This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Office Depot. All opinions are 100% mine. Wanna know a secret? I love back to school shopping. I love all things office and all things organizing. What I don't like are crowds and tired kids. Imagine if you could grab everything on the list and more all while sitting on the couch watching your favorite show when all the kids have gone to … [Read more...]
16 Books About Apples for Kids
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With all the apples about to be ready for picking I thought I would put together a fun round up of some great books about apples for kids for you to buy or borrow from your local library. We can't wait to get out and go apple picking this year! It will be Sawyer's first time. After reading a few of these books I'm sure he'll be exciting and ready to go! How Do Apples Grow? … [Read more...]
Handprint Garden Stepping Stones You Can Make Yourself {Fun Crafts With Mom}
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If you follow my social sites like Instagram or Facebook (which I hope you do!) you'll know I'm really big about my gardens. Next year we're doing a big overhaul and they will be 6x the size it is now. I've been having the kids make Handprint Garden Stepping Stones to place along the walk ways of all the raised beds. There are several ways to make these and we've been making all different … [Read more...]
DIY Painted Mason Jar Flower Vases {Fun Crafts with Mom}
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I am head over heels for the whole Mason Jar trend. I love using them for anything and everything but my new favorite are these DIY Painted Mason Jar Flower Vases I made! I found them on the Oriental Trading site and loved them immediately! Making them are super easy and the supplies are minimal. Supplies Needed: Pint Mason Jars Martha Stewart Craft Paints Satin Ribbon Paper … [Read more...]
Custom Wall Shelf {Tutorial} with Ace Hardware Paint #FindYourColor
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"$.99 paint pint offer valid on Valspar and Clark+Kensington. At participating stores 8/1-8/31. Prices may vary. Limit 4. Color samples must be tinted in unique colors. I was compensated for my time and this blog post. All opinions and positions expressed here are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of Ace Hardware Paint.” I'm finally starting to attack that dreaded summer to-do list. … [Read more...]
Our Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge {Plus, Giveaway}
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I can't believe we just ended our first full month out of school. It's been crazy here but we've been making sure to stay on top of our scholastic summer reading challenge and read as often as we possibly can. July is our busiest month due to vacations, summer camps, and all our fun little day trips. Now in its 9th year, the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge is a free online reading program … [Read more...]
One Year After Taking the Purina One 28-Day Challenge
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This post is sponsored by Lunchbox about Purina One available at Sams Club. All opinions are my own. See this guy? This is Charlie and he's my furbaby. I only want what's best for him. When I first got him I thought the best meant the most expensive things, especially where his diet was concerned. At least until we tried the Purina One 28-Day Challenge a little over a year ago. Charlie … [Read more...]
5 Tips on Staying Refreshed & Energized with Starbucks #RefreshersRun
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This post is sponsored by Starbucks Refreshers. Summer days are long but I love every minute of them. It's a chance for us to enjoy our family time outside soaking up all the rays of sun until the school year starts again. From bike rides on the trails, to beach days, and days at the park we spend a lot of time outdoors. My boys thrive on being outside from the moment they wake up until the … [Read more...]
Banana Chip Pudding Pops Recipe!
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I love frozen treats of all kinds but banana flavored ones especially! Pudding Pops are always a favorite and they are super easy to make! My kids love them and you can make them just pudding or fill with your favorites. Our favorite and made most is our banana chop pops! Ingredients Needed: 1 box of banana pudding Milk (as needed in pkg directions) 2-3 Slightly over ripe … [Read more...]
