DIY Halloween Costumes Made From Balloons You can purchase an entire bag of balloons at Wal-Mart for $1. That makes these costumes among the least expensive options on the entire list! Bunch of Grapes Bag of Jellybeans DIY Halloween Costumes Using An Old Umbrella Have an extra umbrella laying around? Put it…
Holidays
4th of July Party Activities
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4th of July is one of my family’s favorite holidays. As a military family, we are pretty patriotic to begin with, but throw in warm weather, a break from school, and fireworks, and as far as fun holidays go, the 4th of July can’t be beat. We’re a social bunch so we love to celebrate…
DIY Mother’s Day Gifts
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While most moms are happy just to be acknowledged and appreciated on Mother’s Day, most of their children like to represent their appreciation in a tangible way. It can be hard to come up with a gift that adequately conveys how much we appreciate our moms though. DIY Mother’s Day gifts are always a great…
Where to Take Mom for Mother’s Day
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Moms spend a lot of their time working around the house to create a happy home. So, although it is often the center of their lives in a very positive way, it’s also the site of a lot of their work. Rather than staying at home, here are some ideas of where to take Mom…
Last Minute Family Valentine’s Day Ideas
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Special thanks to Baskin-Robbins for sponsoring today’s post. When I was a kid, Valentine’s Day was my favorite holiday. Because my family moved a lot, I often felt like an outcast at school but on Valentine’s Day, everyone exchanged Valentines and no one was left out. This small display of kindness was always the bright…
Printable Valentine Coupon Book for Kids
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Valentine’s Day is such a fun holiday for my kids. They love exchanging Valentines with their friends and classmates. I love that they enjoy sharing fond sentiments with each other. This Valentine’s Day I wanted to find a way to show my love for them too and since they always look forward to the kid…
Tips for making your Christmas merry
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure.In the hustle and bustle of the holidays and frenzied sessions on Hammacher Schlemmer, it is easy to forget about what is truly important: celebrating the Christmas spirit. You are tired, frazzled, and worried about getting everything done and done right. As a result, you are always irritable and snapping at your kids and spouse…
Jolly Rancher Ornament
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As I was foraging through my kids’ leftover Halloween candy for chocolate, I realized they had a lot of Jolly Ranchers floating around in their candy bags. Apparently, they either received a lot of these or they just didn’t like them as much as the other candy. Either way, since Halloween was more than two…
10 Ways to Show Your Support for Veterans on Veteran’s Day
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Since I’ve been married to a U.S. Marine for over 20 years, I have spent much of the past two decades surrounded by veterans. And though I’ve come to accept that there are thousands of Americans willing to risk their lives so that the rest of us can enjoy the freedom we exercise every day,…
Christmas Card Guide from MagnetStreet.com
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Disclosure: This post was provided by eAccountable and contains affiliate links that may yield commissions earned at no cost to you. I am not one to rush Christmas and skip the holidays and important moments in the months leading up to it. However, more than once this “live in the moment” attitude has left me spending…
Halloween Dinner Recipes
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The first thing that comes to mind when someone says “Halloween” to me is usually sugar. I picture all of the candy, cute desserts, and spooky treats. I’ve even been known to join in the fun on occasion (see my super simple Graveyard Cake for an example). But having a healthy family is even more…
Halloween Fun with PEEPS® – Graveyard Cake
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Many thanks to PEEPS® and PEEPS & COMPANY ® for providing the free samples and information that helped me to create today’s post. All opinions within the post are my own. This blog is all about making parenting and running a household easier and more fun. That’s why you won’t find a lot of recipes…
Top Halloween Costumes of 2015
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**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links On our most recent trip to Target my daughter spent 20 minutes wandering through the Halloween costume aisles checking out the options. I was surprised at how many of the new characters I didn’t recognize…
The Essential Guide to a Stress-Free 4th of July Picnic
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The 4th of July is one of my family’s favorite holidays. Usually, we try to travel back to the Midwest to reunite with our extended family. Other years, we stay close to home but will venture out for a picnic dinner and a fireworks show. Those of you who have attempted the Independence Day family…
Father’s Day Gifts from ClubsGalore
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I received the products described in this post at no cost for the purpose of facilitating my review. All opinions expressed within this post are my own. My husband is extremely hard to shop for. He, like most men, likes grown-up toys like tools and electronics which would make great gifts if I was privy to…
