Dos and Don’ts to Survive Thanksgiving and Other Holiday Family Gatherings

1. Do sit at the kid’s table. They’re loud, they’re rowdy, and they don’t eat their sweet potatoes. But the kiddos will not look at your chest, then look at you and say, “Breastfeeding are you? Don’t worry Dear. Nothing a good bra can’t fix.” 2. Do blame it on your in-laws spoiling  your kids when they behave badly at your parent’s house. 3. Do blame it on your parents spoiling your kids when they behave badly at your inlaws’ house. 4. Don’t sit next

Pumpkin Pie Paradise {10 Pumpkin Pie Creations}

Pumpkin Pie in a Jar

100-Calorie Pumpkin Pie Tartlets from Nestle

Cool Finds: Cute Handmade Halloween Costumes For Kids!

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The big day is just a week away, mamas! Have your little ones picked out their costumes? If you’re still hunting for some costume inspiration, here are a few cute ideas to get you started! 01. One of my favourite bloggers made this Olivia costume for her daughter last year. Commence the awwwing now!

Cool Finds: DIY Halloween Decor Ideas!

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Halloween is coming up quick, mamas — have you SPOOKIFIED your house yet? If you’re just getting started, I hope you’ll find some inspiration below. I’ve put together a collection of super simple DIYs that you and your kiddos are bound to love! 01. Glow Stick Lantern: So easy, you’ll be wondering why you didn’t think of it first! 02. Felt Wreath: Such a cute idea! Love that googly eyed little spider.

Smarties Halloween Twitter Party October 20, 2011 9-10 pm ET #SmartiesTreats

Smarties Twitter Party

We all know that Smarties are yummy and delicious, but did you know they are also vegan and allergy-free?  We will be discussing this and more at our #SmartiesTreats Halloween Twitter party this Thursday, October 20 at 9:00 pm ET.  Awesome prizes are also in store, so check out the details below and RSVP!  See you Thursday night! THE DETAILS: TOPIC -  Smarties are the Perfect Candy this Halloween TIME - Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 9-10 PM Eastern (8-9 PM Central, 7-8 PM Mountain, 6-7 PM Pacific)

Halloween Cookies To Die For

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Enjoy this round-up of sweet and spooky Halloween cookies from around the web.  Boo! (did you jump?) Spooky Ghost Merguines from 101 Cookbooks Owl Cookies from My Recipes

Cool Finds: An Ode To Autumn

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The leaves are changing, the air is crisp & I find myself craving cinnamon, nutmeg and pumpkin flavoured goodies — it must be autumn! This is my most favourite time of the year — the colours are fantastic, we get to pull on cozy sweaters & snuggle into soft scarves & mittens. It’s a short lived season — enjoy it while it lasts! Here are some inspirations for fall that warm my heart & hopefully yours as well!