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Family Movie Night: Peter Rabbit and Easy Marshmallow Kettle Corn Cottontails!
Friday, May 11, 2018
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We love our Family Movie Nights and this time we're watching Peter Rabbit! In honor of our movie pick, I made these scrumptious Marshmallow Kettle Corn Cottontails for everyone to munch on during the film. They're bite-sized, gooey popcorn treats that are so easy, they take just minutes to throw together.
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Hiking is something I used to love to do and the more rugged the terrain, the better. I've slowed down quite a bit since having kids, but now that they're older, I love to get in a family hike in when we can. Hikes with the family aren't as strenuous as the hikes I would take when I was younger (my body would disagree, lol), but if there's one thing I've learned, it's that accidents can happen anywhere. I always believe it's better to be prepared, so I've put together a list of tips for prepping for a family hike including how to put together a cool custom first aid kit.
Hiking is something I used to love to do and the more rugged the terrain, the better. I've slowed down quite a bit since having kids, but now that they're older, I love to get in a family hike in when we can. Hikes with the family aren't as strenuous as the hikes I would take when I was younger (my body would disagree, lol), but if there's one thing I've learned, it's that accidents can happen anywhere. I always believe it's better to be prepared, so I've put together a list of tips for prepping for a family hike including how to put together a cool custom first aid kit.
This is a guest post by Jenny Silverstone, a mom, blogger, and outdoor enthusiast!
We can’t all afford to go on summer vacations to Disney World or a luxury cruise to the Bahamas, but that doesn’t mean we have to spend all summer bored out of our minds. I know of a few gems hidden right in my area that are probably around yours, too!
All it takes is a little bit of research, and you and your family will be on your way to day trip full unforgettable memories. Sound good? Then keep reading see my top 5 picks for affordable family activities in the summer!
We can’t all afford to go on summer vacations to Disney World or a luxury cruise to the Bahamas, but that doesn’t mean we have to spend all summer bored out of our minds. I know of a few gems hidden right in my area that are probably around yours, too!
All it takes is a little bit of research, and you and your family will be on your way to day trip full unforgettable memories. Sound good? Then keep reading see my top 5 picks for affordable family activities in the summer!
Is there anything better than taking time away from the daily grind to make fun vacation memories with your family? A family vacation can be relaxing, but unfortunately, paying for it is not always so relaxing. The good news is there are some easy ways to save money. Whether you vacation during the off season, choose to cook your meals, or choose an all-inclusive resort option, you can get rock-bottom pricing on your family vacation and still have a ball.
One of my favorite things to do when I was younger was to hang outside with my friends and family and just enjoy the Summer! The sun has gone down so it is no longer burning hot outside and bedtimes are flexible because the kids are out of school. It's the perfect time to sit back, relax, and enjoy time together with your loved ones. Today I am going to be sharing with you eight of some of my favorite after-dark activities that are perfect for hanging with your friends and family on those late Summer nights!
If you dream of travel but are nervous about traveling abroad with children, it doesn't have to be a big deal. If you’ve never done so before, it’s just a matter of following the right tips to make your travels successful. Check out these 9 tips for traveling abroad with children and start planning your adventures!
One of our family's favorite outdoor activities are picnics! I like picnics because it's an easy way to go out and have fun while getting everyone fed. There is no "Mom, I'm hungry!" on a picnic!
When you're packing for a picnic, smarter is better. Opt for packing items with multiple uses and items that will clean up easily. There are lots of options when picnicking, and I'll give you my 8 most important tips for having an easy-breezy picnic!
When you're packing for a picnic, smarter is better. Opt for packing items with multiple uses and items that will clean up easily. There are lots of options when picnicking, and I'll give you my 8 most important tips for having an easy-breezy picnic!
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If you're reading this blog, you're most likely a parent, and if you're a parent, you're also most likely so busy you don't know how you'll manage most days. Take adults, children, work, school, play, housework, groceries, friends, family, appointments, obligations, taxes, birthdays, vacations, holidays, and everything else, mix them all together, and you have a day in the life of any parent.
Being able to work from home is a blessing. I'm able to drop off and pick up my children from school, and I'm able to shuffle obligations around more easily if something unexpected pops up, but working from home can be a curse too. By design you've taken on all of your normal daily tasks while still stuffing work into every free minute. It can be hectic, but oh-so-rewarding when you can take the kids for an after-school treat and still get a paycheck.
