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Fruity Kawaii Bookmark Corners: Easy Kid Crafts
These simple Kawaii bookmark corners and quick to make and once you break the seal you’ll have a whole fruit bowl in no time! This easy kid craft is perfect for my 8yr-old but is totally attainable for younger ones too. Once you’ve mastered the basic bookmark corner origami, you can quickly decorate with a…
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Twin Stockholm Syndrome or Brotherly Love?
Most parents of multiples experience dominance in one. It’s natural for a leader to emerge. I have reported on the dominant/submissive relationship of my boys a few times before but things have taken an interesting turn. It seems George’s boisterous authority has put him at the top of the food chain and the food web. Yes, Mom…
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5 Ways Yogurt Pouches Make Mornings Easier
Convenience, organization, and training go into getting three kids to school and daycare on time. It’s the little things that make a big difference in the morning… Don’t underestimate how one small change can save you time and get you to school on time! In partnership with Stonyfield® Organic Kids® I’m sharing how to make mornings…
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My Top 10 Picks for Kids’ Indoor Play Tents
I’ve been decluttering the playroom this week, organizing and purging toys the kids no longer play with. But with the purge comes the urge to splurge, and I’ve been browsing fun kids’ indoor play tents. My list does include cardboard playhouses as well as tents. There are some awesome ones out there! *This post contains…
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Printable Clothespin Activity: Preschooler Counting Practice
This printable clothespin activity is perfect for preschoolers and practices not only counting but also fine motor skills. The Twins have become pretty good with their counting recently and I thought I’d create them achallengee to put their new skills to use. *This post contains affiliate links. This means I may get a commission if…
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Mom/Daughter Time Within the Busy School Routine
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Snyder’s-Lance Inc, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #Pop4Spirit http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV The back to school routine can take some settling into. As our little ones get bigger they become busier too! More homework and after-school activities can mean…
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6 Places We Store Kids Books At Home
I rarely buy kids books, yet we seem to have multiple libraries around the house. Elsie has always adored reading, and between birthdays, Christmas and regular library visits we’ve built up quite the collection. I’m sharing a few of our official storage spaces, although I do admit they make their way all over the place,…
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Does Drinking Milk Increase Your Chances of Twins?
A study in 2006 claimed you are five times more likely to conceive fraternal twins if you consume a dairy-rich diet. I’m sharing the science behind this study and looking at worldwide trends for increased multiple births. Does drinking milk increase your chances of twins? The Rise in Twin Births There has been a considerable rise in fraternal…
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How to Make Healthy Back to School Lunches Easy
This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of Sistema ®; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Maintaining momentum for healthy school lunches can be tough. We often start the year with the right intentions and soon get overwhelmed by all the action. There are ways to make healthy back to…
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DIY Dinosaur Mason Jars
I was in the mood for a project this weekend but didn’t have much time. I have been admiring plastic animal crafts on Pinterest for a while and thought it was time I had a go myself. These DIY dinosaur mason jars are so simple and take no time at all to put together. The…