Pumpkin vs. Ghost Toilet Paper Bowling

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group and Cottonelle, but all my opinions are my own. http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO {For short, when I get an opportunity to “work” by shopping at Target and get good deal on toilet paper which disappears by the roll around here, I jump on …

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5 Simple Ways to Emphasize the True Meaning of Easter with Kids

What is it about every American holiday that we have to make it a day about CANDY?  Christmas, Halloween, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Flag Day…okay well maybe I’m pushing it with Flag Day but I’m not the only one that feels like it’s out of hand, am I? I’m not going all Bah-Humbug over everything non-holy …

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7 Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

One of the BEST things about Thanksgiving is FAMILY.  We’ve been reading up on our Thanksgiving history this week, and next week I’m hoping to do several hands-on activities and crafts with the boys for Thanksgiving week. I thought I’d share some of my favorite Thanksgiving craft finds… 1. Turkey M&M Favors – I mean …

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Homemade Face Paint

Yesterday was one of those afternoons that lingered FOR-EV-ER. I’m sure you never have days like these 😉 … but we’ve had some fevers and colds this week, so we are a tad stir crazy, grumpy, and tired. I picked up my copy of The Preschooler’s Busy Book in search of a craft or something …

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10 Fun Snow Activities for Kids

Although it’s been an unseasonably warm winter for us in Indiana thus far, we know more snow days are soon to replace the 40 and 50 degree temps we’ve been enjoying. Snow days are a lot of work to get bundled and dressed x 4 but it always pays off in pure delight! These ten …

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5 Fall Tree Crafts for Kids

With all the beauty of the fall trees outside, it’s fun to bring some of the color inside for a few easy crafts with the kids! 1. Three Dimensional Fall Trees – These colorful fall trees from 1+1+1=1 are made from painted paper towel rolls and silk leaves from the dollar store. Source: 1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com via …

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Fun for a Buck: DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint

It’s been a while since I’ve done a “Fun for a Buck” post.  The whole surgery recovery and prior kinda stifled my creative juices, but hopefully I’ll have more frequent frugal fun posts to share from here out! This one was SO EASY to create!  I originally this Cornstarch Sidewalk Paint on Pinterest, and decided …

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Easy Homemade Valentine Crafts

{photo credit} I LOVE that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner!  With 5 BOYS in my life, this mama NEEDS a girlie holiday! =) I’m not the sparkliest embellishment in the craft store, but I do love an easy homemade valentine craft. My kind of DIY involves no sewing machine, power tools, or specialty …

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