My kids keep complaining that dinner is boring and I don't mix it up enough. I thought I'd try to take some of our favorites and mix them up with some of their favorites and see what I could come up with. Chicken Parm is a big favorite here and so are chicken nuggets so I thought maybe if I could combine them and make a Chicken Nugget Parmesan somehow it would be a big hit. Guess what? It … [Read more...]
Paper Plate Christmas Trees {Kid Friendly Holiday Craft}
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My boys are all excited about the holidays and being just 10 days out I'm looking for lots of fun, easy things to do with them to keep them from being bored but still in the spirit. This fun holiday craft makes Paper Plate Christmas Trees that are great for all age groups from toddlers, preschool, and even older kids! Supplies are minimal and if you craft often probably already have on … [Read more...]
Give the Gift of Manhood with this Old Spice & “Dadsong” Video {Plus, Giveaway}
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“This post and giveaway were made possible by Double Duty Divas and Old Spice. I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine." Do you want a good holiday laugh? This “Dadsong” video on the Old Spice YouTube Channel is such a funny way of showing the differences of a relationship between a mother and her son vs. a father and his son. As mothers we our sons … [Read more...]
Find the Perfect Class Ring for Your Child at Jostens #ringspiration
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jostens. All opinions are 100% mine. I don't know what kills me more. Knowing I'm just a couple of years from putting Sawyer into Kindergarten or being just a few years off from having my oldest graduate from high school. It seems like just yesterday he was heading off to start his journey and the idea of this chapter in his life closing already … [Read more...]
Grandparents Gift Idea: Personalized Potted Plant Kids Craft
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Every December I have a whole list of crafts I want the kids to help me make. Some of them even end up as gifts for family members. Gavin really enjoys any kind of drawing and when I found some cheap flower pots at IKEA last month I knew immediately that they would be great for Gavin to decorate and give to his grandparents who like to cook with fresh herbs but can't with our gardens currently … [Read more...]
Easy Eggnog Milkshake Recipe
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I love eggnog. It's so good. It's also not the best drink health wise so when I enjoy it my philosophy is just enjoy it to the fullest when you do. The kids are in full holiday spirit with me and I wanted to surprise them after school the other day with a fun holiday inspired drink! Since I recently got a new Blendtec I've been looking for any excuse to use it. I thought milkshakes would be a … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Gold Glittery Christmas Letter Decorations
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Overall, I love the look of silver and brushed nickel but when it comes to Christmas I am all gold. I love the way gold looks with all the glitter and lights and this time of year I want my whole house to sparkle. Recently I was walking through the stores looking at all the holiday decor and I kept stumbling upon all these pretty glittery words but they were so expensive. I knew I could make them … [Read more...]
Are you an “Everyday Hero”? #ToughIs
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I don't know if I could really ever call myself anyone's hero. When I think of the word "hero" I think of amazing people who have done so many thing, big things, to help others. The military is an obvious one when we think of heroes. They risk their lives and their families are often uprooted regularly or they have to leave their families for long spans of time. There are also the everyday heroes. … [Read more...]
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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! ~ Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Gingerbread Gift Set - Ends 12.8.14 ~ $50 CVS Gift Card Gift Set - Ends 12.15.14 Mister Linky's Magical Widgets -- Thumb-Linky widget will appear right here!This preview will disappear … [Read more...]
