by Alissa | Aug 8, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, motherhood, strengthen family
Dear Teacher, There are 22 students assigned to your classroom. They will be a jumbled mess of unsure little ones new to you and new to the school. There will be paperwork, attendance, and 2200 forms you must send home and then track as they are returned in various...
by Alissa | Aug 1, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, lifehacks, motherhood, recommendations
I don’t know how it is where you live, but here in Texas, we buy our kids’ school supplies every year based on a list provided by the school and specified by grade level. Every school in a district’s list is a little different and every grade within that school has a...
by Alissa | Jul 25, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, lifehacks, motherhood, random thoughts, self-improvement
Lately I’ve been extremely self-critical. For example, we went to the beach yesterday and as I was looking with disdain at the pictures my husband took on his phone, I said, “I think my days of no makeup are over.” I see myself in the mirror and though logically I...
by Alissa | Jul 18, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, giveaway, giveaway, Updates
My first blogiversary is in the books. I hope you all had fun! Even though it was a bit more demanding than my regular blog schedule, it was fun to share some fun giveaways with you and to get to interact with many of you. I look forward to celebrating again...
by Alissa | Jul 13, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, giveaway, giveaway, motherhood, random thoughts
Sometimes things don’t go according to plan. At least not according to my plan. In my plan, our twins were coming in April and my February appointment to get a tour of the hospital would put my mind at ease. I was nervous to deliver twins! I looked forward to the baby...
