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Free Printable Counting Cards {+25 Games}

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Not only are we hooking you up with some darling free printable counting cards, but also 25 games to use them with your kids!  I just adore free printable games that also help educate.  So enjoy! Ok, we covered letters and the alphabet.  Did you print yours?  If not, they are still available to grab. [...]

Best April Fools Pranks {for home & office}

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April Fools Day is April 1st and coming up quickly.  Here is a mega list of 37 of the best April Fools pranks that you can do at home or at the office!  These April Fools jokes are hysterical and family friendly and great for laughs. April Fools April Fool’s Cupcakes– Mock TV Dinner – [...]

7 Playdough Recipes To Make for Kids

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It is getting cold outside here in Texas.  {{brrr}}  Which makes fun indoor play ideas an essential tool for mom’s with preschoolers.  Therefore, today I’ve found 7 playdough recipes to make for kids!  Yep, hopefully this will brighten your cold winter day and promote some fun mommy-kiddo bonding time at the table. Playdough Recipe for [...]

20 Free Halloween Printables

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I absolutely love a fun Halloween craft!  My problem these days is time.  Therefore today I’m featuring several incredibly talented women who have designed free Halloween printables so we can make these beautiful crafts at home.  {{squeal in delight}}  Enjoy! If you have a free printable or crafty tutorial on your blog, feel free to [...]

4 Halloween Countdown Advent Calendars

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Are you looking for a fun way to countdown to Halloween? Here are some advent calendars to inspire you. My boys LOVE ours and it’s a fabulous family tradition to do together.

16 Crafts, Activities, and Parenting Tips

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Hey Ladies!  Here are 16 f fun crafts, activities, and parenting tips for the kiddos and your families!  With Spring Break coming up, I thought you just might be looking for some cool activities to do together.  I will be traveling with my boys and therefore I’m also looking for ideas to keep them entertained [...]

20 Spring Break Activities for the Kids

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Spring Break for my kiddos is in 2 weeks.  Yikes!  It’s time to come with up with some new activities to keep them busy and happy.  The good news is that I’ve got a LOT to feature that were submitted by Tip Junkie readers.  I hope these spark some good ideas and help you get [...]

DIY Winter Olympic Crafts and Family Fun

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I realize that this post would have been more useful earlier but my kiddos are seriously into the winter Olympics!  Therefore, I thought that your family might be as well.  If you are looking for some DIY winter Olympic crafts and family fun ideas; you’ve officially hit the mother-load. I hope you enjoy these fun [...]

Tips for Traveling with Kids

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Here are several fabulous bloggers who have hooked you up with games and travel guides to keep your kiddos busy while traveling.

Spring Break Activities on a Budget

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Are you looking for some fun Spring Break or Staycation activities to do with your kiddos? Here are several ideas that might spark some creative ideas.

Disneyland 101

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In addition to blogging at According to Kelly, I write for Just Spotted… your guide for “living, visiting & dreaming about Orange County.” But as we say, “just because you don’t live near us, doesn’t mean you can’t visit. With recipes, product features & tons of other ideas & tips it’s the perfect blog for [...]

17 Christmas Traditions {printable}

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I’ve compiled 17 Christmas Traditions and put them into a 2-page worksheet for you to print out and put in your Christmas Planner for easy access and reminders on how to strengthen your family each holiday season.

Spring Break – Keep ‘em Busy!

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Sorry about the little blogging break. D3 (third son) turned 2 years old last Friday and my kiddos are on Spring Break. So my Mommy duties have doubled and I’ve been enjoying that extra play time with the boys. I know you Ladies are anxiously awaiting some fabulous tips. Let’s get back to business shall [...]

Egg A House

Egg a house this Easter season, your friends will love it! Instead of using real eggs – use plastic candy filled eggs. Go to your neighbors house and dump a bunch of candy-filled eggs on their porch and around their front lawn. Quickly put some eggs in their plants, trees, and on their patio furniture. [...]

Easy & Fun

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Candice made this fun activity for her daughter. It’s a container full of beans, little objects to hide (pencil, paper clip, button, little toys), stacking cups or measuring cups & a spoon. Her daughter’s been hiding & finding the little objects & scooping up beans in her measuring cup. This could be done with rice [...]