When my kids were younger, one of their favorite things to do was go to a playground to play. They would meet friends, make new ones, play, climb, swing, jump, and slide for hours. And if there is a sand pit, my youngest will become a filfthy mess and wonder out loud, “mommy, why don’t we have a […]
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Have you seen the Live Butterfly Garden Hatching Kit advertised on TV? My kids have and my oldest daughter was super excited when she received one for her birthday last fall. The box contains the mesh ‘garden’ as seen on the box and a coupon to receive 5 caterpillars and food via mail. She waited anxiously all […]
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We are a family of ice cream connoisseurs. And that’s a nice way of saying that we are addicts. While we enjoy an occasional trip to the ice cream shop, that can get expensive. I have no problem buying a carton of good ice cream at the grocery store, but Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag […]
READ MORE >>Family Trip to the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
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Want to visit the Smithsonian National Zoo? We spent the day there and had a blast! We are fortunate to live about 2 hours from Washington, D.C., but this was our first time at our nation’s zoo. The day was gorgeous and we had a great time meandering the walking paths to see all of […]
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Today I’m participating in the Ultimate Blog Swap. You’ll find me posting over at The Holistic Mama about Saving Money on Organic Food, and I’m excited to welcome Camille from Growing Up Gabel to Family Balance Sheet: One of the many ways that I save money is by making things I would otherwise buy at […]
READ MORE >>Gingerbread Houses
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Decorating gingerbread houses is becoming a favorite Christmas tradition at my house. I’m not sure what my kids enjoy more – licking the icing or eating the candy. I must make one confession though. I buy the Gingerbread House kits. Baking the house components seems like a lot of work to me, especially when the […]
READ MORE >>Cardboard Christmas Tree
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The downside of online shopping is the pile of cardboard boxes in my garage waiting for trash day. But this craft is not only kid-friendly, it uses recycled packing boxes. Younger kids might need help cutting through the cardboard, but they will have fun painting and decorating the tree. And when the holidays are a memory, […]
READ MORE >>Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Ornaments
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These Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Ornaments are the perfect craft for toddlers through younger elementary aged children. My daughters made them one year as a Christmas craft for their teachers and grandparents. They were so proud to give a gift that they handmade and the recipients were so touched. These ornaments are fun for the […]
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