How many of you are so stoked about the release of Disney's FRANKENWEENIE this coming week — October 5 to be exact?! I know everyone in our family is excited for this fun fall flick. If you have been living under a rock and don't know what I'm talking about,…
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My Sister’s Baby Shower: Shades of Gray, Yellow, and White
My mother and I hosted a relaxing and fun (and oh-so-pretty, if I do say so myself) baby shower for my sister this past weekend. She is due officially on June 16th but I am personally hoping it’s any day now! Knowing that she’s not a lover of all things…
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Valentine fun: LEGO inspired Valentines, Heart Shaped Lunch, iPad Valentine’s Day Card Box for Kids.
With my birthday this past weekend, we did not have time to get started on the kids’ valentines for school. So, I dedicated my entire day yesterday (Monday) to cranking these babies out and the kids helped me after school. Overall they were super easy to do and the kids…
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Yes, we ARE eating dinner this week!
This past weekend I took a hiatus from doing a "Serve It Up Sunday" post. Unfortunately, I did not take a hiatus from actually attempting plan meals though…..so I still have to cook this week. The GOOD news is that since it's my birthday week (my actual birthday is on…
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Valentine Fruit Kabobs Snack Idea for Kids
These Valentine Fruit Kabobs are an easy, simple, and delicious treat or snack idea for kids. They're also colorful and fun to make. What kid doesn't love kabobs, right? Enjoy.
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Nutella Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Recently, a friend shared this recipe for Nutella Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies in celebration of National Peanut Butter day. So, I decided, what the heck, I'll make these after lunch! I was also giddy that I had in fact packed my older two kids with pb&j sandwiches for lunch without…
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Chinese New Year: Year of the Dragon
Pin It Happy Chinese New Year! The kids are starting to love this tradition more and more, and well — you can probably see why! My inlaws came by to drop off their traditional red envelopes filled with cash. And in usual Chinese New Year tradition, I did manage to…
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Who’s YOUR #1 at Christmastime?
Pin It A friend of mine recently posted the following on his Facebook page: It is official that Christ is now #3 behind Santa (#2) and Elf on the Shelf (#1) as the reason for the season. To counter this "trending" effect, please post a picture of something in your…
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Holiday merriment with friends
Thanks to Duncan Hines for sponsoring my writing. There’s no limit to the baking possibilities, so grab your favorite Duncan Hines mix and Comstock or Wilderness fruit fillings and Bake On! www.duncanhines.com We’re inching closer and closer to the holidays and all the festivities. I feel like I can hardly…
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Making it Christmas.
The kids finally headed back to school today after a nice, enjoyable Thanksgiving break and all we could talk about last night is counting down to Christmas break! I've enjoyed having them home and we've done tons of decorating, eating, football watching, movies, and spending time together. We have so…