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February 4, 2019

Meringue Bird’s Nest Cupcakes For Spring Or Easter

These adorable Meringue Bird’s Nest Cupcakes make the cutest cupcakes for Spring or Easter. This Easy recipe is so much for fun kids, and you can make these fun robin’s nests out of meringue and buttercream and put them on top of your favorite chocolate or vanilla cupcakes.  After a long winter, I don’t know about you, […]

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Published on February 04, 2019 14:52

February 3, 2019

Valentine Popcorn Printable – You Make My Heart Pop

This adorable non-candy valentine popcorn printable makes a perfect punny valentine that your kids can give for Valentine’s day or a fun Galentine’s Party favor idea. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link, I may receive a commission. See my full disclosure policy here. I don’t know about you, but […]

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Published on February 03, 2019 15:53

January 30, 2019

50 Summer Boredom Busters for Kids

Summer is coming and this is a perfect list of Summer Boredom Busters to suggest when you hear, the words, I’m bored from your kids. I don’t know about you, but when Summer gets here, I get a little panicky. What are my kids going to do all day, everyday? So, I’m always looking for […]

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Published on January 30, 2019 15:10

January 27, 2019

10 Things Mean Moms Have in Common

It’s no secret that at some point in your job as a mom you will for sure be called THE MEANEST MOM IN THE WHOLE ENTIRE WORLD. That’s because you probably are mean. At least in the eyes of your kids. But what good, mean moms know best is that sometimes being mean is the […]

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Published on January 27, 2019 04:00

January 25, 2019

Reduced Fat Low Calorie Strawberry Shortcake Dessert

If you’re looking for a low calorie and reduced fat dessert idea that won’t ruin your healthy eating, this reduced fat strawberry shortcake dessert will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth cravings but keep you on track with your healthy diet.  I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for a sweet tooth fix. I […]

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Published on January 25, 2019 13:16

January 22, 2019

Being A Mom Is Miserable

I’m going to say it. Sometimes being a mom is miserable. WAIT A MINUTE. Hear me out. I had another woman say in response to something I wrote that she never wanted to be a mom because “it sounds miserable.” It’s true; you can look around at social media and blogs and see a lot […]

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Published on January 22, 2019 12:52

January 20, 2019

The Other Part Of OCD That No One Talks About

It’s true that as a kid, I used to have some quirks. That’s why it came as no real surprise to me that my therapist said that I had OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) in addition to Generalized Anxiety Disorder. But, I was a little surprised because I hadn’t talked to her too much about my […]

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Published on January 20, 2019 19:00

January 16, 2019

Chore Zones: A Way to get LITTLE kids to clean up their BIG messes

If you are looking for a new chore chart, chore system, or a way to get your kids to help do their share around the house, then look no further. This alternative to chore charts is the best way to get little kids to work. I’ve tried them all. Chore charts. Bribery. You name it, […]

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Published on January 16, 2019 04:00

January 14, 2019

7 Signs Your Child May Have Anxiety

No matter your age, anxiety is rough. When adults face issues with anxiety, it can be easier to spot because we know the usual triggers: stress from work, finances, relationships, etc. When looking for signs that your child may have anxiety, it requires a little more legwork because they don’t have the “usual” stressors. There […]

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Published on January 14, 2019 21:15

January 12, 2019

20 Kid Activities To Do Indoors When The Weather Is Bad

If you’re looking for the perfect list of indoor activities for winter, spring or summer, this list has a ton of kid ideas that will keep your little ones happy and busy on a rainy, cold, or dreary day. These winter boredom busters are a great list of kid ideas that will make the whole […]

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Published on January 12, 2019 13:04