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How to Make Friendly Halloween Spider Tea Lights

These adorable Halloween spider tea lights are perfect for a not-too-spooky Halloween party or simply fun decorations to make with your kids! How to Make Friendly Halloween Spider Tea Lights What do you do when your toddler decides to take an early nap, all of a sudden giving you a few hours of View Post

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7 Fun Ways to Help Your Child Discover Their Passions

7 Fun Ways to Help Your Child Discover Their Passions Thank you, iD Tech for sponsoring this post. I received private lessons in return for my honest review. Every opinion stated in this blog post is 100% mine.  “Mom! Guess what I want to learn about! It’s a REALLY cool hobby!” The View Post

Filed Under: Featured, IG Links, Kid (6-9 years), Parenting, Reviews, Teen (13-18 years), Tween (10-12 years)

Diagnosis: Narcolepsy

"You picked this doctor because she had time to see you. Thank God for her time. The words she spoke will change your life." Diagnosis: Narcolepsy! I am writing this blog post in response to Julie Flygare’s request for fellow persons with Narcolepsy to participate in her “Dear Diagnosis View Post

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The Printable Mother’s Day Cards She Will Love

The Printable Mother’s Day Cards She Will Love The happiest day of the year for mothers is right around the corner. How do you celebrate someone who goes above and beyond the unwritten responsibilities of motherhood? How do you make her feel loved and appreciated?  Yeah, I don’t know either. View Post

Filed Under: Creative, Gift Guides, IG Links, Life Style, Motherhood, Printables, Spring

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Keep Your Family Safe! How to Dispose of Unwanted and Expired Medication

  How to Dispose of Unwanted and Expired Medication "This shop has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.” The unforgiving bright spring light is flowing in through our winter-stained windows. I am coming out of hibernation and seeing our home View Post

Filed Under: Health, IG Links, Parenting, Printables, Reviews

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How to Let Your Teen Decorate Their Room Without Breaking the Bank

Your teen now has their own taste and interests to express. Teach your teen how to decorate their room without breaking the bank, it's fun! How to Let Your Teen Decorate Their Room Without Breaking the Bank We received products from PhotoWall.com in return for our honest opinion and review. Every View Post

Filed Under: Financial Life, IG Links, Parenting, Reviews, Teen (13-18 years)

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How to Decorate with Hygge and Safety in Mind

  How to Decorate with Hygge and Safety in Mind This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Window Covering Safety Council for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. As I write this post, I am snuggled up under a blanket, with our dogs nestled by my feet and big comfy pillows View Post

Filed Under: Hygge, IG Links, Life Style, Reviews

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How to Get Kids Excited About Learning to Ride a Bike

How to Get Kids Excited About Learning to Ride a Bike We want to thank Guardian Bikes for the amazing bike we received in return for our honest opinion and feedback.  Do you remember your childhood bike? Riding on a warm summer evening, speeding downhill as fast as the bike could go, while View Post

Filed Under: IG Links, Kid (6-9 years), Parenting, Reviews, Special Needs

This is Why and When Your Kids Need to Hear You Say “No”!

This is Why and When Your Kids Need to Hear You Say “No”! I am rushing through the grocery store with two cranky kids in tow. They are tired, and hungry and miss sitting quietly on the floor playing with DUPLO. Instead, we are flying down the bread aisle in a desperate search for the only honey View Post

Filed Under: Hygge, IG Links, Motherhood, Our Life, Parenting

Easy DIY red, white and blue patriotic ribbon wands. They are so easy to make that a preschooler can make them! Preschool activity. Perfect for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Veterans Day or any other parade or reason to wave a ribbon wand!

Easy Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Ribbon Wand

(Thank you to Woodpeckers® for sponsoring this post in return for my honest opinion about their products. All opinions stated are 100% mine.) Easy Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Ribbon Wand I heard a quiet mumbling coming from the other room. Jansen had been playing by himself for quite some time View Post

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The Cutest Insect Peg Dolls

The Cutest Insect Peg Dolls These adorable insect peg dolls were created out of necessity, out of a need to cheer up a frazzled toddler. But they quickly became my favorite craft - and his favorite toy! We released our newly “hatched” ladybugs into the wild (aka our backyard). The boys were View Post

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8 Things You Need to Add Hygge to Your Bedroom

8 Things You Need to Add Hygge to Your Bedroom I am excited to work with The Modern Dane on this sponsored post. I received product and compensation in return for my honest review. Every opinion stated is 100% mine. This post was originally published in February 2020, and updated in June View Post

Filed Under: Hygge, IG Links, Life Style, Reviews

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Top 7 Hidden Dangers in Your Home Decor

  This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Window Covering Safety Council for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. Top 7 Hidden Dangers in Your Home Decor Making your house a home is every parent’s dream. All we wish is to create a safe environment for our family to grow, View Post

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The Parent’s Guide to Roblox You Want to Read

The Parent's Guide to Roblox You Want to Read "Mom! I just won my class spelling bee! Guess how I did it?! I knew all the hard words from playing Roblox!" Yes, this was an actual conversation I had with my 4th grader just a few weeks ago. While kids don't play Roblox to expand their vocabulary, it View Post

Filed Under: IG Links, Kid (6-9 years), Parenting, Teen (13-18 years), Tween (10-12 years)

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