My kids love Blaze and the Monster Machines. Even my older kids think it is a fun show to watch on occasion so having a couple snow days this week was the perfect time to snuggle up with this movie. On this new DVD, which is out now, are these new episodes: Blaze and the […]
Kids Valentines Cards You’re a Beary Good Friend
It’s our favorite time of year – time to make cheesy homemade Kids Valentines Cards. My kids look forward to this every year. My husband and I come up with several ideas and they decide which they want to take to school. This year the overwhelming favorite from all our options was this darling paper […]
Hot Air Balloon Valentine Mailbox
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so it’s time to think about what your son or daughter will be using to collect Valentine’s from their friends at school. Why not a hot air balloon? Materials 12 x 12 cardstock (varity of colors) Small brad Straws Small basket Supplies you need paper cutter or scissors […]
Recipes
Rich Homemade Hot Chocolate
Thanks to DairyPure Milk for sponsoring this post. The recipe and opinions are my own. Having hot chocolate is my favorite kind of breakfast. During the Winter months my kids also ask for hot chocolate quite frequently. I’m sure during Winter break drinking hot chocolate together will be a daily occurrence. While the store bought packets […]
Halloween Spooktacular Feast Ideas
This post has been sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are my own. Halloween is a big deal at my house. Besides the obvious reasons to love Halloween (hello piles of candy!) my kids love it because we have always made it a big deal. We try to do family themed costumes, eat themed […]
Halloween Party Snack Ideas
It’s almost Halloween, do you have plans? If you are hosting a party for friends or even just your family, here are a some Halloween party snack ideas! This year is my first year homeschooling, so it’s up to me to be the awesome room mom and make a fun class party. I decided to […]
Chocolate Nutella Popsicles
eMeals is at it again with another amazing popsicle recipe. Finish summer with a bang with this delicious Chocolate Nutella Popsicle recipe. eMeals is also offering a 20% discount of their meals plans with discount code SCHOOL along with the FREE Back to School Recipes Download with purchase of an eMeals subscription. Life is about to get busy […]
Rainbow Chow Recipe
Rarely do we buy sugared cereal. We get cereal like Raisin Bran that has some sugar in it but we really try to stay away from having Fruit Loops or Marshmallows and Stars too often. My kids will get a box of their favorite cereal for Christmas and Birthdays but that’s about it. The […]
Mint Oreo Cookie in a Cookie
Sometimes my crazy plans actually turn into really yummy recipes. In this case, I wanted to put some mint Oreo’s in my FAVORITE chocolate chip cookie base (no chocolate chips) so I tried it. I purchased a box of mini mint Oreo’s and went to town! This cute green treat is perfect for St. Patrick’s […]
Crafts
Kids Valentines Cards You’re a Beary Good Friend
It’s our favorite time of year – time to make cheesy homemade Kids Valentines Cards. My kids look forward to this every year. My husband and I come up with several ideas and they decide which they want to take to school. This year the overwhelming favorite from all our options was this darling paper […]
Hot Air Balloon Valentine Mailbox
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so it’s time to think about what your son or daughter will be using to collect Valentine’s from their friends at school. Why not a hot air balloon? Materials 12 x 12 cardstock (varity of colors) Small brad Straws Small basket Supplies you need paper cutter or scissors […]
Starburst Valentine’s Day Card
It’s time to start thinking about what Valentines your child wants to take to school. This is a really fun and easy Valentine that your child can give to all their friends. Once you have the card printed your kids can help cut, glue on the stars and tape on the candy. Step 1 – […]
I Spy My Valentine
Without doing it on purpose, the theme for my children’s Valentine’s this year is non-candy. I bet parents and teachers appreciate non-candy Valentine’s since during their party I’m sure they get enough sweets. I don’t mind handing out candy Valentine’s, I just didn’t get the inspiration with candy this year. I am, however, in love […]
DIY Santa Belly Christmas Tree Ornament
As I previously shared, our Christmas ornaments come from our travels around the world. We don’t have any ornaments on the tree that don’t have any meaning. So what happens if I want to make ornaments? Or do an ornament craft with my kids? Well these things also hold special meaning, or they can become gifts. […]
DIY Poke Ball Christmas Ornament
With the craze of the new Pokemon Go app still abounding, I thought it might be fun to make a Poke Ball ornament to decorate your tree or give as a gift to the Pokemon lover in your life. This project is really easy and can make a lot all at once. Supplies: White solid […]
Travel
Summer Park Exploring – Tips to find a great park
This post was sponsored by Landscape Structures as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. To help fight summer boredom we have started summer park exploring. We have lived in this house for almost eight years and have become pretty familiar with the parks […]
Vacation Destinations in the Eastern USA
After spending the last year cooped up either indoors or restricted to local destinations, many people are ready to travel this spring and summer. One great thing about U.S. travel is the diversity to be found in the types of trips you can take. Here are some timeless locations across the eastern part of the […]
5 Essentials When Going On a Family Camping Trip
Source Spending time in the wild is naturally therapeutic. It helps you relax, unwind, and restart your natural clock as the sunrise wakes you up in the morning. There is no better feeling than spending a night with your family around a campfire watching the stars. However, camping with family requires proper planning and preparation […]
4 Tips for Holiday Travel as a Family
Traveling can be a wonderful experience for everyone involved, but if you aren’t careful, it can go downhill pretty quickly—especially when you have any of the following involved: babies, pets, teenagers, parents, and in-laws. Okay, so there’s a chance that describes every family trip (even more reason to read this article!). A potent combination of […]
Health
Simple Tips for Staying Healthy During Pregnancy
If you have recently found out that you are pregnant, there is a lot to prepare for in the coming months. Above all else, your health and the health of your baby takes top priority. While there’s no official rulebook for expectant mothers, there are steps you can take to minimize risks, plan for the […]
6 Tips to Keep You Looking & Feeling Great
If you’re a mother, you know the joyful responsibility of raising a child to be a happy, healthy individual. There can be moments in which you wish for some quiet time, but that doesn’t change the fact that motherhood is one of the most rewarding occupations in the world. When life bears down particularly […]
7 Beauty Hacks for Busy Moms
Being a mom is a full-time job! For mothers juggling work, home chores, and children’s care, the situation is even worse. With such a schedule, it is easy for one to forget about oneself. However, this need not be the case. As a mom, you should try and take care of yourself by minding what […]
How To Support A Child With Disabilities
When you’re parenting a child with disabilities, protecting and supporting your child can take you on a unique and emotional rollercoaster. According to The Census Bureau, 6.2 percent of children aged 5 to 15 years old are living with a disability. Furthermore, recent studies by the Center for Disease Control found that there has been an […]
