In the fall I received a Silhouette Portrait machine and was so excited but it was right as we began the remodeling of my office/craft room and the box got put into storage. Then when it came to planning out Sawyer's Pirate Themed Birthday Party I knew my Silhouette would be a big help and went searching for it. I have a Prepaid Subscription to the Design Store which I love because whenever … [Read more...]
Organic Mealtime Solutions to Please Everyone with Horizon!
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Now that Sawyer is getting bigger lunch has become more exciting. It's also become more challenging. When he was little our meals were often separate and we both did our own thing. Now I am over making things more complicated than they need to be. We have certain go to foods that are his but I try to also make things we can both eat. I was super pleased to hear that there are New Horizon … [Read more...]
Pirate Treasure Sensory Kit Goody Boxes for Pirate Party {Fun Crafts with Mom}
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We just had Sawyer's 3rd birthday over this past weekend and it was so much fun! This year's theme was a fun pirate party! When it came time to decide on what to make for the goody bag I decided I wanted to do something different this year. We've been having lots of fun with Sensory Kits lately and I wanted to make them for all the kids under 5 attending the party. So we made Pirate Sensory Box as … [Read more...]
Have a Trendy Toddler on a Budget!
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One thing that isn't a secret to anyone is my love for shopping for cute little baby & toddler outfits. Something about those little pieces of clothing are just too hard for me to resist! Of course when they are little they let you put them in whatever you want them to wear and I take full advantage by wanting to put my boys in all those cute and trendy outfits. It's hard to sometimes … [Read more...]
Important Steps to Home Ownership
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This post is written and sponsored by U.S. Bank. So, you’re ready to make the big leap into home ownership? Good for you. Home ownership can be a great experience and holds a number of tangible and intangible benefits. But first, you need to actually buy that property, which, especially if this is your first home, can feel more than a little complicated. Understanding the mortgage … [Read more...]
Green Sparkle Leprechaun Slime {Fun Crafts With Mom}
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Looking for a fun last minute idea for a festive Happy St. Patrick's Day? Try this Leprechaun Slime! It's simple to make, only takes a few minutes and lasts for many uses! Ingredients Needed: Bowl One: 2 Cups White School Glue 1½ Cups Warm Water ¼ Cup Green Glitter ¼ Cup Gold Glitter 20 Drops Green Food Coloring Bowl Two: 1⅓ Cups Warm Water ¾ Teaspoon of Borax (also … [Read more...]
A Dream For My Child, A Dream For Tomorrow
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of MetLife. As parents we always try to give our children the world. The struggles we went through are struggles we sometimes want our own children to avoid and we do everything we can to make sure our children have the best start possible. We want our children to be able to dream big but we also want our children to hopefully one day meet those … [Read more...]
Giveaways Around the Blogosphere! Link Up Here!
Come here every Friday and check back all weekend long to find all the great contests going on all over the blogosphere! Make sure you enter mine while you’re here too! ~ Big Pampers Prize Pack - Ends 3.16.15 ~ Disney’s Sofia the First DVD - Ends 3.16.15 ~ Halo SleepSack Winter Weight Blanket- Ends 3.30.15 What are you giving away? Mister Linky's Magical Widgets -- Thumb-Linky widget … [Read more...]
The BEST Easy No Cook Play Dough! {Fun Crafts with Mom}
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We are on a playdough kick around here, can you tell? That's because it is SO easy to make. It's a no cook playdough too! I've never really been one to let the kids play with playdough inside, and it's has been more of an outdoor play thing but not anymore. This playdough is so soft and easy to manipulate and takes just minutes to make. It doesn't get easier. I make a bulk batch and then the rest … [Read more...]
