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My boys dubbed these Pillow Beds because my kids are extra creative when naming things! This Tutorial is really a twofer- Pillow Bed and Applique. I made both of these pillow beds and took photos while doing it in under 45 minutes. So easy. What you need: Heat N Bond – get the lite kind Cotton fabric for monogram sewing machine & thread. 4 pillows. I bought two packs of two on sale at IKEA for under $5. 4 pillows. I bought 4 of these…
Rice Krispy Treats are a classic childhood dessert. It was a special night in our house when mom pulled out the ingredients to make a batch, and you can bet they were gone by the next day. I wanted to jazz up the classic recipe so I went on a recipe search. Up came this recipe that included peanut butter in the krispy mix, with a dunk in melted chocolate to finish it off. They are deliciously addictive.
If you are in the need of a play date activity or perhaps just in the mood for some silly food fun at home, try a cookie decorating party. Preparation for this is quick and since you can eat your work, clean up is quick too. Start with a plate of plain sugar cookies, probably 3-4 per child. You can provide a plastic baggie after the icing has set to store leftovers for each child to take home. If you have the energy to make…
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…
I present to you::: Photo by Suzanne @ Happy Chaos I saw this idea about two years ago and saved it! Now that Jax is old enough we can do some really fun and amazing things! Inside this jar are 25 scrap pieces of paper. Written on them are some awesome activities for us to do. Each morning leading up to Christmas, Jaxon will pick one out of the jar. That evening we will complete the activitiy. I won’t list all the activities right now….but…
It’s not Christmas, but it’s almost as good as Christmas for Mom. It’s back-to-school time. Now that the kids are once again inside the Hallowed Halls of Knowledge you can : 1. Go to the bathroom. Alone. 2. Stop eating your secret stash of chocolate in the laundry room. 3. Waste all morning on Facebook. 4. Organize your closets. Or not. 5. Actually get your heart rate up while working out, because you won’t have to stop every two minutes to get someone a cookie.…
guest post by Emily Can you hear that sound? It’s the collective cheering of parents who know school is getting ready to start. The beginning of the school year can be a hectic time. As a former elementary school teacher, I know that all too well. I also know how stressful it can be to worry about the teacher that is going to be spending an awful lot of time with your child. Here are some tips to having a great relationship with your child’s…
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, and is the Community Manager for Capri Sun. Featured in Walmart's Coupon Booklet!
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