Fun to make and fun to eat! Tie leaf cut-outs with guests’ names to the sticks and arrange on table as place cards. The apples make a festive parting gift or great dessert idea. They are also the perfect decoration for your family’s Thanksgiving table. Simply adjust the recipe accordingly for the number of guests […]
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The new school year is underway. While the focus tends to be on our kids and how best to prepare them for the year ahead, it’s also the perfect time for parents to brush up on how to best manage their kids’ interaction with the virtual world. As we know all too well, when they’re
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Impress your kids with these Halloween-themed quesadillas. Perfect to serve at a party or spice up your family’s dinner routine. There are multiple recipes options below. Find one that fits your family.
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By Taraneh Guidry, Founder, Seattle Mommy Marketing and Event Planning Professional The holidays are upon us, and many of you may be wondering how you can make a difference this year. One of the biggest topics in 2009 was to “be green”. But what does that really mean? Here are a few tips to help
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Instead of piecing together last-minute costumes from last year’s Halloween outfits, consider some of the following ideas for fun, easy, and most importantly, creative costumes for your trick-or-treating troupe this year.
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Perfect for classroom parties! Take the ingredients and a large bowl; mix on site. Before serving, let party-goers decorate their own paper cups with festive stickers and markers.
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I am so happy that October is here! It’s time to start getting silly and making lots of fun concoctions. I love this Mozzarella Halloween Broomstick treat because it does not contain a lot of sugar and kids LOVE IT!! Plus, it is not gross or scary but very Halloweenie! Making it is very easy. It
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Enjoy the abundance of fall apples and the warm flavors of cinnamon and cream. It’s an easy, budget-friendly recipe for all your parties this fall.
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Prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom, I had plenty of experience with separation anxiety from my children. As a mother of five, that anxiety kicked in way too often. I have probably brought my children into my workplace a total number of two times in 10 years. Even though my “office job” included being in
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Birthday parties are supposed to be fun! However for kids with food allergies and their parents, attending parties can often be stressful if you’re not prepared. And hosts who don’t have experience with kids’ dietary needs may feel overwhelmed. Here are five tips for hosting a successful food-allergy-free birthday party: 1. Communication Is Key: On your invitation, include a note
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My children are only 16 months apart. When we are at the grocery store, or the drugstore, or a restaurant, people often ask how old they are. When I tell them that my son and daughter are 3 and 4 years old, they often look at me with a mix of horror and pity. “It
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A perennial question among parents of kids young or old is: “How can I raise a child who loves to read?” We hear this question repeated year after year because parents know that raising a skilled and frequent reader will give their child a headstart in school and in life. It truly is the gift
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Nothing brings the family together like a camping trip—except maybe for cooking and sharing a meal. When you combine the two, it’s the ultimate bonding experience. Here are some tips and menu ideas for camp cooking that will please taste buds of every age, whether you’re enjoying the comfort of an RV or staking your
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The year my daughter turned 7, slumber party-themed birthdays were incredibly popular. Many parents were not crazy about letting 6 and 7 year olds have sleepover parties yet so the theme was a hit. My daughter asked for a slumber party-themed birthday so I wanted to come up with a cute goodie bag/gift for the
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As a parent of a special needs child with sensory processing issues and poor muscle strength, I need to think out of the box a little bit when it comes to playtime. I want playtime to not only be fun, but also educational and skill-building. I think toys should help develop skills my child needs
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When you want to throw an awesome birthday bash for your child, take it outside and host a patio painting party! No, it’s not what you think. This is not a party where you get the neighborhood kids to perform free labor by painting your patio. I’m talking about an outdoor extravaganza where you can
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It’s summer! The time of year where fun and freedom reigns! It also seems to be the time of year when parents hear “I’m bored” and “What are we doing next?” a couple dozen times a day. I don’t know about you, but I don’t have the money to pay admission to the local pool,
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Whether you’re staring down the barrel of summer vacation or a rainy weekend, you’ll want new ways to keep the kids entertained and out of your hair. While holidays and weekends are a great time to get things done, they can quickly become boring for your kids if they aren’t given something constructive to do.
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Do your kids spend more time exercising their thumbs on their favorite video games than actually going outside and playing? A lot of our children are spending more time on the couch playing games on phones, tablets, and video game machines. While this is not entirely bad, too much of this can’t be good for
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Birthday parties are always a lot of fun. It is a time for kids to connect with each other outside of the classroom or adult family functions. It is a space that is designed just for them to relax and have a good time! And while this is definitely true, there are still some steps
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If you want to see creativity and imagination, then watch a child play for an hour. It always amazes me how interesting lifeless toys and objects can be to a child. My children are toddlers: Santi a 3-year-old and Cami a 2-year-old. Every day is a learning experience not only for them but also for
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For my niece’s sixth birthday, I wanted to host something as special and as girly as she is! I planned for a spa day but thanks to Disney on Ice, my petite princess is currently obsessed with Tinker Bell so I had to brainstorm a way to mesh the two concepts and so “Pixies &
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I remember flipping through my childhood photo album and noticing that I had far less birthday pictures than my older sister. My mother jokingly said, “things happen when the second child comes along” and that’s when I vowed to equally celebrate birthdays for my kids. Fast forward several years later, it was time to start
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As the mom to a daughter with food allergies, I’m especially sensitive to planning birthday parties that are allergy-friendly. While I do think that the onus of the child’s safety is primarily on the allergic child’s parents, there are things you can do when planning a party to make sure that everyone is safe and
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