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Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Breakfast Ideas for Kids

I've seen it in movies and I've seen it in real life.  You finally get the kids up and to the table and they start complaining about what you made for breakfast or everyone is running crazy around you and you just want them to sit down, be quiet, and eat.  With kids, it's easier to get them to do things if they think it's fun and games not responsibilities and chores. Check below for 15 breakfast ideas for kids to make your mornings a little smoother! 15 Breakfast Ideas for Kids Puppy Face Biscuits | DIY Beautify - What kid doesn't love puppies? Give them a couple of these in the morning and see their faces light up. Pancake Poppers | Deliciously Yum - Make pancakes easier for kids to eat...

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DIY Valentine Classroom Gift – FREE Valentine “Write” Kind of Friend Printable

DIY Valentine Classroom Gift - FREE Valentine "Write" Kind of Friend Printable Here is a fun DIY Valentine Classroom Gift! Print out these super cute Valentine's Day Tags that you can attach to a pencil for the kids to hand out to their friends at school!  My girls are all excited to use them. These Valentine's Day Tags are a PDF file that you can download then print to use —>  You're the "write" kind of friend Valentine Printable

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FREE Printable Valentine Bingo Cards

FREE Printable Valentine Bingo Cards

My kids love playing Bingo, as do I.  You can easily make your own Valentine Bingo Cards at home with cardstock and stickers.  I made some Bingo cards for a Halloween party once using stickers. I printed out a bingo grid on cardstock.  Then the kids each made their own card by placing the stickers wherever they wanted on the card.  I then cut out squares of cardstock and put one of each sticker on the card stock as "cards".  I choose a card and if they had that sticker, they marked their card.  It was a lot of fun. But if you don't want to make them and you are planning a Valentine's Day get-together why not print these Valentine Bingo Cards for the kids instead of making some.  These will...

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Cricut Tool Kit Deal

Cricut Tool Kit Deal

Cricut Tool Kit Deal If you got a new Cricut for the holidays then you'll need this tool kit!  Amazon currently has the Cricut basic tool kit for only $13 shipped with Prime!  The regular price is $32 so this is a great price. Amazon prices change often.  This may no longer be the price. Don't have Amazon Prime? That's ok you can Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial to see what it's all about! If you decide it's not right for you, then you can cancel before your trial is up and pay nothing. Some of my favorite benefits of Amazon Prime: * Instantly watch thousands of movies and TV episodes * Borrow Kindle books * Get unlimited FREE two-day shipping (no minimum order size)

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Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes

Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes

My kids are very picky eaters but when it comes to chicken, they will eat it just about any way I make it.   So needless to say I cook chicken a lot and I'm always on the look out for new chicken recipes, but especially quick and easy chicken recipes.  Below are 13 chicken recipes that are quick and easy to make to help any night of the week. Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes Easy Fajita Chicken Bake | The Pinning Mama – Want a quick and easy Mexican chicken dish for dinner without the hassle? Check out this spin on fajitas and you won’t be sorry! Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole | Favorite Family Recipes – My family has made the soup version of this for years and you can make a lot in very...

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Nutter Butter Snowmen Cookies {no bake}

Nutter Butter Snowmen Cookies {no bake}

Is it snowing where you live today?  Chances are you are being blessed with beautiful white snow today and if you aren't, let's make believe you are!  Here is a fun cooking craft you can do with the kids and they'll love the final outcome - cute Nutter Butter Snowmen cookies!  There is no baking involved, just some melted chocolate and a lot of fun! Nutter Butter Snowmen Cookies Snowmen Cookie Ingredients: 1 package  Nutter Butter Cookies 1 package of Ghirardelli White Chocolate Wafers Variety of  colors M & M candies Royal Icing Ingredients:  2 egg whites 1 C powder sugar 1/2 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp vanilla Black gel food coloring Snowmen Cookie Directions: Before you begin, line a...

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Dessert Dip Recipes for the Sweet Tooth in all of us

Dessert Dip Recipes for the Sweet Tooth in all of us

I've heard people say that they don't have much of a sweet tooth.  I can't even imagine not having a sweet tooth!  I love sweets and so does my family!  If you have any get togethers coming up, instead of bringing the usual desserts, why not try a one of these dessert dip recipes instead?  Here are 15 dessert dip recipes that are sure to please the sweet tooth in you! 15 Dessert Dip Recipes Cheesecake Cake Batter Dip | I wash you Dry - I had to stare at this recipe for a bit because it just looked too good to be true.  I'll be hitting the treadmill for a bit tonight! Canoli Dip | Cooking Classy - The best part of a canoli are the creamy insides.  Ditch the breading and just go straight for...

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Christmas Crafts for Kids

Christmas Crafts for Kids

Making Christmas Crafts is part of the season, isn't it?  While the kids wait for Christmas to come, try some of these fun crafts with them.  They'll be entertained for a while and you can add to your holiday decorations.  I remember making ornaments for our tree growing up and my mother still has them.  They are some of her favorite keepsakes! Christmas Crafts for Children Paint Chip Christmas Tree Ornaments - Me and My Inklings - You can do so much with Paint chips including turning them into cute ornaments!  Check them out!! Frozen Play Dough - Krystal Skitsch - What's Frozen play dough?  Click through and see for yourself! Salt Dough Ornaments - A Party of Four -  I love making salt...

