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Connecting with Loved Ones
I really like when my job pushes me to think about things – about life, relationships, and ourselves. This month as part of the Stonyfield YoGetters group I was asked to talk with my daughter about when she feels most loved by myself and my husband. The question is not necessarily a tough one to ask but maybe the answers might be hard to hear in the sense of finding out whether I am doing enough of what makes her feel most loved. What do you think your kids would say if you asked them: “So when do you feel loved? What can mommy and daddy do to help you feel loved?”…
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Family-Friendly Ideas for New Year’s Eve
9:00 p.m. Is the New Midnight This New Year’s Eve Ah! The holidays are coming to an end! But let’s not forget to celebrate and ring in the New Year with friends and family! This year you can celebrate as a family and still have time for a parents-only party with a whole new set of New Year’s Eve countdowns, available today only on Netflix, designed for preschoolers, tweens and everyone in between. You choose when to say goodnight, and kids choose how to celebrate with their favorite characters. Already dreaming about pressing play on that New Year’s Eve celebration long before the clock strikes twelve? You’re not the only one.…
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5 Minutes to a Delicious Hot Cocoa Bar
My daughter loves any ‘ol excuse to eat marshmallows and I figured a hot chocolate bar might do the trick. I searched Pinterest and saw so many cute ideas but I wanted to put something together quick! As in a 5 minute Hot Chocolate Bar people! Here are some super easy ideas to try out next time you are hosting a playdate or just want to enjoy some hot chocolate by the fire with the family! You will need: Favorite hot chocolate mix marshmallows whipped cream candy cane stirrers chocolate pieces (we received a box of See’s for the holidays and used these – yum!) cake stand pretty placemat or…
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Twas the Night Before Christmas :: Craft Ideas
Aren’t you getting excited? I just love this time of year and love that my daughter is all about Santa these days! What a special time in their lives and I am happy to prolong this magical wonder. I have a couple crafts that I wanted to share with you that are really fun to put together. Some of these ideas we shared on eBay under My Guides, but in case you missed it over there we are posting them here as well! Hope you enjoy them and happy holidays! Treats for Santa, his Elves and Reindeer: We get super excited putting treat for Santa and this year I thought it might…
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New on Netflix :: “Dawn of the Croods” 12/24
In anticipation of DreamWorks Animation Dawn of the Croods premiering on Netflix next week, 12/24 worldwide we have some fun clips to share with you all! We absolutely loved this movie and am super excited that DreamWorks Animation has come out with a new series featuring this quirky family. The world’s first family is back and funnier than ever in this all-new original family sitcom! Eep, Grug, Thunk, Ugga, Sandy and Gran are taking the prehistoric Croodacious era by storm as they deal with modern-day problems for the first time ever in history like school, slumber parties, elections and more! Cast include Laraine Newman as Gran and One-Eyed Amber, Chris Parnell as Snoot and Ana Gasteyer as…
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Knott’s Berry Farm
This holiday season we plan to check out the final party of 2015 celebrating New Year’s Eve at Knott’s Berry Farm! On New Year’s Eve families can round out a full day of fun on the Farm with Knott’s Merry Farm’s festive lineup of entertainment, delectable foods (you must try their fried chicken and pie) and holiday shopping! Knott’s New Year’s Eve Party: Knott’s New Year’s Eve is the perfect way to ring in the new year because they really know how to pull out all the stops and PARTY. Along with all of the great rides we love, the family-friendly celebration includes extended park hours, live entertainment, special effects light shows,…
