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Jigsaw Puzzle Storage Ideas That Work

January 1, 2018January 2, 2023 ellen Tips
Jigsaw Puzzle Storage Ideas That Really Work

Are you searching for jigsaw puzzle storage ideas? Check out what works for me and how you can store your puzzles more easily. Jigsaw Puzzle Storage We love doing puzzles and we have stacks of puzzles that we’ve either done in the past or want to do in the future. The last time I was […]

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5 Tips for Mindful Shopping During the Holidays

December 11, 2017September 18, 2022 ellen Tips
5 Tips for Mindful Shopping During the Holidays

Have you considered mindful shopping during the holidays? The holidays mean shopping for many people whether that’s for baking, a special dinner, a new outfit, or gifts for family and friends. Before you head out to the store or sit down at the computer to shop, I hope you’ll take a minute to read these […]

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4 Fun Family Christmas Traditions to Try This Year

December 3, 2017February 27, 2024 ellen 6 Comments Tips
4 Fun Family Christmas Traditions to Try This Year

Do you have fun family Christmas traditions that you enjoy every year? Here are a few new holiday traditions you can try. Fun Family Christmas Traditions Christmas is a time for celebrating with friends and family so it only makes sense to create a few traditions. Don’t feel like you have to stick to the […]

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Grow Your Own Avocado Tree With the Kids

October 22, 2017December 11, 2023 ellen 12 Comments Tips
Grow Your Own Avocado Tree With the Kids

Have you ever wondered how to grow your own avocado tree? Check out this kit to grow an avocado tree at home and find out how easy it is. Grow Your Own Avocado Tree I know I love growing plants outside in the garden. We have several fruit trees as well as vegetable and flower […]

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It’s Potty Time! Tips to Make Potty Training Easier

September 13, 2017October 9, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Tips
It's Potty Time! Potty training time can be a challenge for parents. But, here are some tips to make the entire process a little bit easier.

It’s Potty Time! Potty training time can be a challenge for parents. But, here are some tips to make the entire process a little bit easier. It’s Potty Time! My daughter was very easy to potty train and almost trained herself at a very young age. My son, on the other hand, was a definite […]

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Unique Popcorn Flavors for Movie Nights

September 7, 2017October 2, 2023 ellen 79 Comments Tips
Unique Popcorn Flavors for Family Movie Nights

Are you looking for unique popcorn flavors? While I love buttered and salted popcorn, sometimes my family wants to try something a little bit different. Unique Popcorn Flavors Since family movie night is a big thing in my home, I was thrilled to receive some new flavors of popcorn for this post. How about Dill […]

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Back-to-School Tips for Divorced Parents

September 4, 2017September 28, 2023 ellen Tips
Back to school tips for divorced families

H are some back-to-school tips for divorced parents to minimize the stress and confusion that often accompany the start of the school year.  Back-to-School Tips for Divorced Parents Here are four to consider implementing right away. Let the Teachers Know In order to curtail any confusion and avoid misconceptions, separated or divorced parents should inform […]

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Global Hug Your Kid Day Ideas to Celebrate

July 24, 2017August 18, 2023 ellen 2 Comments Tips
Global Hug Your Kid Day Ideas to Celebrate the Day

Here are a few Global Hug Your Kid Day ideas to celebrate with your family. Global Hug Your Kid Day is celebrated each year on the third Monday in July. Global Hug Your Kid Day Ideas This year (2017), it was celebrated on July 17th. If you didn’t realize, no worries, any day is a […]

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Octonauts Birthday Party Ideas

June 19, 2017December 26, 2023 ellen 36 Comments Tips
Octonauts Birthday Party Ideas & Calling All Sharks DVD

Are you looking for Octonauts birthday party ideas? If your child is a huge Octonauts fan, you know they’ll enjoy having a birthday party with an Octonauts theme.  Octonauts Birthday Party Ideas The Octonauts are underwater explorers so it’s easy to create an underwater themed birthday party and then tie it in with Octonaut specific […]

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Fun Movie Night Ideas for Adults and Teens

May 16, 2017April 21, 2023 ellen 28 Comments Tips
Fun Movie Night Ideas for Adults and Teens #GHCretorsMovieNight

Are you looking for fun movie night ideas? If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that both of my kids (David 19 & Sarah 24) have moved back home with their significant others (Meredith 18 & Christoper 27). It’s a full house and putting together a fun movie night takes a bit […]

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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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