Category: holidays, celebrations + parties
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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, check out the trailer: …
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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 pink, coupled with the fact…
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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 loved how they turned out…
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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 Friday the 10th, but I…
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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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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 even knowing it was a…
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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 clean the floors and get…
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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 house that symbolizes the real…
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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 sit for a moment and…
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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 many Christmas and Advent traditions…