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Christmas Mantel Ideas for your Home

Christmas Mantel Ideas for your Home

  Christmas Mantel Ideas for your Home I'm always looking for Christmas mantel ideas.  I have two mantels in my house and plenty of decorations for them to look different.  It's seriously one of my favorite things to do besides decorate the Christmas tree, is to decorate my mantel.  One of them was the first thing I did this season too!  We didn't even have our tree up but I still decorated it.   That being said, I'm not into super fancy decorations.  I wish I was but I don't have an eye for it.  So I like to drool over other peoples mantels while going through Pinterest. Here are some of my favorite Christmas Mantel Ideas that I wanted to share with you. Snowflake and Mercury Mantel...

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15 DIY Christmas Ornaments

15 DIY Christmas Ornaments

15 DIY Christmas Ornaments My girls and I love to go nuts decorating for the holidays.  You can never have enough ornaments!  Growing up we would always make ornaments as crafts with my mother  and she saved every single one to hang on the tree each year. Our tree never lacked in ornaments.  My girls make them in school every year too!  I love putting those on the tree.  Make some of your ornaments and memories with these DIY christmas ornaments! 15 DIY Christmas Ornaments Button Wreath Ornament | Domestic Mommyhood – Gather some old buttons or buy new ones and get together as a family and make these adorable button ornaments! Our First Ornament | Views from the Ville – If you’re a new...

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7 Days of Children’s Christmas Stories {Making Holiday Memories}

7 Days of Children’s Christmas Stories {Making Holiday Memories}

Right now it's all about making memories and starting traditions.  Here is something fun we will be doing with our girls that I thought I'd share.  One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is reading Children's Christmas Stories. When my kids were little, we had a lot of Children's Christmas books and they loved reading them every year.  But with all the books we had in the house, sometimes it's hard to locate them and then there was finding the time to read them.  A few years back, I came up with a solution and we did this for years. 7 Days of Children's Christmas Stories I wrapped 7 of our Children's Christmas stories the week before Christmas and each night till Christmas Eve, the...

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15 Stuffing Recipes for Fall

15 Stuffing Recipes for Fall

I know it's still early but the Fall is approaching so I wanted to get a kickstart on the fall posts.  Stuffing is a staple item during the fall and especially at Thanksgiving time. It can be made in many different ways and taste great every time! Check out the 15 stuffing recipes we found to be yummy enough to share! 15 Stuffing Recipes Quinoa Stuffing | Just Us Four - Quinoa is all the rage these days and for a good reason! It tastes great and is a healthy alternative! Easy cornbread Dressing | A Worthey Read - Using cornbread in your stuffing is a classic movie.  There are a few ways to make it using cornbread and this is one of our favorites! Wild Rice Stuffing | Wendy’s Hat - I had...

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12 Gluten-Free Recipes for Quick Dinners!

12 Gluten-Free Recipes for Quick Dinners!

A lot of people are going Gluten-Free for one reason or another and if you cook a lot, it can really put a damper on some of your favorite recipes.  Below you'll find a list of 12 Gluten-Free Recipes that are quick and easy to make, which is perfect for the Back To School season! 12 Quick Gluten-Free Recipes Honey Mustard Zoodles | Vegetarian Mama – This is a cute and very colorful quick dinner that is perfect for any gluten-free family on the go! Black Bean and Beef Enchilada Casserole | Julia’s Album – If you want Mexican night but don’t have the time for it, try this yummy casserole that wraps all of Mexican cooking in to one dish! Skillet Chicken Fajitas | Recipe Runner – Fajitas are...

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10 Ways to Increase the Resale Value of your Home

10 Ways to Increase the Resale Value of your Home

What are the best ways to increase the resale value of your home? After purchasing your first home, you'll probably need some time to adjust to your new ownership costs. Maintaining and repairing various aspects of this investment can be costly and daunting. To keep your property on par with other homes in the market, you'll often need to invest in home improvement projects. Doing a kitchen and bathroom remodel could easily be the selling point for your home. After all, it's worthwhile to put in some effort to make your property look a lot more attractive to potential buyers. Do some research to find professionals in your area. If you are new to the area, doing a Google search within your...

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15 Fall Centerpieces to Liven up any Room!

15 Fall Centerpieces to Liven up any Room!

Fall is pretty much here which means it's time for the decorating to begin! There are far too many holidays in the fall to miss out on all the great decorating ideas! Try one of these fall centerpieces that we loved! 15 Fall Centerpieces Kitchen Table Fall Harvest Centerpiece |Simmworks Family – Check out this adorable way to use a mini log look alike along with dried corn and candles to make a cute centerpiece for your dining table this fall! Simple Fall Centerpiece | About a Mom – If you’re stuck on deciding what to do for some fall décor inside your home, settle for this simple yet adorable pumpkin centerpiece filled with fall colored flowers! Halloween Pumpkin Centerpiece | Busy Mommy...

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