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Plot Twist! Isn’t that the understatement of 2020. You’ve done it all as these last few months give way to the last few weeks of...

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04 May 2020

Wondering How to Celebrate Mom During Quarantine? Check out these ideas!

Hey Dad, let’s face the heads up together. Are you ready for it? Teachers aren’t making cute projects with your sweet kiddos this year (which...

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01 May 2020

Tons o’ fun with left over plastic Easter Eggs

Remember that bag of plastic Easter eggs you have stuffed away in the back of your closet? Or maybe their still hanging around your kids...

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01 May 2020

In a Dinner Rut? Try these dinner themes and ideas just for fun!

Who is kinda “over it” in the dinner department? However, maybe you feel a little guilty about it. Spoiler alert- Me too. 3 meals a...

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01 May 2020

May Day Baskets Your Kids Can Make! Leave for neighbors and friends even while distancing, phew!

Looking for something to celebrate? Running out of crafts ideas (or yet to try one) at this point? These cute, kid friendly baskets may be...

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18 Apr 2020

Staycation Station Idea #3: Fun and Original Dinner Themes

Who is kinda “over it” in the dinner department? However, maybe you feel a little guilty about it. Spoiler alert- Me too. 3 meals a...

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18 Apr 2020

Participate in the Virtual Kids Duathlon through May 10th! Cue up the Rocky soundtrack for the finish line.

Woah! This is a boredom buster. You’re welcome. Except that I can’t take any of the credit at all. This one is all race director...

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17 Apr 2020

Staycation Station Idea #1: Tons o’ fun and options with leftover Easter Eggs

Remember that bag of plastic Easter eggs you have stuffed away in the back of your closet? Or maybe their still hanging around your kids...

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17 Apr 2020

Is clutter sore on your eyes these days? Spring clean and purge these 5 items to feel better- stat!

Staring at a bunch of clutter as we are home in quarantine? It can’t possibly be just me can it? Does it bother you? Both...

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15 Apr 2020

Earth Day Kids’ Crafts: Grass people!

Looking for something fun and eco-friendly to do with the kids for Earth Day on April 22? Try out these super cute Earth Day guys!...

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13 Apr 2020

Virtual Field Trips

Grab your passport or make your own! Turn into a fun To-Visit list and place a sticker or stand next to each one of these...

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05 Apr 2020

Save our teeth! Gift ideas for a no/low sugar Easter basket.

Time to getting hopping on that shopping! Easter baskets filled with candy and sugary sweets are on their way out, so check out our suggestions...

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02 Apr 2020

How to hard boil the perfect egg.

Are you ready to color your Easter eggs? It’s always a good idea to use hard boiled eggs unless you’re ready to clean up a...

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01 Apr 2020

Tie-dyed Easter eggs. With a real tie. Very cool.

When my sister and I were little, we used to color Easter eggs by melting down crayons and literally painting on the color. Now, they...

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01 Apr 2020

Building Fairy Houses 101. Welcome to the Neighborhood.

Fairy Houses have been around for years as a great way to connect kids with nature, and they are super fun and totally cute! Building...

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25 Mar 2020

40 Ideas for non-candy Easter Egg stuffers. Now that’s sweet.

Looking for some alternatives to the sugary treats that are used to stuff Easter eggs? Check out these ideas for non-candy, non-edible (definitely not for...

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19 Mar 2020

Fed up with the fighting? 5 Great tips on managing your kids’ screen time.

I’ve got a problem in my house. A big one. This problem of mine is constantly initiating arguments, cuing negotiations and generally causing me some...

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14 Mar 2020

Wondering what to do with your kids over the next few days? We’re here for you.

A lot has happened over the last week, hasn’t it? We see you wondering when the next closure is going to happen, wondering how you...

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11 Mar 2020

Rainbow Cake in a jar. Clever little leprechauns.

Here’s a fun, decorative treat for your little leprechauns this St. Patrick’s Day. Give them away to friends or keep them yourselves! Rainbow Cake in...

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11 Mar 2020

Festive edibles! St. Patrick’s Day snacks and treats your kids will love.

St. Patrick’s Day is coming so it’s time to get your fill of green food. Go ahead, everybody’s doing it. Leprechaun Bait This is the...

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10 Mar 2020

St. Patrick’s Day Desserts! It is easy being green.

If you’re not ready to color tonight’s dinner green, save the emerald edibles for dessert! Here are a few ideas for some lucky post-mealtime treats....

