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Parents are getting a bit weary (as are the kids), from being stuck at home the past few months. In many households, the children want undivided attention, while the parents are trying to work from home and/or homeschool. Things can get very chaotic. During these trying times however, it is important for toddlers and young…
Thanksgiving is almost here {can you believe it?}, so naturally thoughts of delicious food dances through our heads. If you are looking for a simple yet festive and easy to serve dessert to display on the Thanksgiving dessert table this year, you will love these Easy Thanksgiving Harvest Cupcakes! Not only are these cupcakes beautiful…
I have always felt that reading is so important for young children {and everyone of course}. It was a big part of my kids’ childhood, as we read each night at bedtime and several times during the day too, at least on the weekends. They developed a love of reading early on, and I…
One thing I really dislike is sharing my toiletries with other people. Even family members. My toiletries are the only things that are truly mine, and I want to know that I am the ONLY one using them. I cannot be the only one who feels this way, can I? The thing is, though,…
S’mores are an American tradition. When people think of S’mores, they think of Summer, camping, friends, family, and sitting around the campfire roasting marshmallows. I’m sure everyone has their own S’mores stories and maybe even their own twist on the traditional recipe. I also have my own special S’more recipe – Caramel Oreo S’more Pies….
Looking for Pumpkin dessert recipes that are easy to make and taste amazing? We have your pumpkin cravings covered this Fall! Fall is all about yummy food, the smell of pumpkin spice in the air, and wearing comfy clothes. Since Fall is one of our favorite times of the year, we decided to put together…
I may have mentioned it a time or two before, but I love working with Madeleine Cookies, especially for the holidays. My Christmas Madeleines have always been a big hit, so I tend to make decorated Madeleines for every holiday. Since I save time by not having to bake cookies before decorating them, I can…
Homemade bread is one of my favorite things ever. My mom used to make a wheat bread that was so, so good. I remember the way the house smelled when she baked it. I believe that is where my love of all types of bread began, and most likely why I am so smitten with…
DIY Colored Sugar Pearls are little edible pearls that you can use for decorating cakes and cupcakes. They add a unique twist to your baking creations. If you are fond of baking like I am, you have probably seen those pretty little edible pearls for cakes and cupcakes. They are a type of cake…
Tri Tip Roast is a mouthwatering tender and boneless piece of beef that once you try you will ask yourself why you waited so long! Culotte, Sirloin tip, Top sirloin, Bottom sirloin, Sirloin butt, and or California cut, aka Tri Tip Roast is one of the most delectable pieces of meat out there! This type…
Looking for easy Fall DIY Wreaths that you can not only make yourself but are budget friendly as well as a great way to welcome Fall to your home? Once again it’s fall – there’s a cool and crispness to the air. Apples and pumpkins are every where you turn. Pumpkin spice everything…
Lately everyone seems to be interested in learning how to make homemade hand sanitizer. It is no wonder, since it is so incredibly hard to find in stores these days. I was also one of those people and decided to make my own alcohol based hand sanitizer with aloe gel recipe. It is a good…
Hiding and finding painted rocks has become quite popular. I hadn’t heard of this before, until I happened to show a friend of mine some of the rock that I had painted just for fun. She excitedly told me I should hide them! Huh? Hide them where? Why would I want to hide my painted…
*This is a partnered post The ultimate guide to making slime your child will love Slime is a big hit on the internet and in playrooms and kitchens across the world. Kids love the squishy feel of this amazing substance. Parents are impressed by the educational benefits it brings, especially when kids learn how to…
As many of you know, I absolutely love to paint. It started innocently enough, with me just kind of fooling around, but then it turned into something I really enjoy. I have painted plenty of scenes on canvas, and I recently started painting rocks (super addicting!), and I have also discovered DIY painted flower pots!…
If you are like me, you have hundreds {or maybe even thousands} of containers of makeup. Some are newer and used daily, and some you only use sometimes. For the latter, it is hard to dispose of them, as you never know when you might need that certain color. I have found the perfect makeup…
