It’s that time of year again. The holidays instantly bring a sense of joy when the bells start ringing. Yes, we even like the bell ringers. It’s a tough job be kind to them. These cute bells came as a counting toy with Mother Goose Time last year’s December theme. This craft so reminds me of my younger years when I was in choir singing Christmas songs wearing a long silver skirt that looked like a giant bell. Make a Bell Shaker One fun craft in this month’s theme is a bell shaker for the children to make sweet music while…
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I love my kids. I love celebrating with them but, I don’t love how they react when their schedule gets thrown off. I work hard to ensure they are in bed by 8 no matter what the day holds. This i is vital to how I keep my sanity most days with a crew this size. New Years is the holiday where children typically struggle to stay awake all night to see midnight. An anti-climatic change of the clock and calendar really. Instead of staying up late we celebrate with a little party then tuck into bed on time. This year we will be…
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I love the holiday and post-holiday sales. They pull me in like a magnet. Who can really resist a killer deal when you think about it. We live on a tight budget. With 5 kids and the zoo in tow we need to pay attention to sales to get the most for our money. I love to hit the holiday food sales and the after Christmas sales to stock up on things my family needs for less. Sometimes these deals allow me to get a better deal than making items that are usually cheaper not to not buy and make…
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Don’t panic. We have all been in this spot a time or two. The bad part is when you burn thanksgiving dinner good chances are you have a crowd waiting or even watching. A sense of humor can go a long way in this case. Smile and move on with these helpful tips on what to do when you burn Thanksgiving dinner. When I was a little girl. I had been served so many burnt meals I actually told a neighbor that had burnt the chicken she served. “That’s ok. I like it That’s how my grandma cooks it.” As…
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My 4-year-old has become addicted to doc Mc Stuffins and she is all about getting Doc mcStuffins goodies for Christmas this year. These are the top Ideas I found when deal hunting for her Christmas gifts. These Doc McStiffins gifts are sure to make your little one squeal in delight. Just Play Doc McStuffins Hospital Doctors Bag Set is the updated version of the one my oldest had when she was a toddler. We still have a few rouge pieces from that set the kids play with. I am debating between a few of the larger playsets for my little 9one. They…
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Tools are a pretty big deal around here. Between my husband being a mechanic collecting tools for his own shop one day and our huge list of home improvement projects we are working on. This year on the top of our list is tools for well just about everything. If you have a toi9olo fan on your shopping list you will love these great ideas to really stock the toolbox this year. This STANLEY STMT73795 Mixed Tool Set makes a great starter set for any new homeowner or budding DIYer. These unique black chrome sockets found in the Stanley 92-839 Black Chrome and Laser Etched…