I'm all about dinner shortcuts my kids will love. This Philly Cheesesteak sub is one recipe I will keep using, and Hamburger Helper® brings it all together! It's been a long time since I've purchased Hamburger Helper® and when I recently visited Walmart to pick up a box to make a recipe I was impressed with just how many different varieties they had. I couldn't resist picking up several … [Read more...]
Make Shopping Fun with your Little One!
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Most people look for every opportunity to go shopping without children but I'm the oddball who waits and goes with mine. Sawyer is my little sidekick and behaves well and I enjoy his company, so I always figure why spend my free time on errands? Make shopping fun for little ones too! We just had our Walmart transformed into a Super Walmart last year and it's been so helpful on getting everything … [Read more...]
Plan the Perfect Vacation on the Emerald Coast
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I recently had the opportunity to visit the Emerald Coast for the first time! I've been to the gulf before but this was my first experience in the panhandle. I love all things Florida so I couldn't wait to get down there and stick my toes in the sand! Thankfully my hotel, the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Ft. Walton Beach, let me do just that! Thanks to my gulf view room I was able to see the … [Read more...]
Rainy Day Umbrella Preschool Craft {Fun Crafts with Mom}
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We have had a pretty dry spring which is uncommon here in Massachusetts but recently we've had a few long strings of rainy days. I wonder now how we survived the long winter months cooped up inside because just two days in we were climbing the walls. I needed a good umbrella preschool craft for Sawyer. I thought to help move the time along I'd do a fun rainy day inspired craft. I remembered … [Read more...]
Get Ready for a Successful Summer of Reading with These 5 Tips!
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My first son has loved reading since day one. When he was little he would bring me piles of books and beg for me to read as many of them as possible. When he learned to read he would often volunteer to read to his younger brother. As he grew older he loved getting lost in large novel series and would sometimes disappear for days at a time lost in a fantasy world his books created for … [Read more...]
5 Tips For A Successful Summer with Little Ones {Plus, Babies R Us Prize Pack Giveaway!}
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I'm so excited that summer is finally here. I'm not one of those moms that does the end of school countdown of dread as the kids get out. Nope! I'm counting down in excitement with them because it really means the start to all our summer fun. I can't wait to be outside and I want to tackle the bucket list almost immediately. With the older boys I really don't need much but having a little … [Read more...]
The Mayflower – A Massachusetts State Flower Craft {Fun Crafts with Mom}
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We were recently challenged to make our State Flower the Mayflower and participate in a blog hop to Tour the World by Flower with Playground Parkbench and we thought game on! If you don't know the state flower for Massachusetts it is the Mayflower. Here is a photo for your reference: To make the craft you'll just need a few basic craft supplies: white construction paper small star … [Read more...]
Have a Summer Water War with these DIY Sponge Bombs {Fun Crafts with Mom}
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Here in New England we might have had a hard winter but it's surprisingly hot here already. Yesterday alone was 90 degrees! I love the heat but my kids get cranky if they don't have a great way to cool off. The boat isn't yet ready, as parents we don't want to deal with the waterslide and we don't have a pool. I've seen these fun sponge bombs all over Pinterest and a few weeks ago I picked up some … [Read more...]
Cherry Cheesecake Brownies
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"I was asked to participate in the #Pyrex100 campaign, sponsored by Pyrex®, a World Kitchen brand. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own." Have you ever made a recipe and fell in love with the first bite? No? That's because you haven't tried these. These Cherry Cheesecake Brownies are amazing. They are the perfect dessert to make and tag along to a party or picnic. From this … [Read more...]
