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Mom Success: Going Back to School

Jan 22 by Leave a Comment

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Here is my story of a thirty-something-year-old Mom returning back to school in a career she didn’t know a thing about.   I’m Missi. On October 5, 2003, I became Missi, Nevaeh’s Mother. And since then, I’ve been sorta winging this whole Mom thing. And then came Josephine. Somehow I sort of lost Missi along the way and […]

Filed Under: Featured, Lifestyle Tagged With: family, Going back to school, kids, Mom life

Easy-Peasy Popcorn Cupcakes

Jan 18 by Leave a Comment

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These easy-peasy popcorn cupcakes are everything your next baking session needs. They are cute, simple to make and even easier to eat.  The girls and I are always in the kitchen and baking up new things. These popcorn cupcakes are our latest creation and they came out so cute I knew I needed to share them […]

Filed Under: Featured, Recipes Tagged With: baking, Circus, cupcakes, easy, fun, kids, Party ideas, popcorn

Pumpkin Spice Sensory Dough

Sep 13 by Leave a Comment

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Pumpkin Spice Sensory Dough is sure to be all the rage this fall. It smells great and is a fun activity for kids of all ages.  Since fall is well on its way, I decided to share this really easy pumpkin spice sensory dough recipe with you in hopes that your kids will love it […]

Filed Under: DIY, Kid Stuff Tagged With: dough, kids, Play Dough, pumpkin, recipe, sensory, Spice

Head Lice Prevention Tip: Mastering the Perfect Bow

Aug 21 by Leave a Comment

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This post has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NixUltra #CollectiveBias Back-to-school means increased chances for exposure to head lice. These prevention tips are exactly what you need. Oh, and an awesome no-sew bow your kids will love.  Parents, it’s that time of year again when it’s […]

Filed Under: DIY, Kid Stuff Tagged With: back to school, bow, Head lice, kids, Nix, No sew bow

Cheese, History and Fun in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Aug 17 by Leave a Comment

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It’s easy to get flustered when planning for an epic family getaway, even if just for the weekend. Here’s why we love Milwaukee, Wisconsin:  In the last few years, we have embarked on a dozen or more road trips, fly-away trips, and around-the-corner trips as much as we possibly could. From Key West to Seattle, […]

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: kids, Milwaukee, travel, Travel with kids, wisconsin

Seven Things Kids Learn About Life From Traveling

Jun 27 by 1 Comment

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  Traveling is usually very exciting for kids. Somewhere between the relaxation and adventure is an entire world full of knowledge, and many of them don’t even realize the life lessons they learn along the way. I know travel can mean a lot of things to different people, for us, traveling means our kids have […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Culture, experience, kids, travel, Traveling with kids

Summer Adventures at Holiday World

Jun 20 by Leave a Comment

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I was asked by Carusele to participate in the #HolidayWithPepsi campaign, sponsored by Pepsi. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own. It’s easy to get flustered when planning an epic summer trip. After all, there are thousands of destinations to choose from. Here’s why we chose Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari for our […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Holiday World, indiana, kids, travel

Family Travel Printable Planner: Road Trip Hacks

May 29 by 1 Comment

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Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GiantEaglePerks #cbias #CollectiveBias If you’re wanting relaxed travel with kids, the key is planning ahead. This family travel planner will make sure you and your family are fully prepared. As many of you know, we do a […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: family, Free Printable, kids, planner, road trip, Travel Hacks

Broken Crayons: Easy Heart Crayons DIY

May 28 by Leave a Comment

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Use those old broken crayons to make these fun and easy heart crayons. Your kids will love them!  If you have kids, chances are you also have a few broken crayons in the crayon box, craft drawer or in the couch cushions. In the past, I’ve always just tossed the little pieces right in the […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: activities, Broken Crayons, Creative, fun, kids, summer

Good Grades Report Card Freebies: Summer 2018

May 14 by Leave a Comment

Good Report Card Freebies

  Check out this list of good grade report card freebies just in time for the release of the 2017/2018 school year. This just might give your kids an extra push to finish out strong!  And just like the end of the school year is upon us. Can you believe it?! If your kids are […]

Filed Under: Kid Stuff Tagged With: Freebies, kids, report card, school

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