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Mini Muffin Pan Bite Size Snacks & Appetizers
Lunch boxes, toddler finger food, snacks on the go or party appetizers… mini muffin pans are the perfect size for all of the above! You can scale down nearly any sweet or savory delight, but today I’m showcasing three family-friendly recipes for mini muffin pan bite size snacks. Load the fridge with ready to go finger…
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Finding Time for Your Older Child
My daughter has had quite the shock to the system. Not only did she have six years to get used to being an only child, when she did finally get a sibling, she got two at the same time. Understandably, by the time the Twins turned one she was feeling pretty put out. Two newborns…
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Unique Playhouses You’ll Want to Build Right Now
There is something special about pint sized homes, a little scaled down house your kids can call their own. All three of my kids love role play toys such as doctors kits or play kitchens, and playhouses create the perfect setting for their story. The easy option is to pop up a teepee or tent,…
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Share Love Hope & Pizza for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Last year during Breast Cancer Awareness Month we were taking part in a fundraiser at Elsie’s dance class when she said: “But Mom, I thought only chickens have breasts?” Oh dear… the biology lesson commenced shortly after class and we had a good chat about boobs, cancer and the purpose of fundraising. It dawned…
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Keeping Twin Toddlers Safe in Open Spaces
I have never been one for staying indoors… until I had twins. Leaving the house solo with twins has its challenges, the most basic of trips can become difficult when you have two toddlers in tow. The very idea of it is enough to keep many twin moms from leaving the house at all. Sharing is…
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How to Feng Shui Your Kid’s Room
Feng Shui can improve sleep quality and relationships within the home. The idea of energy circulating your home may seem a little wacky, but many people would agree that particular shapes and colors do affect mood and behavior, and I consider Feng Shui as a way to pinpoint what will work in your home with…
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Dinnerly: Reviewing An Affordable Food Delivery Box
I’ve always liked the idea of those food delivery boxes… fresh ingredients delivered to your door, with recipes to go with. You get to eat home cooked food, without the hassle of planning and the grocery store. However, I’ve never broken the seal on the idea, because every time I look into it I feel…
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How to Get Three Kids out of the House on Time
I’ve been away… hooray! I actually spent an entire weekend on my own for a friends wedding… three nights to be exact. It’s a rather strange sensation when you’re normally the center of a small-person tornado, but a very welcomed break all the same. First day back in the saddle and I managed to break…
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10 Awesomely Creative Ceiling Ideas for Kids’ Rooms
Playing around with your ceiling is not for the faint-hearted, but if there’s one place you can get a bit wacky, it’s in your kid’s room. Creative ceiling ideas not only give the room a bold feature, they also give those littles something to look at while they’re in bed… you never know, you may…
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Whole Milk Yogurt: Returning to Real Food and Nutrition
Today I’m partnering with Bellwether Farms to talk about how I feel about nutrition and whole milk dairy. It can be difficult to find whole milk yogurt in grocery stores, yet some research suggests eliminating healthy fats can actually increase your chances of obesity*. I’m sharing how my kids and I enjoy whole milk yogurt,…
