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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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FREE Thanksgiving Printables

FREE Thanksgiving Printables

  Thanksgiving is such a fun time of the year.  It's the one holiday where my entire family gets together for dinner.  I love having everyone over and we have so much fun eating, drinking, and laughing.  But really my favorite part is getting the house ready for Thanksgiving!  Here are some fun and FREE Thanksgiving Printables to not only entertain the kids but to help decorate your dinner table and house! FREE Thanksgiving Printables Thanksgiving Placemats for Kids Dressed Turkeys Kids Craft Thanksgiving Wall Art Thanksgiving Table Decor Thanksgiving Tags Thanksgiving Place Cards Thanksgiving Cocktail Party Printables Thanksgiving Coloring Pages Thanksgiving Placemat Activities...

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Be a Kid Again with Hasbro Board Games #HolidayGiftIdea

Be a Kid Again with Hasbro Board Games #HolidayGiftIdea

This post is Sponsored by Hasbro but my opinions are 100% my own! When I was growing up, Saturday night was game night for my brother and I.  My parents would go to a movie and the babysitter would come over and play board games with us.  I loved it and remember the fun we had together.  Some of my favorite Hasbro Board games were Monopoly, Sorry, Connect Four and as we got a bit older, Battleship!  I have so many great memories of these games and I'm so glad that my girls now have my love of board games.  While there are so many great games, I still love the oldies that I played as a kid and I'm so happy to add them to their board game collection. Below are some of my favorite Hasbro...

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3 Reasons Why You Should Invest In A Baby Monitor 

3 Reasons Why You Should Invest In A Baby Monitor 

Nothing gives you the serenity of mind like knowing that you are connected to your little bunny even without the physical presence. A baby monitor is an essential tool for every parent and baby. It keeps you connected to your bundle of joy 24/7. You can rest easy while out and about. You stay stress-free knowing that there is an extra eye watching over your baby in case of anything. A baby monitor gets you real-time footage of all the happenings around your little one anytime from anywhere. All you need is a smartphone to automatically connect with the monitor. Come with me as we discover some of the main reasons why a baby monitor should be your next investment. 1. Tracks Baby Sleeping...

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12 Back to School Lunch Ideas

12 Back to School Lunch Ideas

I know some of you are getting ready to send your kids back to school.  Whether it's all week in school or hybrid they will most likely need to take lunch to school.   Some schools are making the kids eat in their classrooms.  So if you have to make lunches this year here are some creative school lunch ideas to make it fun for the kids. These are 12 of my favorite school lunch ideas. 12 Back to School Lunch Ideas Turkey Wraps | The Simmsworks Family – Ditch the traditional sandwich!  Send your kid to school with a healthy tortilla wrap! Baked Corn Dog Muffins | Lick the Bowl Good – These are not just for Super Bowl Sunday! These little hot dog treats are perfect for a cute lunch! Peanut...

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13 Quick Beef Dinners for a Busy Week

13 Quick Beef Dinners for a Busy Week

  This is a busy time of year for families and who feels like going out to eat on busy evenings!?  I have a stash of quick beef dinners that I use this time of year and a lot of them contain beef for a few reasons.   First of all, beef is affordable and almost always on sale, my family will eat beef so that's a plus and it's so easy to make.  I like to buy a few pounds of beef at a time and brown it all ahead of time then freeze in one-pound bags.  Then I can pull it out of the freezer and put it in the fridge in the morning and by the time I'm ready to cook dinner, it's thawed and ready to go.   Then I can add it to my favorite recipes. You can substitute ground chicken or turkey for most...

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Fall Craft Idea for Kids: Hand and Foot Turkey Craft

Fall Craft Idea for Kids: Hand and Foot Turkey Craft

My friend Courtney from The Mod Mommy has some fun fall crafts she has been doing with her children that I thought you may like.  The kids will be home for a few days over the Thanksgiving holiday so I thought these might be something fun to do with them while they are home! This is super fun to make and good for kids of all ages.  Even the older ones may like making this cute turkey.  And if you make them before Thanksgiving you may be able to use them for decorations around your dinner table.  Check out this cute Hand and Foot Turkey Craft and a few others she has shared. Thanks to the Mod Mommy for sharing these fun crafts with us. Full instructions here.  Photo credit The Mod...

