Today’s post is all about potty training! I meant to post this a while ago but life has been busy! I can officially say my kids are potty trained and have been for a while! Read more
Young, Wild, & Three Birthday Party
Camden and Ella are 3! Today’s post is all about their adorable party! The theme this year was “Young, Wild, and Three”! I’ll share the details above or below each picture and again toward the bottom of this post.Read more
Every Little Girls Dream Dollhouse
I’ve been getting a lot of questions about Ella’s dollhouse that she received for her 3rd birthday so I thought I’d share the information!Read more
A Letter to My Babies on Their 3rd Birthday
Every year I email Camden and Ella a letter on their birthday (plus other random ones throughout the year). Read more
Selecting the Best Preschool for Your Child
Oh goodness, friends…it was a process picking a preschool for Camden and Ella! I thought I’d share about my experience in case it might help someone. If you’re local to Charleston, I’m sorry but I will not be naming the schools I toured or the school we selected. This is for my kids’ own safety and because it’s just my opinion and I don’t want to hurt another schools’ reputation.
First things first, I toured 10 schools and they were all very different! My first tip is to have all your questions printed out ahead of time so that you can make sure all of your questions are answered. Here is a list of questions or topics to look into:
- What is the cost?
- What are the days/hours?
- Will my kids be in the same class?
- Are meals or snacks provided?
- Curriculum
- Video/security
- Vaccinations
- Teacher/child ratio
- Class size
- Staff experience, education, background checks
- What does a normal day look like?
- Will they be going outside every day to play?
- Sick child policy
- Do we have top priority to return the following year or how does re-enrollment works?
- How is discipline handled?
- Security (doors locked, open door policy)
- Are there ever students left alone with teachers or is it always a 2:1 ratio?
- Do you use an app to track check in/check out, send messages, post pictures?
- Is it ok if we miss class occasionally?
I toured 10 schools, yes 10! I am that crazy mom! While some of them had a lot of similarities, they were all pretty different. I could see my kids at only 3 of them though! We have ours ranked and I’m hoping we get into our first choice but if not, I know my kids will be in good hands at the next two on our list as well.
Here is a list of things I liked about the preschools:
- Had large classrooms with a lot of natural light
- Teachers and staff were friendly
- 2-3 teachers per classroom!
- Nice playground
- Very clean facility
- I loved the curriculum (all 3 schools we’re down to, have very similar curriculums)
- Hosts fun events like Grandparents Day or holiday shows
- Security was top notch
Having toured 7 preschools that I couldn’t even picture my kids at, I have quite a long list of things I didn’t like:
- Small rooms with not much natural light
- Parents rotate bringing snacks for the class, I’m sorry but this is not for me! I like knowing for now what is going in my toddler’s bodies.
- We want part time preschool and while one offered it, they charge the same price for part time and full time. This seemed ridiculous to me!
- One preschool kept the nap mats in the bathroom- eww!
- No security cameras in the building
- Old/small playground
- Only 1 teacher per class
- Not every teacher was CPR certified
- Now the one that made me really angry stated that they would place my twins in separate classrooms. I know in the future we will be separating Camden and Ella, what year that is I’m not sure but it won’t be their first year. I did not appreciate a preschool telling me what’s best for my children when they haven’t even met them or know anything about them. #endrant 😉
I am so excited for my two kiddos to start preschool next year! I know they are going to love it.
I hope this helps someone in selecting the perfect preschool for their child or children! It’s not always a fun process but it’s so important! Good luck, mamas!!
You had me at…”Never Shave My Legs Again!”
I’m not the girl that is obsessed with hair or makeup…what I am obsessed with is soft, clear skin, and anything that makes my life easier! I recently found the most amazing laser and skin care center in Charleston, Charleston Laser & Aesthetics!
The office is beautiful and super clean inside and the staff is so kind!! They frequently use the hashtags, #realpeople and #realbeauty! I absolutely love this because I always assumed these places were for people very into cosmetics or appearance but in reality, it’s everyday people going to get these services…it’s mom’s wanting to do some self-care, it’s your neighbor who found her first wrinkle, and it’s even the grandpa who wants to laser the hair in his ears (sorry, to use you as an example, Dad). It’s in a centrally located area in Charleston and has free parking!!
I also always assumed these types of treatments were way out of my budget but after doing some research, I was shocked at how affordable it is! Definitely check this out, I think you will be amazed!
I have really long legs so shaving every day has always been a huge inconvenience. I decided to get Laser Hair Reduction in several different areas. How amazing would it be to not have to ever shave again? Though I’ve only done one treatment, I can honestly already tell a difference especially with my legs. Do not let the price scare you, I was shocked at how affordable it is! Check out their website here for prices or call for any specials! Also, don’t let the pain factor scare you! Most of the time, I didn’t even feel the laser. Only a couple times did I feel anything and it just felt like a rubber band hitting your skin but it was gone in the matter of a second.
I haven’t done anything else (yet) but they offer so many amazing services:
-Laser Rejuvenation Treatments
-Spider Vein Treatment
-Rosacea Therapy
-Cherry Angioma Treatment
-Celluma Light Treatment
-Electrolysis Treatment
-Microdermabrasion
-Dermaplanning
-Chemical Peel
-Extreme Peel
-Perfect Peel
-Microneedling
-Advanced Microneedling
-Injectables (Botox, Jeuveau, Juvederm)
NOTE: They are having Black Friday specials right now and Cyber Monday specials soon! Check out their website and Facebook page!
Keep following my blog and Instagram as I share updates on my Laser Reduction journey. AND BE SURE to check out Charleston Laser & Aesthetics, you will LOVE them and won’t regret it!
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