Spring has sprung! The sky is blue, the flowers are popping up, the birds are chirping… and after reading Lois Ehlert’s Garden boxed set, my girls are chomping at the bit to start our seeds for this year’s garden. Unfortunately, it’s a few weeks too early here, with overnight temps…
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Quick and Easy $2 Transformation for Cheap Flower Pots
by MeghanIf you’ve just added large potted plants to your porch or patio, you may quickly realize the decorative pots to hold them can cost more than the plant itself. Here’s my quick, easy and affordable tip to transform the cheap flower pots your plants came in into gorgeous rusti chic…
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No matter the season, occasion or location, my husband’s dessert request is always the same. He wants Key Lime Pie. Fortunately, I’ve become an expert at whipping one up from scratch at home. The ingredients are simple, few and thus, easily manipulable to make all variety of cream pies – including my new…
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Thank you RITZ Crackers for sponsoring this post. Be sure to grab RITZ Crackers from a Target near you today, for all your spring entertaining needs! Looking for a fresh spring appetizer for your next family gathering? Whether you are hosting Easter, a bridal or baby shower, or Mother’s Day,…
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I received complementary product from The Easter Story Egg to facilitate this post and giveaway. As always, opinions remain 100% my own. Who does’t love to celebrate Easter? I love the celebration of Spring, the warmer days, and the flowers blooming, as much as my kids love the Easter egg hunts…
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Need a St. Patrick’s Day game sure to please kids and grown-ups alike? Set-up this simple and affordable Pot O’ Gold Coin Toss for a festive, fun-filled kids party game to keep your March 17th celebration entertained! St. Patrick’s Day Game for Kids… and Grown Ups Too! Around here, St.…
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Nothing represents Easter more than planting a seed and watching it come to life. It is a season of rebirth, renewal, and growth – whether you subscribe to the religious story of Easter or a more secular celebration of Spring. If you are looking for Easter gift ideas that truly capture the meaning of…
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You know what’s on sale the day after Valentine’s Day? Hearts. And you know what you can do with grapevine hearts? Turn them into a Shamrock Wreath in just 2 minutes. All you need is hot glue. And, if like in our house your St. Patrick’s Day decor doubles as…
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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FreeToBe #CollectiveBias School is out. The kids are home. And before breakfast is done they are clamoring for the day’s entertainment. With just a few basic supplies, let them be free to compete in their…
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You all know the old saying, “April showers bring May flowers!” And this month’s Top 10 series is full of over 100 flower ideas for kids. My Top 10 list features Flower Crafts for kids inspired by some of my favorite children’s books. Great reading and perfect activities to celebrate Spring!…
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Race Cars: Engineering for Kids in Action
by MeghanWarmer weather is finally here to stay… and so it’s time to take the Architecture and Engineering for Kids series outdoors! The girls get total credit for this one: who knew race cars could provide such a great engineering lesson? Engineering in Action Baby M got these fun, pull back race cars…
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The iconic children’s classic, Make Way for Ducklings, celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. It has inspired a love of ducks in generations of children. And the desire to interact with ducks in public parks everywhere. How many of you went to feed the ducks as a child, and have…
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What better way to celebrate Earth Day than to get your hands in the dirt and start a garden? That’s exactly what we did last year, when we started our seeds… which launched a whole study of seeds and germination. This year, we are kicking things off in the garden…
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For Earth Day last week, the girls and I read all about plants, grew a little pot of grass seed, and ultimately, started our own vegetable seeds. They thankfully have begun to sprout, and with that, came a flood of questions from Big M. How long will the rest take? …
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My favorite part of every holiday is all the decorating and preparations leading up to the big day. For Easter, that means coloring eggs. And if you are game for a little creative inspiration, I have 25 unique ideas for decorating Easter eggs. Some are even easier than just dropping…
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I love all holidays… I love the food, the festivities, the decorations, but most of all I love all the traditions that go with holidays. And I love learning about different traditions among other families and around the world for each holiday. Growing up in South Texas, we certainly celebrated…
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You spend hours filling eggs, creating a diversion to sneak out and hide them all… the egg hunt itself is over in 10-15 minutes tops. Now what? Whether you are planning your preschooler’s Easter party at school or need some Easter ideas to burn off those chocolate bunny highs, these…
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Easter is coming up quickly! Whenever it comes in March, it always happens so fast, I never feel prepared. So to that end, this Friday, we’re in love with Easter! With 100+ Easter Ideas for Kids and Families, we have something for everyone – from activities and crafts, to food…
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Easter is early this year, and rapidly sneaking up on us! Last week, the girls and I got busy making some fun Easter decor, perfect for decorating your brunch table. These DIY lanterns for Easter are so simple, even Lil’ M (age 2) made one. And they are both so…
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100+ St. Patrick’s Day Activities, Crafts & Food Ideas
by MeghanFour years at Notre Dame teaches you a few things. God. Country. Notre Dame is a strictly held mantra for life… and St. Patrick’s Day comes second in celebration only to Christmas! So of course I HAD to host this week’s It’s Friday, We’re In Love featuring all things green, rainbow…