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Elf on the Shelf Ideas Boys Will Love

Elf on the Shelf Ideas Boys Will Love Holy heck, whoever invented this whole concept of having to move the Elf on the Shelf every single day obviously didn't have to go through the year 2020. For reals, sometimes enough is enough. But if you have a soft spot in your heart for the boys in your life, View Post

Filed Under: Featured, IG Links, Life Style, Popular, Winter

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The Best Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt for the Whole Family

The Best Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt for the Whole Family I'm kinda obsessed with Christmas. I'll be the first person to admit that. And while there are certain things that I'm not a huge fan of (*cough, cough* elf on the shelf *cough, cough*), there are other holiday traditions and activities View Post

Filed Under: Featured, Hygge, IG Links, Motherhood, Printables, Winter

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Elf on the Shelf Shortcuts for Tired Moms

Fret not my fellow Elf’ing mom, I have come to take the pressure off you with a few very simple Elf shortcuts for tired moms... like me and you! Elf on the Shelf Shortcuts for Tired Moms "Mama! MAMA! Something is REALLY wrong! Wake up!" Those words and the concern in his voice jarred me out of my View Post

Filed Under: Featured, Life Style, Popular, Winter Tagged With: Christmas, Danish, family, Motherhood, Parenting Shortcut, work life balance

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Elf on the Shelf the Danish Way

Growing up in Denmark, I loved everything about the magic of Christmas - especially our own version of the Elf on the Shelf - the Danish way! Elf on the Shelf the Danish Way! Ever since I was a little girl growing up in Denmark I have embraced all the magic surrounding Christmas, Santa, and all View Post

Filed Under: Featured, Hygge, IG Links, Life Style, Our Life, Winter Tagged With: Christmas, cute, family, Happiness, live in the now

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Add Magic With These Easy Elf On The Shelf Ideas

It starts so innocently with one year of Elf'ing... and then...you realize that it's year after year! These easy Elf on the Shelf ideas will save you again and again! Add Magic with These Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas I glance at my calendar, double-checking that I have my appointments under control View Post

Filed Under: Featured, IG Links, Life Style, Winter

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Fun Ways Your Kids Can Make Money

Thank you DiversyFund for sponsoring this post. It’s never too early to learn about investing for your future! When your kid comes to you with wild dreams and wishes, take it as a learning opportunity. Talk to them about how kids can make money! Fun Ways Your Kids Can Make Money There’s one in View Post

Filed Under: Financial Life, IG Links, Parenting, Printables, Reviews

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13 Reasons to Get a Dog, According to Kids

  This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx on behalf of Amazon Prime Video.  Reasons to get a dog: So you have someone to watch the new dog-friendly show "The Pack" on Amazon Prime with. Our 4 boys also share why everyone needs a dog! 13 Reasons to Get a Dog, According to View Post

Filed Under: IG Links, Life Style, Parenting, Pets

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Make Your Own Amazing Perler Bead Bowl

Make Your Own Amazing Perler Bead Bowl These bright and cheerful melted Perler bead bowls are so easy a three-year-old can make them! Actually, our three-year-old DID make these. Tomorrow our six and eight-year-olds want to make some too because they felt like they missed out on ALL the View Post

Filed Under: Creative, IG Links, Perler Tagged With: Danish, DIY, Kids, Pin THIS!

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The Most Awesome Nintendo Switch Games for Teens

The Most Awesome Nintendo Switch Games for Teens Since its release in 2017, the Nintendo Switch has proven to be a fan favorite console among gamers of all ages. Most of the Switch’s library is geared towards younger kids and families, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t games to appeal to an View Post

Filed Under: Gift Guides, Teen (13-18 years), Tween (10-12 years)

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How to Make an Awesome LEGO Shadow Box

How to Make an Awesome LEGO Shadow Box Looking for a simple way to make a LEGO Shadow Box? You're about to fall head over heels with this easy craft! Our two youngest share a bedroom and OF COURSE, their room is decorated with LEGO everywhere. Their LEGO room was a lot of fun to put together, View Post

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This is How You Too Can Have a Baby on a Budget

Get money-saving tips, frugal living ideas, and learn ways to save on everything for a new baby from a mother of 4! Learn how to have a baby on a budget! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.  This is how you too can have a View Post

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Ways to Find the Best LEGO Deals

12 Genius Ways to Find the Best LEGO Deals

12 Genius Ways Find the Best LEGO Deals I am sure every mom, dad, grandparent, aunt, or uncle of a LEGO-loving child is constantly on the hunt for ways the best deals on LEGO. Have you ever added up how much you spend on LEGO? (Don't... don't add it up, you won't like the number!) Over the View Post

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Finding engaging books for tween boys can be a struggle. Until this list! Look no further. This list of books for tween boys will keep your son's interest for hours and days. Book list for 10 year old boys. Books for 11 year old boys. Book recommendations for tweens. #BookList #BooksforTweenBoys #TweenBoys #BookRecommendations #TweenBoyInterests #ParentingTweens #MamaintheNow

The Most Engaging Books for Tween Boys

Books for Tween Boys There he stood, shoulders drawn up to his ears and his hands in the air. You know, the universal sign for "I don't know!" His answer was in response to my question: "what books are you reading these days!" You'd think I had asked him about the theory of relativity. But for a View Post

Filed Under: IG Links, Parenting, Tween (10-12 years)

DIY Amazing Front Porch Decorations For Fall

Create awesome front porch decorations for fall - using the "junk" you own! Upcycled flower pots for the win - a little paint and googly-eyes do the trick! DIY Amazing Front Porch Decorations For Fall The start of fall is one of my favorite times of the year. We anxiously await the coolness in the View Post

Filed Under: Creative, Fall/ Autumn, Life Style

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