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10 Mar 2020

5 Leprechaun pranks your kids haven’t seen before!

Have you been-there-done-that with most of the leprechaun tricks out there. Here’s five that you probably haven’t seen before! #1 Rainbow Windshield Have you ever...

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09 Mar 2020

Gotcha! How to make the best Leprechaun Traps!

I was anxious to post a great “how-to” article for making Leprechaun Traps (because, apparently, now even the St. Patty’s Day mascot brings goodies for...

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02 Mar 2020

Scared of FD& C Yellow 5? Natural alternatives to food coloring!

If you are looking to ‘color’ your food this holiday season and are really perplexed, confused and scared about how your kids’ mouths turn a...

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23 Feb 2020

Slow Cooker Tikka Masala that even the kids will like. And if they don’t, more for you.

Sometimes my kids say, “Hey mom, why don’t we try some new foods for dinner– something ethnic, maybe?” (never). But that doesn’t stop me from...

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23 Feb 2020

Delicious Salsa Chicken crockpot recipe. Three ingredients. Done.

Here’s another dinner recipe that’s so easy and delicious, it’s just SILLY. My mother gave me this recipe and we now eat it constantly. It’s...

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23 Feb 2020

Stuck inside? 4 DIY Kids’ Activities = Indoor Winter Fun!

Does the winter weather have you stranded at home? Does the cold have you stuck inside? Here are some fun activities to have in your...

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23 Feb 2020

Tried. Loved. Cauliflower “Fried Rice” recipe. Even the kids ate it!

When January blew in (along with a few extra pounds), I decided squeezing myself into my jeans any longer really sucked and it was time...

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10 Feb 2020

Homemade Valentine’s Day Ice Cream Sandwiches. Eat your heart out!

What says Valentine’s Day better than cookie ice cream sandwiches? Actually, I don’t think the two have anything to do with each other, but I’ll...

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02 Feb 2020

Making Valentine’s Day memories. 7 Great Date Night ideas — for you and your kids!

Valentine’s Day is coming up—what are you and your sweetheart doing? Maybe an animated move? Jewelry shopping at Claire’s? Possibly LegoLand? I’m talking about Valentine’s...

How to say “Thank YOU!” to your child’s teacher after a year with all the plot twists.

Wondering How to Celebrate Mom During Quarantine? Check out these ideas!

Tons o’ fun with left over plastic Easter Eggs

In a Dinner Rut? Try these dinner themes and ideas just for fun!

May Day Baskets Your Kids Can Make! Leave for neighbors and friends even while distancing, phew!

Staycation Station Idea #3: Fun and Original Dinner Themes

Participate in the Virtual Kids Duathlon through May 10th! Cue up the Rocky soundtrack for the finish line.

Staycation Station Idea #1: Tons o’ fun and options with leftover Easter Eggs

Is clutter sore on your eyes these days? Spring clean and purge these 5 items to feel better- stat!

Earth Day Kids’ Crafts: Grass people!

Virtual Field Trips

Save our teeth! Gift ideas for a no/low sugar Easter basket.

How to hard boil the perfect egg.

Tie-dyed Easter eggs. With a real tie. Very cool.

Building Fairy Houses 101. Welcome to the Neighborhood.

40 Ideas for non-candy Easter Egg stuffers. Now that’s sweet.

Fed up with the fighting? 5 Great tips on managing your kids’ screen time.

Wondering what to do with your kids over the next few days? We’re here for you.

Rainbow Cake in a jar. Clever little leprechauns.

Festive edibles! St. Patrick’s Day snacks and treats your kids will love.

St. Patrick’s Day Desserts! It is easy being green.

5 Leprechaun pranks your kids haven’t seen before!

Gotcha! How to make the best Leprechaun Traps!

Scared of FD& C Yellow 5? Natural alternatives to food coloring!

Slow Cooker Tikka Masala that even the kids will like. And if they don’t, more for you.

Delicious Salsa Chicken crockpot recipe. Three ingredients. Done.

Stuck inside? 4 DIY Kids’ Activities = Indoor Winter Fun!

Tried. Loved. Cauliflower “Fried Rice” recipe. Even the kids ate it!

Homemade Valentine’s Day Ice Cream Sandwiches. Eat your heart out!

Making Valentine’s Day memories. 7 Great Date Night ideas — for you and your kids!

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