Listen, it is time to stop asking people this question. Because it has ZERO to do with wanting the kids and EVERYTHING to do with needing structure. If a spontaneous …

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Here is our Debt Free Gifts roundup of budget-friendly gifts that get kids cooking. From tools they can use in the “real” kitchen to toys that will remind them that they are great cooks, there is a fun option here for every budget. Don’t be fooled by the price tags, though… every one of these is cute enough to belong in a box with a big bow on top.

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Welcome to the Joy Makin’ Mamas 2017 Holiday Gift Guide! I’ve compiled my favorite gift recommendations for every member of the family. Skip to the best gifts for:  Preschoolers | …

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When I informed my kid that we were going to build test a Tinker Crate, I am pretty sure I made his entire Saturday. I sealed the deal when I revealed that the project of the day was to build your own wooden crane. Find out whether Tinker Crate is right for you in my review.

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Your fairy godmother has arrived to offer you one wish, and you can only choose from: Get enough sleep every night for a year A house that cleans itself Donuts …

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My pinterest boards are packed chock full of recipes that sound enticing, and I’m sure yours are too. And as lovely as that is, the truth is that when I …

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Frankly, lots of people want you to think you have to know a lot about wine in order to enjoy wine. This is an enormous lie. Shopping for wine, on the other hand, can be a little confusing if you don't know a lot about wine. If you find wine shopping and pairing wines with food confusing, there is great news... you can do it like an expert in no time.

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Not only do I not have a green thumb, I have actually killed mint and English Ivy, widely considered to be easy houseplants to grow. This might be a weird …

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I can just about strangle out these words, but they are nonetheless true: I am the parent of a tween boy. In addition to getting ridiculously tall (soon I will …

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This Vegan Pasta Puttanesca recipe is a spin on a traditional dish. Pasta Puttanesca recipes often include seafood ingredients. Usually this is anchovies or anchovy paste. Sometimes it’s shrimp. Whether …

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Hypothesis: There is no holiday that can’t be improved with power tools. To test this hypothesis, we purchased The Pumpkin Gutter. (You can get one here.) I enjoy having carved a …

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If you haven’t heard about it already, the Teal Pumpkin Project by FARE is a project to encourage offering food-free treats at Halloween to make this holiday safer (and therefore …

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