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Spring Cleaning with Kids

March 17, 2022November 11, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Tips
a boy and his father cleaning the stove

These tips for spring cleaning with kids will let you get the kids involved and have fun with household chores. Learn more about how to make spring cleaning fun. Spring Cleaning with Kids I know that fun and cleaning rarely go together. If you add children into this mix, you might wonder if you can […]

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Teaching Magnetism for Kids

October 16, 2021April 9, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Tips
two children playing with magnets

Kids love magnets, but how do you teach them about magnetism? Use these tips for teaching magnetism to kids in a way that they will really enjoy. Kids are naturally curious and want to learn more about the world around them. We know this because they ask us questions all of the time. But, it […]

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Best Halloween Costume Labels

October 9, 2021November 17, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Tips
Check out these Halloween costume labels! Halloween is coming, and it's time to get your kids' costumes ready. Make sure you get all of the parts and pieces back at the end of the party.

Check out these Halloween costume labels! Halloween is coming, and it’s time to get your kids’ costumes ready. Make sure you get all of the parts and pieces back at the end of the party. One of my biggest pet peeves about Halloween is how hard it can be for parents and kids alike to […]

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Post Halloween Party Cleanup Tips

September 27, 2021October 15, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Tips
Check out these post Halloween party cleanup tips. The day after Halloween is a time to celebrate the fun you had with your kids, but it can also be a real pain to clean up all of the messes that were left behind.

Check out these post Halloween party cleanup tips. The day after Halloween is a time to celebrate the fun you had with your kids, but it can also be a real pain to clean up all of the messes that were left behind. Whether you had a kid-friendly escape room, a horror party, or a […]

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Things to Do With Acorns

September 19, 2021October 20, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Tips
acorns and leaves laying on the ground

Looking for things to do with acorns? It’s a pain to find fun and easy acorn crafts for kids so I gathered some of them right in one place to make it easier. I know how hard it is to find interesting activities for kids on the internet, especially when they involve acorns. There are […]

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How to Clean Your House With a Baby

August 23, 2021January 26, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Tips
a woman cleaning windows

Are you wondering how to clean your house with a baby? Having a baby is stressful and takes a lot of time, but taking care of the house can also be overwhelming. There are so many chores that need to get done and it’s hard to find the energy or time for them all. I’ve been […]

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Kid Friendly Keto Snacks

August 14, 2021 ellen 2 Comments food, Tips
Low-carb diets are great for losing weight, but it can be hard to find snacks that you love especially for kids. Check out these kid friendly keto snacks for school.

Low-carb diets are great for losing weight, but it can be hard to find snacks that you love especially for kids. Check out these kid friendly keto snacks for school. We all know that low-carb diets like the keto diet help us lose weight faster and more easily than a traditional high-carb diet. But most […]

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Fun Things to Do with Food Coloring

August 8, 2021October 19, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Tips
a child playing with play dough

There are so many fun things that kids can do with food coloring. But it’s hard to find good ideas of what they can make online. I’ve found some great recipes for DIY crafts you can make at home using common household ingredients and food coloring. I hope these food coloring activities will inspire kids […]

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Back to School Cleaning Tips

July 28, 2021March 17, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Tips
Neato vacuum against the stairs

The first day of school is quickly approaching. So, make sure you’re all set before it’s time to head back into the grind! Here are some helpful back to school cleaning tips that will have your house in order and ready for a new year. While you’re getting ready for the new year, check out […]

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10 Ways to Make the Most of Summer with Chalk

July 8, 2021January 17, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Tips
a package of sidewalk chalk on the sidebalk

Chalk is a great activity for kids. It’s inexpensive, easy to find, and provides hours of fun! Here are lots of cool things to do with chalk. There are so many ways you can use chalk that it can be difficult to decide what you want to do first. Everyone knows that you can color […]

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