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Top Favorite Christmas Presents for Teen Boys

September 11, 2018

A gift for a younger teen boy. Gift ideas for the hard to buy for young teen boys.

Teen boys can be hard to buy Christmas gifts for because they are still kids, but they've outgrown many toys. Yet, they don't always want holiday gifts that are too adult-like either because they really still are kids. They want gifts that are enjoyable and make their lives better. When shopping for my own teen boys, I have stumbled across some fantastic finds so I'm sharing Top Favorite Christmas Presents for Teen Boys. I hope my ideas help you with your own shopping list:) This post contains ... Continue Reading...

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DIY Slime Kit Gift for Crafty Kids

December 1, 2017

DIY Slime Kit Gift for Crafty Kids bin filled with supplies. #diygifts #craftsforkids #kidscrafts #craftsupplies #diyproject #diychristmasgift #diyholidaygift #giftsforkids #giftideasforkids #creativekids #holidaygiftideasforkids

Do you like to make homemade gifts for your kids? I'm sharing with you my idea for a DIY Slime Kit Gift for Crafty Kids. Two of my sons are getting this for Christmas this year. SH! Don't spill my secret:) Sometimes I love the homemade gifts for my kids the best because I can customize the gift to their individual tastes. One of my three sons absolutely loves to make slime. He's very creative and he is constantly making things and doing things like taking pens apart to use their springs or ... Continue Reading...

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Baked Zingy Mustard Triscuits with Spinach Dip

November 13, 2017

Baked Zingy Mustard Triscuits recipe for an appetizer or snack. Enjoy with spinach dip. #appetizerrecipe #easyappetizer recipe #snackidea #thanksgiving #newyearsappetizer #christmasappetizer #fingerfood #party food

    Need a new idea for a tasty appetizer? An idea struck me recently, I wanted to try and flavor Triscuits®. I love love love Triscuits. Triscuits are truly one of my favorite crackers that are delicious by themselves, however, I wanted to try seasoning them for a tasty appetizer. The result was so delicious! You have to try this combo, it's so good! My recipe for Baked Zingy Mustard Triscuits with Spinach Dip is to die for! This post contains affiliate links. Please see my ... Continue Reading...

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10 Ideas for Tweens and Teens To Do on Halloween

November 2, 2017

10 Ideas for Tweens and Teens to do on Halloween #Halloween #halloweenactivites #tweens #teens #carvepumpkins

Tweens and are teens are still kids. Kids love Halloween, but at the age of tweens and teens, dressing up for trick or treating may not appeal to them. But again, they are still kids so celebrating Halloween is important. Kids should still be able to have fun on Halloween. But, what can they do? I am sharing 10 Ideas for Tweens and Teens to do on Halloween based on my experience as a mother. This website contains affiliate links. Please see my disclaimer for ... Continue Reading...

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Fun Ideas For An Awesome Father’s Day This Year

May 29, 2017

Water balloons for a water balloon fight on Father's Day

  Father's day is the day we all get to celebrate our own fathers, and as women we celebrate our spouses as fathers of our children. I am sharing some fun ideas for an awesome Father's Day this year including fun activity ideas, treats, and gifts dad's will love. I love how we get to a day to celebrate dads with our families. It's great for kids to make special memories with their dads on Father's Day. My husband and I have three boys and we always try to do something fun as a family to ... Continue Reading...

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Peanut Butter Butterscotched Apple Bunnies

March 21, 2017

Peanut Butter Butterscotched Apple Bunnies

Apples on sticks! We all love the classic caramel apples, right? I created my own version of a yummy coated apple with peanut butter and butterscotch. My recipe for Peanut Butter Butterscotched Apple Bunnies is delicious, fun, and easy to eat. This apple bunny is great for a spring snack or an Easter treat. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclaimer for details.   This blog post is being shared as part of the fun leading up to National DIY DAY , happening on ... Continue Reading...

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Filed Under: Family, Holidays Tagged: DIY, Easter, recipe

Celebrate St. Urho’s Day with a Sensational Endorsed Wine Club

February 28, 2017

St. Urho's Day and Wine Club Review. Wine glass of Chardonnay wine and red Zinfandel wine with bottles of wine and parmesan and cheddar cheese, grapes

  Does your family like to celebrate fun holidays? Do you know about St. Urho's Day?  St. Urho's day is a fun easy-to-celebrate holiday you, your spouse, and your whole family will enjoy, especially when you celebrate St. Urho's day with wine from a sensational endorsed wine club (who endorses, it? I do!). This post contains affiliate links. If you were to join through this link, I would get a commision at no added cost to you. This post is 100% my own opinion. St. Urho's day ... Continue Reading...

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Filed Under: Family, Holidays Tagged: product review, st. urhos day, wine

Easy DIY Valentine’s Ice Cream Sandwiches

January 18, 2017

Super easy recipe, even kids could make this, for DIY Valentine's Ice Cream Sandwiches

Valentine's Day is coming! The fun treats we can make for the holiday makes it even more fun for us all, especially kids. I am sharing a recipe for Easy DIY Valentine's Ice Cream Sandwiches that is so easy older kids could easily make it on their own. The younger kids would need some help, but this is seriously so easy. These ice cream sandwiches are so yummy and perhaps a little healthier given they are made with graham crackers rather than chocolate cookies. These ice cream sandwiches are made ... Continue Reading...

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Apple and Prune Tarts

December 23, 2016

Apple tarts for Christmas a flaky pastry cookie for the holiday season. Holiday baking recipe that are a delicious way to celebrate a classic favorite Christmas cookie.

  Apple and Prune Tarts: a Flaky Pastry Star-shaped Cookie for the Holidays Apple and prune tarts are so delicious! A delicate flaky pastry cookie for the holiday season:) I make this flaky tart for Christmas every year just as my mom did and my grandma before her. My grandma was born in Finland and she brought her food tradition of tart making with her to America. My family has made this recipe for years because it is so good! It's a family favorite! This post contains an affiliate ... Continue Reading...

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Save Money on Personalized Gifts using Groupon Coupons

December 14, 2016

Save Money on Personalized Gifts from Groupon Coupons

This is a sponsored post but all the opinions here are mine alone. Still looking for ideas for gifts AND want to save money doing it? Keep reading because I have  great tips to share. Personalized Gift Ideas My absolute favorite gifts to give are personalized gifts with a personal touch like products with pictures or special text from Shutterfly and personalized items from Things Remembered. Friends and family love gifts that are personalized in some way, shape, or form. It’s a sure way ... Continue Reading...

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Filed Under: Family, Holidays, Motherhood, Product Review Tagged: Christmas, family, gifts, personalized gifts

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