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Great Gift Ideas for the Whole Family

November 13, 2014 by Danielle 5 Comments

So one of my girlfriends reminded me the other day that there are only 6 more Fridays before Christmas. Whaaat?? That was totally a wake up call to get the ball rolling and start thinking of gift ideas for the whole family.

Good thing my kids never stop adding things to their “list” year round when we’re at stores and when they watch a show on one of “those” networks with all of the kid-geared commercials.

I’ve rounded up a few of our favorite gifts this season and have included something for each member of the family! Including me. Because you can’t forget the big pregnant lady, right?

Quick and Easy DIY Bats {Simple Cricut Vinyl Projects}

October 27, 2014 by Danielle 32 Comments

When I was asked to test out the new Cricut Explore I don’t think I waited a few seconds before responding back with a resounding YES. One thing I love about the Cricut Explore is how simple and easy it is to use.

Making simple Cricut vinyl projects like these bats makes holiday decorating a breeze. I simply look up the images I want to cut out in the design space and add them to my template. Then I load the machine and off I go!

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Filed Under: Crafts/DIY, Halloween, Holidays, Uncategorized

The Ultimate Thanksgiving Turkey Burger

September 30, 2014 by Danielle 7 Comments

This post featuring the ultimate Thanksgiving turkey burger is brought to you by Butterball Every Day. All opinions are 100% mine.

With school in full swing, the weather cooling, and sunset coming a lot sooner in the evenings, I’ve started to crave a few of my favorite holiday meals. And what says the holidays more than Thanksgiving dinner?

Since we definitely don’t have enough time in the evenings to make a full Thanksgiving meal I decided to take an easier approach and made the ultimate Thanksgiving turkey burger for dinner this weekend. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Dinner, Holidays, In the Kitchen, Recipes, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized Tagged With: Thanksgiving, turkey burgers

5 Great Tools for Moms On The Go including the Cheapest Wireless Plans

April 30, 2014 by Danielle 11 Comments

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Mother’s Day is right around the corner and this year will be a bit different. You see, I’ll be away from my family on Mother’s Day attending a blogging conference. It’ll be the first away from my family so I’ll be relying on one of the cheapest wireless plans for moms on the go to keep me connected that day.

Luckily with my Walmart Family Mobile plan I’ll be able to video chat with the kids while I wait at the airport during my layover as I try to make my way home.

When I first checked out Walmart Family Mobile I was pretty impressed. $39.88 for unlimited talk, text, and data? Come on! that’s awesome. And for this mom on-the-go it makes complete sense. Here are a few more tools I use when I’m out and about! [Read more…]

Filed Under: gift ideas, gifts, Holidays, Mother's Day, Technology, Uncategorized Tagged With: Cheapest Wireless Plans, gifts for mom, gifts for mother's day, Mother's Day, Walmart, Walmart Family Mobile

5 Top Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Mom

April 14, 2014 by Danielle 5 Comments

Looking for that perfect gift for Mom? Well so was I. And now I have the perfect Mother’s Day gift ideas for just about every mom.

I love that there are so many different ways to spoil mom on Mother’s Day. Sometimes it’s hard to find that perfect gift for her. So I made it easy.

From the physically active, to the mom who just wants to be pampered, here are some ideas that’ll make sure you’re the best kid ever! [Read more…]

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Where to Enjoy Easter Brunch in San Diego 2014

April 5, 2014 by Danielle Leave a Comment

Easter is a wonderful time to gather with family and rejoice. And after we enjoy Mass as a family we love enjoying an Easter brunch. Depending on the year, sometimes we enjoy a morning out with Easter brunch in San Diego.

There are so many wonderful places hosting Easter brunch here in San Diego. Everyone can find a place suited to their family’s liking. The only thing I suggest is to call ahead and make reservations (or purchase tickets) if available.

Things to do in San Diego for Easter with Kids 2014

March 24, 2014 by Danielle 8 Comments

With Easter right around the corner we’re trying to figure out what activities we want to partake in around town. And that means one thing to the kids… Easter egg hunts! They absolutely love meeting up with friends and participating in some of the fun hunts going on here in San Diego.

From events at the local hotels, to great programs put on by Parks & Rec, there’s something for everyone to do in San Diego for Easter with kids. You just have to know about it!