I've learned some organizational tricks over the years that I'd love to share with you, and I'd also love to share a new service: Walmart Family Mobile Plus. With unlimited everything at one of the lowest prices you'll find anywhere, it can help you multitask like a pro for less, and with a free Vudu movie every month, it can help you unwind like a pro too.
I've learned some organizational tricks over the years that I'd love to share with you, and I'd also love to share a new service: Walmart Family Mobile Plus. With unlimited everything at one of the lowest prices you'll find anywhere, it can help you multitask like a pro for less, and with a free Vudu movie every month, it can help you unwind like a pro too.
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Make It a Family Movie Night! {Caramel Popcorn Peanut M&M’S Clusters Recipe}
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
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We love a good Family Movie Night, and I love to get creative and make it into a fun event. The kids won't be kids forever, so any opportunity to give them fun family memories is something that I jump at, and a family movie night is an easy way to get together, relax, and enjoy our time; Add in delicious snacks and cute decor and you've got a recipe for a great night! Speaking of recipes, I have one for Caramel Popcorn Peanut M&M’S® Chocolate Candies Clusters that I served recently while we watched Hotel Transylvania 2. It was a hit and it will be at your house too!
Plus, find out how to get a free $10 VUDU movie code when you make it a Family Movie Night!
We love a good Family Movie Night, and I love to get creative and make it into a fun event. The kids won't be kids forever, so any opportunity to give them fun family memories is something that I jump at, and a family movie night is an easy way to get together, relax, and enjoy our time; Add in delicious snacks and cute decor and you've got a recipe for a great night! Speaking of recipes, I have one for Caramel Popcorn Peanut M&M’S® Chocolate Candies Clusters that I served recently while we watched Hotel Transylvania 2. It was a hit and it will be at your house too!
Plus, find out how to get a free $10 VUDU movie code when you make it a Family Movie Night!
This is a sponsored post; All opinions are my own.
Easter is a time for family; A time for gathering with the people you love and making memories that will last through the years. In our house, it was always my mother that hosted the holidays. She made sure that our family gathered for every one, that my brothers and our families would always stay close, and we're forever grateful for that. It taught us the importance of family, and of tradition. When she passed, that task fell to me.
I can't say that I relish the task of planning and hosting every gathering the way she did. It's a lot of work planning a menu, shopping, cooking for days sometimes, polishing silver, and making sure everything is ready at the same time. Add that to everyday chores, meals, and work, and it sometimes feels impossible.
I miss the days when I was a guest, and could just hang out with my siblings, being seated when I was told that everything was ready. I would help clean up when it was over, and that was the extent of my involvement in the holiday meal. I want my guests to feel just as relaxed without leaving me feeling overwhelmed, so over the years I've come up with a few tips and shortcuts to help get the meal on the table without being trapped in the kitchen for days, and I want to share them with you.
My family loves to travel, and as the primary planner, it's usually my job to prepare everyone for our trip. It's about the time to start traveling, so I've compiled some of my best packing tips for you!
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When warm weather rolls in, the first things I think of are getting outdoors, enjoying the sunshine, and going on a summer vacation. This year, I'm starting early, researching all the possibilities for an inexpensive family-friendly vacation and I'll share what I find with you.
I'll do a series of posts by type of vacation and give you costs. Of course this will vary by family depending on the number of people, your distance from the site, gas prices, equipment already owned, etc., but it will hopefully give you some ideas and an estimate of what it will cost to take your own inexpensive family vacation.
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When warm weather rolls in, the first things I think of are getting outdoors, enjoying the sunshine, and going on a summer vacation.
We sorely need a vacation this year, but it will be on a tight budget because our summers also contain 3 immediate family birthdays, with 3 parties, and day trips to the lake for each, myriad extended family and friend birthdays, painting, minor house renovations and repairs, etc., etc., etc.. And it's usually the et cetera that kills our trips.
It will also be on a tight schedule because the kids only get 2 months out of school here, and with the aforementioned plans and my husband's tight vacation window at work, I'm going to have to super-mom this thing. So this year, I'm starting early, researching all the possibilities for an inexpensive family-friendly vacation and I'll share what I find with you.
I'll do a series of posts by type of vacation and give you costs. Of course this will vary by family depending on the number of people, your distance from the site, gas prices, equipment already owned, etc., but it will hopefully give you some ideas and an estimate of what it will cost to take your own inexpensive family vacation.
