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You can absolutely DIY thrift store steampunk costumes if you keep an eye out for unique pieces and things you can re-purpose! The amazing thing …

With the release of the new product, you’re going to want to know how to use the Cricut Mug Press! Cricut really has made it …

Looking for an indoor activity for kids that doesn’t involve an electronic screen? Build a shadow puppet theater with Cricut clip art and your Cricut …

This year, seeing the grandparents in person on Valentines Day may not be a thing, so have the kids DIY Valentines for grandparents in your …

Over the last year, we’ve had the chance to send a hug in the mail to quite a few of our loved ones. Aunts, uncles, …

Shinesty sent me a set of their Christmas jammies to try out. All thoughts, opinions and hijinx are my own. Life is more fun in …

There are so so many old movies that we grew up with that are on our “must see” lists, and I’ve gotten some crowd sourced …

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Any good How to Train Your Dragon party or Viking party needs to have a DIY Viking ship included in the decorations. For my first …

When I put together the How to Train Your Dragon party ideas for family movie night, I was willing to do a little work for …

Need a few How to Train Your Dragon party ideas? I’ve got a few new ones for you today. With the release of the new …

Every Easter my family has a tradition of hunting Easter eggs through the house immediately when they get up. I can remember watching excited little …

After I purchased a pound of Lucky charms marshmallows on a whim, I had to figure out something to do with them. A Lucky Charms …

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I love having something small to give my friends and neighbors for Christmas. Because frankly, I love being generous, but I don’t always have fun …

Being at home on New Year’s eve with the kids always seems like it’s going to be hard. Can you entertain them enough to make …

Finding a gluten-free holiday side dish or two sometimes means making a change or two to a recipe to make it diet acceptable during the …

Navigating the holidays with guests or family members with dietary needs gets tricky. In our house, there are several of us with gluten issues, so …

It’s about that time again where we start digging out the traditional recipes for our holiday meals and start preparing for the feast! Our family …

   This post is sponsored by Babbleboxx.com. All these holiday ready ideas and thoughts are my own. There is an endless enjoyable stream of company …

Back to school has already happened for my area, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t still getting in the groove of the school year! Our …

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These Taco Bar ideas for Walking Tacos are sponsored by Pepsico. All thoughts, opinions and ideas are my own. A party isn’t a party without …

This post about this quick after school snack has been sponsored by Cool Whip. All thoughts and opinions are my own. There are more than …

This Peanut Butter Pie Parfait post is sponsored by International Delights. When I go to restaurants and they have peanut butter pie on the menu, …

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This post has been sponsored by Mott’s. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Moms and Dads, school’s back in, and that means it’s time …

I love adding a little theme to our movie nights, we went all out with a luau party to really make it feel like a …

With all the work and expense that goes into planning a vacation, a staycation is often more relaxing! Our family is pretty fortunate to live …

This post has been sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company. All thoughts and opinions are my own. With temps hitting the 90s on a daily basis, …

Our family decided to throw a gingerbread house decorating Christmas party this year for all our little (and big) friends. It was sort of a …

All ideas, recipes, & opinions are entirely my own however, this is a sponsored post on behalf of Michael Angelo’s™. Are you a parent that …

In the cooler nights of late summer, there is nothing better than rounding up a few friends, tossing a screen up in the backyard and …

I thank my lucky stars every day that my kids are voracious readers. Seriously, a couple dozen books gifted to my daughter at Christmas are …

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This post is sponsored by Hallmark and Walgreens. All thoughts, opinions and ideas are my own.  #HallmarkAtWalgreens  #CareWithACard One of the great Mother’s Day traditions …

If there is one total truth when it comes to party food, it is that presentation is everything. Nachos on a platter? Meh. A gargantuan …

Wisdom, unfortunately, takes time and retrospect. For all the big things I feel I do for my family, it seems few of those actions get …

Every year we try to come up with a new and creative way to have a family New Years Eve party that is kid-friendly but …

This post was sponsored by Elmer’s Products, Inc. All thoughts, opinions and craftiness are my own! Once in awhile I like to pull out a …

We have a bit of a holiday tradition at our house where we all get together and have a dance party after all the eating …

Things are getting moved in my house for Christmas decorations and it’s gotten me thinking a lot about cleaning. Well, maybe not a lot. Definitely …

We are a family of nerds. Yes, we appreciate things like Dr. Who and Star Wars probably a bit too much. My son was Luke …

Years ago–six to be exact–I posted up one of the first ideas for a kid’s table at Thanksgiving. This was pretty new ground back then …

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Summer time…that few months of year full of sunshine, fun, and the incessant “I’m bored!” cries from the kids. Sometimes just having a plan or …

As I mentioned in my last post, St. Patrick’s Day isn’t an over-the-top decorated holiday for most people, including me. Leprechauns are a little more …

Frosty frozen parties have been the rage this year. I think due in part to a singing snowman and ice queen. I do love a …

As you’ve probably noticed (or maybe not!), I took a bit of a break this holiday season. It’s been a bit emotional, frought with sickness …

For years, when asked to donate to food drives, I admit I reached in the pantry and grabbed whatever random thing was in there that …

 This post is sponsored by the good people at Shutterfly, but all thoughts, opinions and ideas are my own! Most years, I’m a bit on …

  I just want to start this post by saying I’m not a health guru, and I know this isn’t a party post, but I’m …

I’m about at that point in the summer with the kids when I’m ready to cry uncle…and that’s all the more reason to keep them …

Finding things for the kids to do to keep them engaged (and out of trouble!) all summer can be an adventure all on its own. …

Veggie trays are a party staple. If you want this appetizer to be memorable, you’ll need a new veggie tray idea! At every party, I …

Need How to Train Your Dragon party ideas perfect for a birthday–or movie night? I’ve got a ton! My kids were smitten with all three …

I know i’ve mentioned it a few times already, but once again, we moved into a new house last month. True to form, even though …

We just moved into a new house three weeks ago, and it’s been exciting for the whole family. The kids love the big playground in …

Breakfast for the gluten-free and paleo type grain-free eaters of the world often consists of eggs. I’ll be honest, it gets old scarfing down veggie omelets and …

I’m a gluten-free eater always on the hunt for tummy-friendly food. A member of Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community, I was able to try out the …

Funny as it is, my kids absolutely LOVE going to see plays, musicals, and anything else live theater. They’ve collected more ticket stubs in their …

While we don’t go overboard with a huge Mardi Gras party every year, we do like to at least celebrate the season and Fat Tuesday …

In case you weren’t aware, Mardi Gras is happening right now. It’s a few weeks of revelry every year in the Gulf Coast region that …

New Year’s Eve is approaching quite quickly! Whether you’re throwing a huge bash, or a small get together, you can celebrate in style with a …

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Mardi Gras is always a good excuse to throw a dinner party, especially a cajun food themed dinner party! A few years back, I had …

A good jambalaya recipe is worth its weight in gold. And if you’ve had it made by several different people, you’ll find there are variations …

Hard to believe it’s time for school again! My little one had her first week of pre-school this week, where she needs to bring her …