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Does anyone else have kids who love to craft? One of my kids especially could spend her days creating and crafting. So when I find simple and inexpensive DIYs, we like to try them out. This year, we made some salt dough keepsakes. A few years ago we made them into ornaments. Since you’re making…
We tend to eat a lot of the same tried and true favorites over here, but every once in a while I like my kids to try new things! I realized they had never eaten scallops before so I bought some at the store to experiment with. While the larger sea scallops are wild-caught and…
I recently needed to bring a drink to a party and really wanted to enjoy all of the great fall flavors. So I came up with a simple apple cider sangria recipe. I didn’t want to run to the store so I tweaked some other recipes to come up with one using ingredients I had…
I only became a coffee drinker about 5 years ago. I tried cold brew coffee and quickly fell in love. It was summer, the coffee was smooth, refreshing and somehow seemed sweeter than coffee I’d tried before (even though it wasn’t sweetened at all). Then winter came and I switched to hot coffee and it…
With three kids at three different schools, our mornings get a bit hectic. Each child eats breakfast at a different time and each child is also responsible for packing their own lunch (though my 6-year-old definitely gets some help from me)! My kids know what types of foods are allowed and expected for breakfasts and…
Fall is here! Well, it’s 82 and sunny here today and I’m enjoying this 2-day summer weather spurt we’re having. But fall weather is definitely here in Michigan. Leaves are changing, the air is crisp and my kids can’t get away with wearing shorts and t-shirts any longer! So we are getting some fall shopping…
Halloween is coming up soon! I volunteered to plan my son’s school Halloween party so I’ve been looking for simple crafts, snacks and games that can be done on a budget in a fairly short time frame. Here are a few activities we’ve done in the past that were simple and fun. Juice box mummies. …
So fellow parents, I know I’m usually the one sharing tips and recipes, but today, in addition to a couple of tips, I’m asking for a little help! My youngest started kindergarten this fall. After being home with me for his whole life, I had a feeling it was going to be a tough transition….
I’ve really been dragging my feet about getting my kids a cell phone. It’s so rare that they need to get ahold of me and there isn’t an adult around that it seems silly to get a cell phone. At the same time, they love to play in the neighborhood with their friends and I…
I’m not a huge cake fan. Give me a fresh baked cookie or brownie and I’ll be your biggest fan. Cake is okay, but has a tendency to be dry and I don’t like frosting, so that can get a little tricky. But THIS cake. Oh, friends, let me tell you. It has no frosting…
Some of you have been back at school for a few weeks now and others are just starting back up today. But no matter when you started, I’m taking a guess that more than a few of you are already loathing packing lunches. So I’m going to share a few tips that our family uses…
Who else is a Wild Kratts fan out there? I have to admit, this is the all-time favorite show for all three of my kids. A little animation, a little education, and a plot line that keeps my kids engaged. A little background about the show if you haven’t tuned in quite yet. A team…