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Snacks for Kids on the go

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Fun Snacks for Fun Kids

  Kay is the opposite of a picky eater. Whether your child is an eat-anything kind of eater or more particular in what passes their lips, they will have fun with these snack ideas. (Who knows - maybe...

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Introducing...the Frugal Family Linky

  I'm excited to be the newest co-host for a fun new linky all about sharing frugal ideas. Because we could all do with saving some money, right?    Feel free to add any frugal ideas - from upcycling...

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Halloween Ideas Fit for A Princess

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post via #CollectiveBias and its advertister as part of the #JuniorCelebrates shop. All opinions and ideas are my own. It's that time of year - have your kids started...

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Top 10 Candy-Free Trick-or-Treat Options

  We get A TON of kids for Halloween, so we need something inexpensive that (hopefully) the kids will like. Most people go for the candy (it is that time of year!) but there are so many non-food...

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Crafty Halloween and We Love Weekends linky

  Is it too soon to miss summer? After the lovely weather of the past few months, the current brisk air takes some getting used to. Good thing I have the fall colors to cheer me up!   Last week, we...

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Easy Mummy Craft

How adorable are these little mummies? (I bet those are two words you don't often find in the same sentence - "adorable" and "mummies"!)     Best part - they're really easy to make (and great for fine...

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DIY Coin-Sorter Game

  Lately Kay has been interested in money values. She learned a song in school that simply recites what each coin is worth, "A penny's worth 1 cent, a nickle's worth 5 cents...". It doesn't rhyme, it...

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Fun with Glow Sticks

 There are all kinds of opportunities for playing with glow sticks...and to think I used to think it was fun to just wave them around!  So when we got the chance to try out these glow sticks, Kay and...

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Why Pretend Play?

   I recently re-shared a photo on my Facebook page that said, "Happiness is...secretly watching your child play pretend."    I love listening to the scenarios Kay comes up with when she's pretending....

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Raising Kids Who Care about the World

  Today's guest post is from Victoria Candland, and discusses ways to raise children who care about the world around them. It's never too early to start, either - your toddler may not understand why...

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Frugal Family Linky

  To everyone who linked up last week - thank you! You are all totally inspiring me - and I hope other visitors felt the same. I hoped co-hosting the Frugal Family Linky would be beneficial for my...

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Halloween Fun and We Love Weekends linky

  This will probably be our last of the We Love Weekends' Halloween round-ups (but I make no promises!).  crafts: http://www.pisforpreschooler.com/home/crafty-halloween-and-we-love-weekends-linky...

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Add Learning to your Halloween - Weekly Kids Co-op

  Sneaky mom that I am, I love when I can slip in some learning while Kay just things she's having fun (mwa-ha-ha!). And Halloween offers tons of opportunities for learning - with science, math and...

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Fine Motor Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

  Okay, so here's the truth: decorating pumpkins in any way helps fine motor skills. Whether you paint them, or add stickers, or glue on some gems, it's all making those finger muscles stronger. But...

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Gem Leaves Craft

  Is it too late for leaf crafts? Nah, never too late!   This is one of those super easy crafts that I so love. The fact that it helps with fine motor skills, too, is just a happy bonus! We used:...

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5 Gifts New Moms Really Want

  It's fun to go shopping for someone else's baby - all the cuteness, none of the sleepless nights! And those adorable little outfits and soft, cuddly soft animals are just begging to be bought. But...

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How Nursery Rhymes Help Child Development

    Today's guest post from Lilly Deane is all about the benefits of nursery rhymes. Who knew those sometimes nonsense stories could be so important for development!    Do you know what makes bedtime...

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Keeping Kids Safe During Sports Play

This post is sponsored by Aflac I was compensated for writing it, but all opinions are 100% mine.   Kay has a natural inclination to sports. She loves doing active things, moving around, and she's...

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Thrifty Autumn and Frugal Family Linky

    Welcome back to the Frugal Family Linky!   I have some thrifty autumn ideas to share, that were linked up last week. Add your post below and you might be featured next time. (I know, highlight of...

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