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Fall Activities for Kids

Fall Activities for Kids

Fall can be such a fun time of year.  Keep your kids learning while still having fun by trying one of these 15 fall activities perfect for this time of the year! 15 Fall Activities for Kids Pumpkin Seed Puzzles | I Can Teach My Child - Put those pumpkin seeds to use by making puzzles out of them! Kid’s Handprint Fall Tree Craft | Crafty Morning - Kid's love working with their hands.  Let them get messy while making this fall tree picture! Scavenger Hunt | East Coast Mommy - Get the kids up and outside for fall activities by putting together a scavenger hunt that's fall themed! Nature Walk | Nurture Store - Keep the kids active outside by going on a nature walk! Help them learn different...

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Fall Craft Idea for Kids: Pinecone Birdfeeder

Fall Craft Idea for Kids: Pinecone Birdfeeder

My friend Courtney from The Mod Mommy has some fun fall crafts she has been doing with her children that I thought you may like.  The kids will be home for a few days over the Thanksgiving holiday so I thought these might be something fun to do with them while they are home! This craft is so easy you could probably do it today without even needing to get in your car for the supplies.  All you need is a 4 ingredients and the kids will love making it - Pinecone Bird Feeder. Check back tomorrow for another fun craft from Courtney at The Mod Mommy! Full instructions here.  Photo credit The Mod Mommy.

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Check out these Halloween Games for Kids & Adults

Check out these Halloween Games for Kids & Adults

    Halloween parties can be super fun especially if you have games that will keep everyone's attention. Check out these 15 Halloween games we found perfect for your child's party that the kids and adults will love! 15 Halloween Games Pumpkin Toss Game | Better Homes and Gardens - See who can get the most points by tossing pumpkins! Poke a Pumpkin | Project Denneler - Let kids get a pleasant surprise when they poke a pumpkin and see what's inside! Pumpkin Bowling | A Girl and a Glue Gun - This is a fun and simple game to set up and play.  Use Halloween themed items for bowling pins, grab a pumpkin, and you're set to go! Pumpkin Chuckin’ | B-Inspired Mama - This is a classic Halloween...

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13 Breakfast Ideas Perfect for Back to School Time!

13 Breakfast Ideas Perfect for Back to School Time!

This week we are getting ready to go back to school.  While the kids pack their back packs, I'm planning our meals.  Once school starts, the craziness of the day gets in the way and I can't think straight.  This week I'll be sharing lots of meal ideas to help make back to school run smoothly in your house. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially when the kids are in school.  I make sure they have full bellies when they leave the house.  I like to come up with breakfast ides to surprise them and cook some of their favorites.  Especially when school is back in session.  If they have a good breakfast, they'll be in a good mood heading to school. Check out these breakfast...

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13 Quick Back to School Pasta Dishes!

13 Quick Back to School Pasta Dishes!

13 Back to School Pasta Dishes We are Italian therefore pasta is one of our food groups!  I love pasta no matter how you cook it or what you put on it.  Pasta can be a budget friendly item on your menu and also can turn into some quick dinners.  Below are a list of my favorite quick pasta dishes that will be super helpful for back to school nights. Sausage Pepper Fettuccini Skillet | Let the Baking Begin – This slightly spicy meal in a skillet is super healthy and packs good flavor all while being super quick to make! Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini | Cooking Classy – This quick pasta dish is extremely good and so creamy. If you want to go meatless, this dish is perfect for you or you can...

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Peach Muffin Smoothie Recipe

Peach Muffin Smoothie Recipe

How about starting your day with a delicious Peach Muffin Smoothie!   I will find every way I can sneak add more fruits and veggies into my girl's day.  Sometimes I have to be creative and other times I have to make it seem like it's nothing at all.   This includes adding things to recipes they love and convincing them they won't even know.  Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.  If you are a parent, you know exactly what I mean. When I find a deal on fruits and veggies, I like to stock up and then figure out what I'll do with them.   With the summer coming, I know that's going to happen a lot!  There is nothing better than fresh fruits and veggies that are on in season.  Especially...

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