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 One of my favorite things I started doing with my youngest was walking around the neighborhood to look at holiday decorations, obviously Halloween & Christmas decorations are the best.  I created this printable to make it more interactive, including pictures are words for kids of all ages.Save it, print it out, pull it up on your phone during the walk, and enjoy the cooler weather

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 I won't deny it...I'm excited for the holidays this year. Starting off with Halloween, I've been gathering plenty of inspiration on Pinterest & I cannot wait to get the fun started. The only other holiday I'm more excited about it Christmas...obviously. How early is too early for Halloween decor...?vintage style decoreasy decor with printableshaunted house villageswitches hats +

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 I have a lot to say and a lot of things to process so I want to just do it.  I want to say things I want to say and I’ve gone back and forth on where to start so I will start on something that my mind goes back to over and over again.It’s a piece of advice I would give to anyone in a relationship with someone they care about, especially to the husbands.Compliment your significant other

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 Remember the Valentine’s Day “candy-cuterie” board I shared? I was loving it so much I created one for St. Patrick’s Day too!  Greens, rainbows & golds, oh my!  This one was from a few years ago and I’m already planning another one for this year and I can’t wait to surprise my kids…be sure you’re following along on instagram so you can see all the behind the scenes of building

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Looking for something to keep your kids entertained during Spring Break? Here’s a classic way with little to no prep work for you, and still keeps the festivity for St Patrick’s Day.  I’ve gathered up some fun coloring sheets so I’ve made it EVEN easier for you! Click on the image, download, print and enjoy the at least 5 minutes of entertainment you’ve given your children.

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 Last weekend I got to take the boys to Jurassic Quest while it was here in in Arizona.  Both boys were so excited to go check it out and it started off so great with them being able to check out a baby dinosaur while we waited in line to get inside. (an amazing start!)My older son loved reading about and seeing all the different dinosaurs they had on display. They loved exploring

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I gathered up some photos throughout the last few St. Patrick’s Days for a little inspiration to get us in the mood for this coming holiday! 

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A few years ago I started created a phone background for each month, here they all are put together in one place! Click on the image, save to phone & enjoy! (for personal use only) 

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 Last year I finally posted a video about how to make (surprisingly) easy but impactful rose cookies. I’ve made these for Valentine’s Day, bachelor/bachelorette viewing nights, I’ve even turned them into apples for teachers before! A good sugar cookie, piping tip & some fondant is all you need! See the full tutorial HERE!

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 I have created the ultimate list of must-watch chick flick movies for the best Galentine’s celebration ever! You’ll laugh…you’ll cry…you’ll laugh until you cry! Check them off by yourself, or with your girls…either way I guarantee a good time!

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 It’s no secret I absolutely love a good sensory bin.  My 4-year old is no stranger to them and at this point he loves picking out his own accessories to create his own bins. I put together a garden/spring inspired sensory bin based in kinetic sand. Here’s a step by step I pulled from my Instagram reel:It was a big hit, I’ve already done another spring sensory bin that…I dare say…was

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I created this design based off of HolFox cookies, because who doesn’t love a good taco Tuesday?! 

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May the road rise up to meet you,May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

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 Happy Fourth of July, friends! & Happy Birthday, America!

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 One of the best parts of Valentine’s Day (for me) is the treats! Chocolate, candy, cookies….more chocolate! This board was so easy to pull together, and most of it I got from the dollar store! Can you believe it?! Only 2 items are from Trader Joe’s…can you guess which ones?!

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Months ago I shared a few stories on Instagram of my bin of “Celebration Supplies”. Yes, that’s exactly how my bin is labeled, because I’m prepared to celebrate on a moment’s notice!  While I don’t actually throw parties at the drop of a hat, I do create birthday boxes, special treat & holiday festivities at the drop of a hat.  I dip into this bin at LEAST once a month, depending

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My two biggest struggles when it comes to feeding my kids is breakfast & packing lunch. Breakfast is always hit or miss, especially for my little one...and a filling breakfast makes a big difference on how our morning goes! Lunch is a whole other struggle...luckily my older son is pretty easy-going, but that doesn’t mean I want to send him to school with the same pre-packaged food

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Did you think I was done with felt balls and color DIYs?! My last one was geared towards older kids, and this one is perfect for the real little ones. I was able to complete this one with things that I had on hand, and if you don’t have a million pieces of felt in your stash...you’re much more Marie Kondo than I am. But seriously, this one is easy and if anything, another excuse to buy or

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1. FitMe Loose Powder    I like this more than the Laura Mercier setting powder...it keeps my makeup in place, smooths my skin and doesn’t give me “cake face”. 2. JustIngredients Organic Face Serum    This has become my holy grail face product since I started using it in October.  You only use a few drops, so it lasts for a really long time!  This was

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I’ve never had a gym membership and have just worked out at home and run outside. I will admit, it’s hard to get out and run in the cold or about half the year in Arizona when it’s 90 degrees. And those are the moments when I start itching for a gym membership. But working out at home has been successful for me, but it definitely takes some commitment and dedication to make the time and

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Here’s yet another fun kids activity with a free printable! This one is to help those little ones start counting and understanding numbers.   I used to work as a kindergarten aide and I learned exactly what each kinder should really know coming into kindergarten, and while numbers are definitely a huge focus, it makes all the difference for those kids who come in with a knowledge and

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It seems like blush is sneaking it’s way into every holiday now...including Halloween!  While I’m not fully ready to incorporate it into my main color scheme of decorations, it is a little fun to work it in a bit.   One way I did it was by creating these cute printables to replace prints that usually hang in my home. So whether you’re all about blush in your Halloween, or just

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Recently I shared an idea on my Instagram for your little baby/toddler using Hello Maypole felt balls. My baby boy started doing it when he was 11-months, but still enjoys it now at 15-months.   One last thing I’ll say about it, use the FELT BALLS, not pom-poms.  They are much sturdier for little fingers and are much better to start working on their fine-motor skills. So here’s

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