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Gluten-Free After Game Snack Ideas
When you’re catering for the whole team, you’ll come across all kinds of food allergies and preferences. Veganism is on the rise; gluten intolerance is increasingly common. So what are the best snacks to offer for after game refreshments? I’m sharing thoughts on how to put together the perfect after game snack offering, showcasing Betty…
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Invaluable Online Resources to Help with Breastfeeding Twins
Breastfeeding twins is a daunting prospect, but never forget knowledge is power. Armed with the right information you’ll be more confident and likely to succeed in your breastfeeding quest. The internet is a powerful place and I’ve put together a bank of online resources aimed at helping you conquer your concerns about breastfeeding twins. *This…
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Easy Chocolate Cupcakes with Easter Treat Topping
This post has been sponsored by Mars Wrigley Confectionery. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Easter is the perfect time to get baking and share treats! These easy chocolate cupcakes are made even better with a topping of your favorite candy. Enhance the Easter celebrations with the value you get from Mars Spring Minis…
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A Birthday Weekend at Legoland California
For the past three years, we have thrown Elsie a birthday party. Tired of the organization and flakey turnout, I proposed to Elsie this year that she could have a birthday trip instead. She loved the idea of a family weekend instead of a party and it did not take her long to decide on…
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Building Positive Tablet Habits with National Reading Month
This post was sponsored by Amazon as part of an Ambassador Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. March is National Reading Month and the perfect time to encourage your kids to read more and find new interests. Although our Fire Kids Edition tablet is fantastic for educational…
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5 Ways to Practice Family Fire Safety with First Alert
Thank you First Alert for sponsoring this post. First Alert 10-year sealed battery alarms offer hassle-free protection that helps keep your home and family protected for a decade! #LiveWithA10 If there is one thing that’s always at the forefront of my mind it is the safety of my family. I am responsible for three little…
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What are Semi-Identical Twins & Why are They so Rare?
Us twin moms often have a laugh at people who ask if boy/girl twins are identical. Just to make it clear… if your kids are packing different junk, they are not identical. Another way to be sure is if your unborn babies are sharing a placenta. So what happens if you spot boy/girl twins sharing…
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How to Make Sense of Italian Wines & Perfectly Pair with Food
This post was sponsored by the Italian Trade Agency as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. When it comes to special occasions, I like to go all out on a home-cooked meal. Whether cooking family favorites or something new, it can be intimidating…
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Homemade Sweet Pastry Mini Milk Tarts
Although a traditional South African Melktert is usually served as a full size pie, there is something adorable and delicious about individually sized baked treats. I made these mini milk tarts for an event at my daughter’s school and it didn’t take long for them to disappear from the plate! For most of my twenties,…