birdy Boutique’s blankets weigh five pounds and are recommended for kids who weigh between 40 and 60 pounds. A sweet bonus is the beautiful floral print, sure to make any kid happy.” –Feb. 12, 2021, 2:08 PM MST / Source: TODAY By Terri Peters   Could the key to turning your child into a heavy sleeper be a weighted sleep blanket for kids? Once a popular item for adults seeking a better night’s sleep, weighted sleeping blankets have recently been shown to be extrem ..read more

My inspo for this shared homeschooling plan stemmed from the blog I wrote Ideas & Activities, Learn & Teach from Home that’s been shared almost 25,000 times! It’s a must read if you decide the below works for your family. One year can expand their mind infinitely! I have to say, even though I was a teacher for years, nothing could have quite prepared me for managing two full time careers from home and teaching my children since March. Not to mention all o the other additional life managing tasks. I don’t think any of us knew. What was supposed to be a few weeks and very temporary, qu ..read more

We will keep this intro short, we all know the information overload we are facing in the world right now; it is overwhelming. Last night here in Michigan, Governor Whitmer announced the closure of all K-12 schools. We are still processing this information but knowing that it is for the best for many reasons. Paired with our scheduled Spring Break, all this news means my 5 and 6 year olds are home for the next month. The word Homeschool is reverberating stronger and stronger in our minds! Follow Along    The former teacher in me likes to take action because feeling helpless gives me anxiety. B ..read more

March is Reading Month is here, and elementary schools nationwide are doing their part to encourage students to keep reading on a regular basis. As parents, what can you do at home to work together with your school in order to get your children reading? There are some simple things you can do to incorporate reading time into your daily schedules, in a natural and fun way! We will walk you through the research on reading, how to get your children their basics in reading and sight words, and ways to create healthy reading habits at home. Fun Fact –  If you read just one book a day to your child ..read more

Non-candy Easter basket ideas for kids? Yes, please, and make it easy! Kids want things that they can use again and again to play with. Plus, we think you will really like the fact that we have incorporated lots of educational items too, like learning blankets (shameless plug, they were created by our veteran owned business!) It seems that Easter baskets and candy go together like peanut butter and jelly. Since children will get their share of junk food and treats from their egg hunts, their school parties, and family, why not create an Easter basket filled with items that will be long lasting ..read more

My toddler is excitedly preparing to celebrate his first Valentine’s Day at preschool this week. Meanwhile, I’m starting a new job and nearly forgot to buy Valentines! So you can imagine my face when I read the school email boldly asking parents to bring homemade Valentine’s, along with a lengthy list of anxiety inducing guidelines (non GMO, USDA organic, allergy friendly, and gluten free). While I would love to whip out my glue gun and get to work on some popsicle stick masterpieces or vegan heart shaped brownies, I just don’t have the time. Let’s be honest, I’m not that kind of mom anyway. I ..read more

Learning Blankets: Creating Fun Educational Moments Learning is supposed to be fun, right? As teachers and parents, we are always seeking new ways to engage our children and students on their educational journey. Co-owner Joanna Serra, a former state level award educator, worked with her team to create Learning Blankets, a new brand under the umbrella of Birdy Boutique. Research shows that hands-on activities greatly enhance retention and learning. Sometimes, learning activities can seem too rote. We wanted to create the perfect combination of education, fun, ease and comfort. When you can co ..read more

20 Great Ideas to Keep Your Toddlers Busy on Road Trips and Flights So many questions and you need tips and tricks for traveling with your children! What do I pack, what do they bring, what activities do I create, can I use an iPad the entire time, what engaging ideas are there, should I create busy bags, what will keep my kids truly engaged and not just busy on a long road car trip or airplane flight? Does the prospect of traveling with your little ones deter you from taking trips, short or long? Yes, we have all been there. We have all had those doubts and sometimes we even gave in and didn ..read more