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Toddler Halloween Costumes You Can Make
Picking toddler Halloween costumes can be seriously tough! It seems like your vision and your toddler’s vision never seem to match up. This year, instead of spending a fortune on a store bought costume that will likely rip before the night is over (yes, my daughter’s Tinkerbell costume didn’t even make it through the night one time!), try making one yourself! These toddler Halloween costumes are super simple to whip up yourself and your toddler will definitely approve! Toddler Halloween costumes don’t have to be elaborate! Sometimes, all you need is a set of angel wings. You can find a toddler-sized set of wire wings here (give them a little embellishment…
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Put ‘Em to Work … Teen Summer Jobs
If your kids are anything like mine, you’ll probably start to hear the typical “Mom, I’m bored” complaint coming sometime around the end of June. It seems like even a month into Summer, the kids are bored from their vacation! I decided to take a page from my Mom’s book and every time my kids utter the phrase “I’m bored” they get assigned a chore of some sort. Since I’ve implemented this method, I’ve heard MUCH less about my kids being bored! Keep your kids entertained this summer, while keeping your house clean with a few of these great summer jobs for teens. Even if doing chores is the last…
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Effortless Mothers Day Crafts for Preschoolers
Mothers Day is right around the corner! It can be difficult to figure out just what Mom wants for her special day, but these craft ideas for kids could be it! These Mother’s Day crafts for preschoolers are easy and they require little supervision on your end. Celebrate Mothers Day with a DIY gift or two! After your kids color and paint the clothespins, help them attach their creations to the base of a small planter. You’ll need one of Mom’s favorite flowers, but you probably have everything else you need for this craft at home! Instead of gifting your Mom a set of flowers that will just…
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9 First Birthday Party Themes for Boys
Throwing a first birthday party is exciting! Both for kids AND for the parents involved! If you’ve got a first birthday coming up, check out these fantastic first birthday party themes for boys! Of course, with a few minor tweaks, these party ideas can work for girls, as well! Don’t faint…even though you’ll definitely want to. Everything at this DIY birthday party was homemade. Seriously. Everything! Even if your DIY skills aren’t quite up-to-par, you can’t go wrong with a woodland theme like this one! Go “into the woods” with another woodland themed birthday party for boys (or girls). With lush greens, and a ton of different candies, you…
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10 Dog Care Hacks That They’ll LOVE
Last Summer, my husband and I surprised our cute kids with another adorable member of the family. A puppy! Since then, our little pup has become an ever important member of our family. In fact…he’s sitting next to me while I type this! Milo, our puppy, has been a fantastic member of our family, and these care hacks made his transition to our home as easy as pie! As soon as we got a dog, so many people told me that we wouldn’t regret crate training…and we didn’t! Crate training our dog made it easier to potty train and provides puppies with a safe place to relax. Crates…
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10 Effortless Halloween Costumes for Dogs
In my house, our dogs are a member of the family. With the entire human side of the family dressing up this Halloween, we have to include our favorite furry friend! This year, our family is going dressed as characters from the Harry Potter series, and I think our precious pup is going dressed as Dobby. But, these other ideas have my wheels turning! Are you a fan of the wild wild west? With a tiny hat and a fancy shirt that looks fit for a president, your dog can look like Teddy Roosevelt! And, if you can get your dog to keep them on, a tiny pair of…
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10 (MORE) Camping Hacks You Need to Know
School is back in session soon, and I’m busy planning our last camping getaway! We are scheduled to head out this Friday, and I am more than eager to get out into the great outdoors and have some fun in the wilderness! Camping can be tricky, I know this very well! If you were a fan of our last “Camping Hacks” post, you’ll love this update! Keep reading for more handy camping hacks! Every camper needs a place to stash their favorite beverages! Recycle your tin cans, and turn them into drink holders fit for camping. Use a different pattern for each person at your campsite! You’ll save so…
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12 Backyard Games for Everyone
Take the fun of Twister outside with this fun backyard game from One Good Thing By Jillee. You’re kids will want to play it on the grass all of the time! A dunk bucket practically screams “summer fun!” Have fun, while keeping cool with this dunk tank tutorial from The Happy Housewife. A Beautiful Mess is the genius behind this giant jenga backyard game. Color code the tiles to make them even more perfect for summer fun! Use an old ladder as the backdrop for a ring toss game. Each levels of the ladder are worth a different amount of points! See how they did…
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Break-Fast With 12 Quick Breakfast Recipes
Waffles Frozen waffles can be made gourmet with some peanut butter, bananas and honey. Scrambled Egg Tacos If spicy is your cup of coffee, jalapeños are the perfect morning spice! Yogurt On-the-go parfait, can’t beat it! Is it just me or do cut grapes always taste better? Toast Once you taste Raspberry syrup you’ll never go back to jam again. Cottage Cheese Oddly enough, pineapple is incredible with cottage cheese and pomegranate seeds. Egg and Ham Sandwich Toss a salad (and by salad I mean a bit of lettuce..) onto a ham, egg, and cheese english muffin. A delicious way to get your morning…
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15 Ways to Tame Toy Clutter
Organizing toys can get to be a pain! Especially when your kids just drag them back out moments after you’ve cleaned ’em up! Need quick ideas for toy organizers? Read on! Soap Box Organizer Looking for a versatile and inexpensive storage option? Try a storage box! It’s perfect for storing games, legos, and other small toys. Repurposed Tub Lego Head These DIY lego storage containers are portable and they definitely save your feet! Bath Toy Storage If you’re like me, every toy eventually becomes a bath toy, its like the sign of a toys final days. Keep them organized with a tension rod and a few baskets! DIY…