So we’ve put together a fun list of a handful of ideas for you to check out. If you do check out any of these events please let us know! And if you have any more ideas, link them up in the comments below! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Easter, Events, Holidays, San Diego, Uncategorized Tagged With: Easter, Easter activities, Easter San Diego, kid friendly San Diego, San DIego, San Diego Events

Chalkboard Easter Eggs

March 20, 2014 by Danielle 16 Comments

With Lent here Easter is just around the corner and that means that the Easter decorations start coming out. Our egg wreath is on the door, spring mantel is put in place, and a few crafts are ready to be made. Including these chalkboard Easter eggs.

Not only are these easy to make, they’re lots of fun for the kids! And the perfect way to keep the kiddy table at Easter brunch entertained.

My kids love that they can write their own Easter egg designs on the eggs and then wipe them off and start again. And it’s a great way for the kids to practice writing their names! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Crafts/DIY, Easter, Holidays, Uncategorized Tagged With: chalkboard paint, children's crafts, crafts, Crafts for Kids, Easter, Easter eggs, Kids Crafts

Easy DIY Dinosaur Valentine Printables for Kids

January 21, 2014 by Danielle 26 Comments

These easy DIY dinosaur valentine printables are the perfect non-edible valentine to pass out in the classroom this Valentine’s Day! They also make great dinosaur party favors.

Ever since my son was little, maybe 15 months or so, he’s been obsessed with dinosaurs. And that all started when he watched his first episode of Dinosaur Train on PBS. So it was no surprise when I asked him what he wanted to pass out on Valentine’s Day and he said dinos.

So I headed to the dollar store (his favorite place to pick up dinos other than Target) and grabbed 10 dinos. Then I whipped up a dinosaur valentine printable using picmonkey. Want to make your own printable? Follow my instructions here!

After that, assembling the valentines was simple and took all of 10 minutes from start to finish. And now I don’t have to worry about either kid for Valentine’s Day (since I finished my daughter’s last week).

DIY Dinosaur Valentines

What you’ll need:

plastic dinosaurs
sandwich bags
stapler
dinosaur valentine printable
pen (to write on the printables)

What you do:

1. Place dinosaurs in the plastic bags. If your child is worried about the dinos suffocating, don’t completely zip the tops.

2. Cut out the printables and fold in half. Have your child write their name and the names of the recipients on the printables.

3. Taking the bag in your hand, bring the top sides of the bag together and fold down.

4. Staple the folded printable over the folded bag to secure tag.

5. Gift to friends and have a roaring good Valentine’s Day!

If your child is a dino lover like mine then you’ll have to check out the latest DVD from Dinosaur Train! It pairs perfectly with these printables.

“Dinosaur Train: I Love Dinosaurs” is out on store shelves and is the perfect Valentine’s Day treat! This DVD includes two episodes and Be My Valentine Cards. Grab your copy today!

What is your favorite Valentine’s Day treat?

Disclaimer: I received a copy of Dinosaur Train: I Love Dinosaurs in exchange for this post. This post contains affiliate links.

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Filed Under: Crafts/DIY, Holidays, Valentine's Day Tagged With: children's crafts, crafts, Dinosaurs, Kids Crafts, Valentine's Day, valentines, valentines crafts

Tips for Organizing Holiday Decorations

January 18, 2014 by Danielle 9 Comments

I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Brother P-touch. I received a product samples to facilitate my review and promotional item as a thank you for participating.

I’m a crazy person when it comes to holiday decorations. I love being able ot fill the house with fun reminders of the holidays coming up and enjoy making and purchasing holiday decor. The one thing I don’t like? Organizing holiday decorations.

So when I received my Brother P-touch PT-H100 label maker a few months ago I knew the one project I needed to tackle after the holidays was to organize my holiday decor. And that includes big and little holidays.

Because when I head out to the garage to grab the next holiday’s bin, I don’t want to see Christmas in the Valentine’s & Easter box. Because next Christmas I’ll be wondering where the tree skirt went. [Read more…]

Filed Under: For the Home, Holidays, Organization, Uncategorized Tagged With: Brother, Brother P-Touch, label maker, labeling, Labels, Organization

Great Gift Ideas for the Whole Family

Quick and Easy DIY Bats {Simple Cricut Vinyl Projects}

The Ultimate Thanksgiving Turkey Burger

5 Great Tools for Moms On The Go including the Cheapest Wireless Plans

5 Top Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Mom

Where to Enjoy Easter Brunch in San Diego 2014

Things to do in San Diego for Easter with Kids 2014

Chalkboard Easter Eggs

Easy DIY Dinosaur Valentine Printables for Kids

DIY Dinosaur Valentines

What is your favorite Valentine’s Day treat?

Tips for Organizing Holiday Decorations

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