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How to Use LEGO Bricks to Decorate a Room
How to Use LEGO Bricks to Decorate a Room You probably know from experience that LEGO bricks make a horrible carpet. They are not soft and seem to have more sharp edges than what should be possible. Sure it makes a nice security system, but is it really worth the pain? Before you run and get the vacuum, you may want to look at the creative potential of these little toy pieces. Plus it may save you from breaking the vacuum cleaner. Remember why this building toy was such a good idea to begin with? It has everything to do with the creative possibilities it…
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10 Delicious Mother’s Day Recipes!
Mother’s Day is coming up next month and my husband asked me what I wanted to do for the day. I mentioned that I thought breakfast in bed would be nice and searched for some easy recipes that my daughter could help out with! This is the perfect time to let the women in your life know how special you think they are. I am all for homemade gifts and a relaxing day with the family either at the park or beach. What is your ideal way to spend Mother’s Day? Here are some delicious recipes to try out as well as two cute DIY trays that you can make as a…
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Party Ideas :: Balloons Make Any Party That Much More Fun!
Balloons can make any type of party that much more fun and colorful! I think I love balloons as much as I love polka dots – both remind me of childhood and just bring a smile to my face. There are a ton of ideas on how to incorporate balloons into a birthday party, baby shower, or even surprise someone special with a box of balloons on their doorstep. I might be an adult now (and forever 28 years old) but I still love love balloons and would be totally thrilled to either get or give a box of balloons! At my daughter’s birthday parties they always play a part…
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Disneynature Celebrates Earth Day with their new movie BEARS
Image courtesy of Disneynature Disneynature BEARS: Last week I attended the Disney Social Media Moms conference with my family and had a wonderful time! It really was a dream trip for my whole family and I plan to write more about the trip and how I have a newfound love for anything to do with Walt Disney. What a truly inspirational man and visionary! As part of the conference, we were treated to a pre-launch viewing of the new Disneynature movie BEARS. I really love nature movies and I told the dad who I sat next to in the theater to not be alarmed if I started crying as I…
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Crayons & Whimsy: Not Just A Blog For Teachers
I was recently introduced to the blog Crayons & Whimsy. Written by kindergarten teacher Christy Donnelly, it is meant to be a resource for other teachers but there is so much great information and she offers tons of ideas and activities that can be done at home, too. I believe that education starts at home, so when I find resources like Crayons & Whimsy to offer creative ways to incorporate educational and fun activities into our time at home, I get really excited! One activity from the blog that I love is the I Can Cloud. The white cloud is the centerpiece of the project with the words…
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Enjoy Some Oldies But Goodies on Netflix
These days, it seems that every Thursday our Instagram feeds are filled with baby pictures, awkward family photos and bad, bad haircuts. And we love it. So this month we’re taking a page from the #TBT trend with a trip down memory lane, compiling a list of our favorite blasts from the past. Have fun introducing your brood to your childhood faves, like Zack Morris from Saved by the Bell and Alex Keaton from Family Ties. My family use to call me Mallory from Family Ties for some reason! Ha! Guess I had my head in the clouds as a kid! I plan to try out the…
