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10 Coolest Christmas Gift Ideas For Peppa Pig Fans

December 7, 2019December 2, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Best Of
little girl wearing a peppa pig backpack

Are you looking for gift ideas for a Peppa Pig fan? With Christmas right around the corner, I’ve been making my list and checking it twice. And, Peppa Pig seems to be a top gift idea this year. Christmas Gift Ideas For a Peppa Pig Fan Peppa Pig is not only adorable. But, he helps […]

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Barbie Coloring Pages to Print and Color

March 8, 2018March 16, 2023 ellen Best Of

Are you looking for Barbie coloring pages to print? I’ve always loved Barbies from when I was a little girl. When my daughter got old enough she enjoyed playing with them as well. We always had dolls, clothes, a townhouse, a car and a variety of other cool Barbie toys to play with. Of course, there […]

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20+ Simple Star Wars Crafts for Kids

May 1, 2017May 18, 2023 ellen 2 Comments Best Of
20+ Simple Star Wars Crafts for Kids to Make and Enjoy

These simple Star Wars crafts for kids are just a few easy ways that you can enjoy May 4th. May the Fourth be With you! Did you know that May 4th is Star Wars Day and is observed by many fans of the movie? 2011 was the first organized celebration of the movie on this […]

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3 Free Pie Cookbooks for National Pi Day

March 14, 2017December 29, 2017 ellen 2 Comments Best Of
3 Free Pie Cookbooks for National Pi Day

Take advantage of these free pie cookbooks for National Pi Day. Whether you enjoy apple pie, chocolate cream pie, quiche or chicken pot pie, you’ll find something to get you running to the kitchen with these free pie cookbooks. This post contains affiliate links, and I will receive compensation if you make a purchase after clicking […]

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National Craft Month Books to Spark Creativity

February 10, 2017May 24, 2023 ellen 4 Comments Best Of

If you need to give your creativity a push, these National Craft Month books are a great place to get started. Learn more here. National Craft Month Books The holidays left me a little bit frazzled so I used January and part of February to relax and slow down. Now that I’ve had a chance […]

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Top 8 Easter Gifts for Toddlers

March 17, 2016February 9, 2023 ellen 2 Comments Best Of
Top 8 Easter Gifts for Toddlers You Need to Buy

Finding Easter gifts for toddlers can be a challenge. You want to be able to give them an Easter basket, but you don’t want to load it up with candy at that age.   Top 8 Easter Gifts for Toddlers  Most of the Easter toys in traditional stores really aren’t appropriate for toddlers and are […]

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Best Book Gifts for Mother’s Day

March 12, 2016July 2, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Best Of

My mom loves to read. So, it’s inevitable that when as it gets closer to May, I search for the best book gifts for Mother’s Day.  How to Pick the Best Book Gifts for Mother’s Day Don’t feel limited because you aren’t certain what type of books your Mom likes to read. My mom reads […]

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How to Have the Perfect Valentine’s Day

February 10, 2016February 9, 2023 ellen 8 Comments Best Of
3 women smiling for the camera

Wondering how to have the perfect Valentine’s Day? Check out these tips to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the people that mean the most. How to Have the Perfect Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show your friends and family how much you care. Whether you’re looking for something unique, sweet, or even […]

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Indie Book Fest Gift Guide

December 1, 2015December 29, 2017 ellen 2 Comments Best Of
Indie Book Fest Gift Guide

Ready for some help with your holiday shopping? Stock up those new kindles or get some paperbacks for under the tree. Support these Indie authors for your book buying needs. Learn all about Indie BookFest which takes place in Orlando October 7, 8, & 9 2016 Click on the picture to purchase. Young Adult Paranormal, […]

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Fun with Bugs

August 27, 2015February 1, 2022 ellen 5 Comments Best Of
How to have fun with bugs

I’ve never been a huge fan of bugs, but I tried really hard not to pass that on to the kids.  I always encouraged them to learn more about our natural world whether that was trees, flowers or bugs. Orkin provided a prize for me and one for this giveaway. Fun with Bugs There are many […]

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Ellen is a mom of a 25-year-old son and 30-year-old daughter. She is Grandma to one adorable toddler. In what little spare time she has, she loves to read, watch movies, and check out the latest toys and games.

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