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Parenting :: Tips for Celebrating Mini-Milestones
As we get older, milestones are few and far between. Landing our dream job, getting married, having a baby. But kids, on the other hand, are just starting to reach large and mini-milestones! From bringing home their first pet to going to their first high school dance, frame-worthy moments go far beyond the baby book. I still can remember the first day of high school like it was yesterday – and even what I wore! Many of these mini-milestones stick with you for years to come. Like my first dance in junior high. I went with one of the cutest boys in school (at least I thought so… and most of the girls did too). …
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Dwell :: Decorating Tips for some Halloween Fun
Every mid-September my daughter and I are itching to get our Halloween decorations up! We get very excited about this time of year and I am always on the look-out for some DIY ideas I can incorporate into our home and outdoor décor. We host our annual Halloween neighborhood party so I like to make sure it is fun for the kids and big kids alike. Here are some simple and fabulous Halloween décor ideas to try out! Can’t wait to make that eyeball wreath for our front door! Which craft do you think you’ll make? Enjoy. Invite a Witch to the Party: Why not? She is fun to…
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Beautify Your Office Space – Simple Solutions
This post contains sponsored content. Though it can be challenging to work from your home (think dog barking at the squirrels teasing him from the tree’s, to your .child wanting to show you their latest Minecraft creation on Xbox to husband wanting to know what’s for dinner – all while trying to work), truly, I am thankful that my job allows me to work from home. But whether you work from home or at an office, there are ways to beautify your work space. This is where the magic happens right so why not make it a nice place to come to every day! Here are some simple solutions…
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The New Information Gap Catching Couples and Singles Off-Guard
Photo courtesy of Flickr Dandelion Moms creator, Melissa Northway, and I have known each other for a few years, having met through our work as storybook app authors who have a soft spot for pirate adventure. When we touched base recently, we learned we have something even more important in common, we’re both committed to protecting our families and having things in order. This year, Melissa lost her dear father and has had her hands full helping her mother sort out the logistics that followed his passing. She shared with me that her father handled most things about her parents’ household, so the learning curve was steep for her Mom.…
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Parenting :: Ideas for Volunteer Projects
Photo credit: Beatta Bosworth of B-n-B Photography Volunteering is a great way to get tweens and teens thinking about what they can do to make the world a better place. I like to organize events that my daughter can be involved in where we focus on helping out a local charity or organization we support. Last year, we were part of the #GivingTuesday event and we were able to fill 25 Project Night Night Bags that went to a local women and children’s shelter. But deciding on which organization or project to work on can be daunting. There are so many great ways to support your community and The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards , a national recognition…
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Decorate with a DIY Butterfly Flutter
A few months ago I went in to my favorite Vietnamese Restaurant, The Coffee Factory, that is located on Brookhurst in Westminster. This restaurant is the real deal and is run by two sisters and their mother. The food is amazing, the coffee divine and the treats – well, let’s just say you really need to try a traditional chocolate crescant – the way it is really made in Europe and Vietnam! So tasty! Anyhow, I happended to look up while waiting for my soup and saw this: It was so unusual and really cool to look at. I absolutely love butterflies and read recently that they have…
