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Guest post by Sue at My Party of 6. Everyone’s Irish on St. Patty’s Day, right? We wanted to share this fabulous recipe by guest poster, Sue, that you can easily create this St. Patrick’s Day for your family! Need more St. Patty menu ideas? Check out Foodily.com and create your very own St. Patrick’s Day menu. Ingredients: 2 cups flour 4 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda (make sure it’s a fairly fresh box) 1 cup sugar 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup buttermilk…
The presents are all unwrapped. The kids played with them until they were tired of them. Some of them are even broken already. It’s cold outside. The Phineas and Ferb marathon is over. And you keep hearing, “I’m bored.” That can only mean one thing. It’s half way through Christmas break, there’s still a whole week left, and you’re wondering how you’re going to keep the kids from making you nuttier than a box of peanut brittle. Here’s a few ideas to keep the kiddos…
Let’s face it, with all of the distractions of the holiday shopping it is easy to forget those essential batteries for toys and gifts. How many times have your children opened the toy they have been waiting all year for, but can’t use it? We definitely can’t have that this year! Rayovac has created a Battery Shopping List for moms that includes the season’s top toys and the matching batteries that go with them. It’s a pretty awesome resource to have on hand! As always,…
Oldie, but goodie from 2008: No, we don’t celebrate Santa. Yes, we do celebrate Christmas. Do we care if you celebrate Santa? Nope. Do you care if we choose not to? Yes. Of course, I am generalizing when I say “you”. I’m sure many of “you” have no problem with our decision, and maybe even practice it yourself. I just haven’t met you yet. I am generalizing because MOST of the reactions I get from strangers, friends, and some family members are of shock and…
Yay, the holiday gift guide is finally here! In the Mom Spark Media 2010 Holiday Gift Guide you will find fabulous gift ideas for this holiday season, as well as special promo codes and discounts only available to our readers! CLICK HERE TO READ THE MOM SPARK MEDIA 2010 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE! In addition to this fabulous holiday guide, Mom Spark will also be hosting a giveaway from the guide each week! Stay tuned each Friday on Mom Spark for more. Want to share the…
For those of you who celebrate Halloween, Happy Halloween! For those of you who don’t, Happy Sunday! Here are some Red Cross Halloween safety tips to remember tonight: Walk, slither, and sneak on sidewalks, not in the street. Look both ways before crossing the street to check for cars, trucks, and low-flying brooms. Cross the street only at corners. Don’t hide or cross the street between parked cars. Wear light-colored or reflective-type clothing so you are more visible. (And remember to put reflective tape on…
Who is excited for the holidays? Can I get a “HEY….HO!!!” Here is a nice sampling of our No-brainer Recipes that may come in handy for your family gatherings and parties. Click on each image to view the recipe.
Amy Bellgardt is a wife and mom of two boys, as well as founder and lead blogger at Mom Spark. Amy also manages Mom Spark Media, a social media and marketing firm.
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