if you have a 3 or 4 year old, check out these 21 picture books to enjoy as a family: buff.ly/2NC7qab #kidlit #PictureBooks #readoutloud #momapprovedgifts

we talk about #applepicking and how to turn those extra apples into a yummy, crowd-pleasing hostess gift, like @AFamilyFeast award-winning apple cake: buff.ly/2wvSeoF

if you have extra time this #labordayweekend, here are 21 wonderful picture books to read as a family, including the joyful "let's play," "press here," and "mix it up" from Chronicle Books: buff.ly/2NC7qab #momapprovedgifts

traveling over #labordayweekend with young kids? check out the Tegu Travel Pals set, part of our round-up of best magnetic toys for preschoolers: buff.ly/2wyfv8C #momapprovedgifts

Science and Math! ABCs of Physics, Biology, Space, Science and Mathematics from Jabberwocky Kids makes our list of 17 ABC board book ideas for baby: momapprovedgifts.com/2018/08/31/fro…

Hey, doctor's orders! bit.ly/2Q3NJcW

#growthmindset. we love that ABC Mindful Me by Quarto Kids and wonderfully illustrated by Christiane Engel incorporates a mindful technique for each letter of the alphabet. here's our round-up of a fresh take on ABC board books for baby buff.ly/2NdrEdH #momapprovedgifts

Wonderful to be included in this roundup of #Boston area #kidlit authors! Thanks, Emily! @peterhreynolds Josh Funk Mo Willems Anna Staniszewski Heather Lang @_MaddieFrost Sleeping Bear Press #momapprovedgifts

See the image. Trace its shape. Say its name. TouchThinkLearn: ABC by Chronicle Books combines senses to help little ones learn their ABCs; part of our round-up of 17 wonderful ABC board books for baby: buff.ly/2NdrEdH #momapprovedgifts

turning extra apples into amazing gourmet apples with Natalie Dalpias, part of our round-up of awesome fall diy hostess gifts: buff.ly/2wvSeoF #momapprovedgifts #apples #applepicking

can't stop, won't stop, making this yummy apple butter by Tastes of Lizzy T, part of our round-up of must-make, DIY, fall hostess gifts: buff.ly/2wvSeoF #momapprovedgifts

2 chapter book series your elementary school child will love, including the wonderful world of According to Humphrey by @bettygbirney: buff.ly/2Clj3Bh #momapprovedgifts

2 chapter book series your elementary school readers will love, including the Just Grace series by Charise Harper published by HMH Education. our 2 7-year-old twin reviewers finished the 12 books in record time: buff.ly/2Clj3Bh #momapprovedgifts #kidlit

our 2 7-year twin reviewers just read all 12 Just Grace books by Charise Harper published by HMH Education (hint, we are all smiles over them: buff.ly/2Clj3Bh). next on our list? NEXT BEST JUNIOR CHEF by the same author. we. play. this. game. ALL THE TIME. 🙌

in our round-up of best instruments for toddlers and preschoolers, we make the argument you are never to young for a Meinl Percussion cajon: buff.ly/2PT5cF8 #momapprovedgifts #folkfamily

Go Justy 🙌🏻

A5 Consider signing up for auto-pay for each loan, which will not only ensure timely payments but may also save you money #CollegeCash

be careful before renting from Thrifty Car Rental @dollarcars at @kciairport! surprise charges on my bill! #holidaytravel #carrentalwoes

First impressions are everything, and Duffy & Shanley's "Making the First Impression Click" for College Ave Student Loans left the right impression on this year's judges! Congrats on your Gold Bell! #BellRinger

Love working with this talented woman! Congrats Caitlin Kahle!!