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Tips for Throwing a Grammy Viewing Party

January 26, 2017May 17, 2023 ellen 2 Comments Tips
gold party favor bags near popcorn

Have you ever thought about throwing a Grammy viewing party? The Grammy’s are on February 12th. Check out these Grammy party ideas! Throwing a Grammy Viewing Party If you’re considering inviting over a few close friends for a party, now is the time to start planning. Snacks, decor, games. There is a lot to think […]

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Share Your Insurance Company Nightmare

January 13, 2017May 11, 2023 ellen 8 Comments Tips
Share Your Insurance Company Nightmare

Have you ever had an insurance company nightmare? A few years ago, we had massive flooding in our area which resulted in a flooded basement. We had no idea there was a problem until we noticed we had no hot water. We opened the door to our basement to check on the hot water heater […]

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Tips for Feeling Better When You’re Sick

December 29, 2016May 8, 2023 ellen 12 Comments Tips
Tips for Feeling Better When You're Sick

When I don’t feel well, I don’t want to do anything but sit on the couch and read or watch movies. Of course, I can’t just stop doing everything else. Meals still need to be made. Laundry still has to be done. There’s just to much work to be done for me to let being […]

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How to Find a Holiday Babysitter

December 14, 2016December 25, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Tips
How to find a holiday babysitter

Even if you have a regular babysitter, chances are that they’ll be in high demand around the holidays. Check out these tips to find one. How to Find a Holiday Babysitter The holiday season is a time for joy, family, and, often, a bit of much-needed adult relaxation time. Finding a reliable babysitter during these […]

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Keep Your Home Safe During Holiday Travel

December 13, 2016June 26, 2024 ellen 2 Comments Tips
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Check out these tips for keeping your home safe during holiday travel. Find out how to deter burglars while your home is empty. Keeping Your Home Safe During Holiday Travel Traveling for the holidays is something my family always looks forward to. There’s no better way to close out the year than by hitting the […]

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How to Set Your Child Up for Educational Success

October 23, 2016December 27, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Tips

In today’s world, the quality of the education receives plays a huge part in how successful your child will be in the future. Children who struggle with learning when they’re young generally have a more difficult time learning in the later grades. This can make it difficult to find a good job after high school […]

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Soccer Tips for Moms of Young Kids

March 20, 2016July 9, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Tips
5 Important Soccer Tips for Moms of Young Kids

These important soccer tips for moms of young kids will help keep you sane during soccer season. We started my son in sports during his early elementary school years. We never pushed him into it. It was something that he was interested in from watching friends and hearing about it from books and TV. We […]

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Inspire Resistant Readers

March 18, 2016July 7, 2022 ellen 29 Comments Tips
Use the Investi-TEXTS Kit to Inspire Resistant Readers

Using the Invest-TEXTS KIT to inspire resistant readers will help your child dig deeper into complex texts. I love to read and used to spend hours when I was a child reading my favorite books. My daughter was much the same way and I looked forward to the day my son began reading so I […]

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7 Surprising Reasons to Play With LEGOs

February 28, 2016June 18, 2022 ellen 4 Comments Tips
7 surprising reasons to play with LEGOs

There are many reasons to play with LEGOs that having nothing to do with them being loads of fun. Even as an adult, I find that building with LEGOs is a great way to relax and unwind at the end of the day.  7 Surprising Reasons to Play With LEGOs There’s just something timelessly fun […]

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How to Keep the Kids Occupied at Disneyland

February 25, 2016June 15, 2022 ellen 4 Comments Tips
How to Keep the Kids Occupied at Disneyland

Hi y’all, I’m Danielle from over at Busy Mom’s Helper and Ellen’s sweet enough to let me take over her awesome blog for a minute! Who else hates waiting in line at Disneyland? I do, and my kids DEFINITELY do! This sparked an idea, and now our ‘Unofficial’ Disneyland Activity & Autograph Book is ready […]

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Welcome to In Our Spare Time, your go-to source for family-friendly fun. Discover honest reviews, entertaining articles, and fresh ideas for making the most of your free time with younger kids. From games, movies, and books to family activities and seasonal adventures, we help parents find simple ways to create memorable moments together.

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