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how to make sidewalk chalk paint

How To Make Sidewalk Chalk Paint (Boredom Buster!)

4/16/21
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This homemade sidewalk chalk paint is your answer to kids saying “I’m bored!” this summer! It will provide hours of creative fun as your kids create stunning (and washable!) designs. Learn how to make sidewalk chalk Continue Reading

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Easter egg hot cocoa bombs

Easter Egg Hot Cocoa Bomb Recipe

3/26/21
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Make this Easter Egg Hot Cocoa Bomb Recipe to enjoy with this year's Easter baskets. Serve them with a mug of hot milk or water and watch as they burst open and "explode" into a delicious hot beverage! What is Continue Reading

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How to Know if You Have a Strong-Willed Child (+ free quiz)

2/20/21
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Is your child stubborn? Is she just stubborn...or is she strong-willed? What's the difference? Here's how to know if you have a strong-willed child. What words would you use to describe parenting? How about Continue Reading

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What are SMART Goals (+ SMART Goals Examples)

2/1/21
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At the start of a new year, do you and your kids make New Year’s Resolutions or SMART goals (or both)? What are SMART goals? Get ready to find out all about them, see some SMART goals examples, and learn how they will Continue Reading

Filed Under: Family, Featured, Kids, Learning and Life Lessons, Mom & Parenting, Tips Tagged With: set goals, SMART goals, SMART goals examples

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12 Genius Time Management Strategies for Busy Moms

1/20/21
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It's cliché and it's true: moms never have enough time to get everything done! If you're a busy mom, you're gonna want these genius time management strategies so you can take back your day! Do you ever feel like Continue Reading

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How Parents Can Help Support Remote Learning

1/4/21
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The pivot to remote learning has not been an easy one, and many families are still struggling with it. Use these tips to make a remote learning schedule that works for your family and other problems with remote learning Continue Reading

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Top 10 Must-Have Best Planners for Moms

12/28/20
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Need a way to help you stay organized? Do you keep waiting to feel stress-free? A planner is just the thing you need! Check out my top favorite best planners for moms and start using one now to transform your Continue Reading

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DIY Mason Jar Snow Globe

DIY Mason Jar Snow Globe: Beautiful Craft in Minutes

12/13/20
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Create your own fun and festive mason jar snow globe! This project is easy to follow, finishes in just minutes, and has minimal mess thanks to the lack of liquid - a perfect project for kids! I've always loved Continue Reading

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How to Create a Quarantine-Friendly Home

11/30/20
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The last several months have been like no other in our lifetimes. With parents working from home and kids learning from home, we have to do the best we can. Use these tips to create a quarantine-friendly home. We Continue Reading

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17 Dragon Toys & Gift Ideas for Kids

11/25/20
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If you have any dragon lovers in your house, these ideas for dragon gifts are a MUST! Check out this list of must-have dragon toys that you can give for any occasion! If your kids are anything like mine, they love Continue Reading

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