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How the Bunny Learned to Fly by Sean David Maday

March 8, 2020April 9, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Books
How the Bunny Learned to Fly

How the Bunny Learned to Fly is an adorable book for Easter or springtime. I love books that rhyme especially when they combine rhyming with a great story and engaging pictures like How the Bunny Learned to Fly.  Posts may be sponsored. This post contains affiliate links, which means I will make a commission at […]

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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.  Posts may be sponsored. This post contains […]

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Home Party Ideas to Make Entertaining Easy

March 1, 2020May 24, 2026 ellen Leave a comment Parties
Home Party Ideas to Make Entertaining Easy

Looking for home party ideas? Whether you’re having a birthday party for one of the kids or inviting friends over to celebrate another occasion, my goal has always been to keep it as simple as possible.  You may want to host a paint party at your home. Posts may be sponsored. This post contains affiliate […]

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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. Posts may be […]

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10 Egg Decorating Books for Gorgeous Easter Eggs

February 26, 2020May 24, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Books
10 Egg Decorating Books for Gorgeous Easter Eggs

Are you looking for egg decorating books? When I was little, egg decorating meant getting one of those boxes of Easter egg dye and turning a dozen eggs pastel. If I was really feeling adventurous, I’d use that little wax crayon to draw on the eggs first. I’ve experimented with homemade dyes and made some […]

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Clothespin Butterfly Craft

February 22, 2020January 20, 2024 ellen Leave a comment Crafts

The kids are going to love this clothespin butterfly craft! These adorable butterflies are filled with multi-colored foam beads. You may have some leftover from when you last made slime. If you’re wondering what else to do with them, keep reading for the directions. Posts may be sponsored. This post contains affiliate links, which means […]

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Books About Irish Hauntings You Need to Read

February 19, 2020April 9, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Books
Books About Irish Hauntings You Need to Read

These books about Irish hauntings are a bit different than your traditional St. Patrick’s Day stories. But, if you’re one of those people that like movies like Leprechaun, you just might enjoy this collection of stories. Check out these spooky stories about Ireland. Posts may be sponsored. This post contains affiliate links, which means I […]

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Sleepover Games for Teens for a Slumber Party

February 15, 2020February 19, 2024 ellen Leave a comment Games for Kids, Parties
Sleepover Games for Teens for a Slumber Party

Looking for sleepover games for teens? Having a sleepover seems to be a tween or teenage rite of passage. Gigging, pillow fights, movie night and popcorn. But what about a sleepover party game? Posts may be sponsored. This post contains affiliate links, which means I will make a commission at no extra cost to you […]

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The Best Dystopian Love Stories to Curl Up With

February 13, 2020January 7, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Books
The Best Dystopian Love Stories to Curl Up With

One of my favorite genres of books is dystopian fiction. I love reading about what might happen in the future if things fall apart or a catastrophe happens. Since Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, I’ve been searching for the best dystopian love stories to read. Posts may be sponsored. This post contains affiliate […]

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Borax Crafts: Making Borax Crystal Flowers

February 10, 2020February 11, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Crafts
Borax Crafts: Making Borax Crystal Flowers

If you’re looking for Borax crafts to do with the kids, making Borax crystal flowers is the perfect science craft. I always enjoyed educational crafts when the kids were little. It’s a fun way to get them interested in learning without making it seem like schoolwork. Posts may be sponsored. This post contains affiliate links, […]

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