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Make Vibrant Easter Eggs With These Tips

April 2, 2020April 18, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Tips
a brightly colored egg in a cup of dye

Are you wondering how to make vibrant Easter eggs? Many of the Easter egg kits and tutorials I see result in soft pastel colors. And, while those are very pretty, sometimes I want something bright and vibrant instead. Make Vibrant Easter Eggs So, how do you make vibrant Easter eggs? The secret is in the […]

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Fun Things to Do With Rubber Bands

March 29, 2020September 28, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Tips
Fun Things to Do With Rubber Bands

Does it seem like the kids are less and less entertained by toys and games? I remember being able to occupy myself with simple things when I was younger. If you do too, why not check out this list of fun things to do with rubber bands. Why not check out these 8 cool things […]

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Sterilize Plastic Toys After an Illness

March 24, 2020September 3, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Tips
colorful baby toys

If you’re wondering how to sterilize plastic toys, I’m sharing a few tips that will help you clean and disinfect common types of toys. If you’re hoping to disinfect toys after an illness or prevent illnesses from spreading in your home, starting with your child’s toys is a great first step. Sterilize Plastic Toys After […]

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How to Eliminate Toy Clutter With These Easy Tips

March 6, 2020April 9, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Tips
wooden toys on the floor

If you’ve ever walked through a toy room, carefully stepping over LEGO pieces, Hotwheel cars and doll clothes, you’ve asked yourself at least once how to eliminate toy clutter. We all want the kids to be entertained, but their toy collection can become overwhelming if we’re not careful.  How to Eliminate Toy Clutter There are […]

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Toddler Diaper Bags and Must Have Essentials

February 27, 2020April 9, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Tips
Toddler Diaper Bags and Must Have Essentials

You may have thought that once your child was potty trained, you’d be leaving diaper bags behind. But, toddler diaper bags are definitely still a thing. As a parent of a toddler, there were so many things I wanted to have just in case. Preparedness is key when it comes to parenting. Toddler Diaper Bags […]

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Winnie The Pooh Sayings to Make You Smile

January 4, 2020May 23, 2020 ellen Leave a comment Tips
Winnie the Pooh Quotes to Make you Smile

These Winnie the Pooh sayings will definitely make you smile. I’m a huge fan of Winne the Pooh and all of his friends. It would be hard to pick a favorite character after Pooh but I think it would be a tie between Rabbit and Piglet. Winnie The Pooh Sayings I’m not sure how old […]

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Teaching Your Child to Cook and Enjoy Cooking

July 30, 2019June 24, 2026 ellen Leave a comment Tips
Teaching Your Child to Cook and Enjoy It

Teaching your child to cook? I am all about teaching kids important life skills from a young age. Ensuring they have a firm grasp on things like cooking and taking care of simple household chores will make it a little bit easier as they grow up. So, keep reading for a few tips, a fun […]

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Ways Kids Can Go Green Today to Help Conserve

July 22, 2019May 20, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Tips
6 Easy Ways Kids Can Go Green Today

Here are a few ways kids can go green and do their part to help global warming and climate change. As parents, we understand that this is a complicated subject with a few clear and simple answers. So, kids can do their part to help and start making more eco-friendly changes in their own personal […]

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How to Engage Your Young Reader

July 5, 2019October 30, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Tips
playdough letter mat

Summer slide is a real thing. How do you engage your young reader over the summer?   How to Engage Your Young Reader  Do your kids love to read and continue on their own even when not in school? My daughter loves to read. She will eagerly read all the time, even during summer vacation. […]

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Teaching Kids to Brush Their Teeth and Printable Reward Chart

June 23, 2019October 15, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Tips
Teaching Kids to Brush Their Teeth and Printable Reward Chart

Teaching kids to brush their teeth can be a challenge, especially when they’re young. Either they rush through it or they don’t use the brush well enough to reach all of the spots they need to. How can you help them so that their oral health doesn’t suffer?  Teaching Kids to Brush Their Teeth You […]

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