Sewing: Sharing Talents Your Kids Will Appreciatemy world • Leaving a Legacy • lifestyle • hobbies-me time
Not being the crafty type, I never realized how much I would come to appreciate sewing. But all things DIY remind me of my mom and her resourceful, creative spirit. She is truly magical—a Mary Poppins type of a mom… and seems to be able to create things out
Foreign Aid: Reasons Why Moms Should Add Foreign Aid to Africa to Their Livesmaking a difference! • my world • global causes • tips for giving back
Let’s get honest, shall we? I’ll let you in on some thoughts in the forefront of my mind.
Talking about foreign aid… feels overwhelming.
I’m a busy mom just trying to raise happy and healthy kids. Sometimes I can barely extend my focus beyond the walls of my own home,
Motherhood: Don’t All Good Moms Shop at Joann’s and Buy Wilton Products?mom • parenting • parenting • home management
About a month ago, we sent out a survey to our readers and online community. Not surprising to us, they wanted more craft and food… posts. And for a good reason. Whether you craft or spend any time at all in the kitchen, DIY pics and food photos are eye
Kids Activities: Chocolate Gifts for the Neighborsmy world • raising giving children • family fun • family fun-traditions
Chocolate. Christmas. Community. Children. All of these things are what I love about the holiday season. So, what could be more perfect than combining all four—kids activities, including homemade gift ideas for the neighbors made of chocolate?
Last night, my kids and I were in an edible arts and crafts…
Holiday Flash Mob Spreads Cheer to Black Friday Shoppersmaking a difference! • me • relationships • bettering communities
I’ve been an onlooker at several flash mobs. My first reaction is always that I want to get out there and dance with them. My second reaction is an overall feeling of happiness. Spontaneous outbreaks of singing, dancing, and cheer is nothing less than fun.
…Check out this
Holiday Dessert Recipe: Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookiesmom • parenting • recipes • food
One of our favorite holiday family traditions is baking peanut butter reindeer cookies. We’ve enjoyed baking cookies to pass out as neighbor gifts, as well as to get our kids cooking….
How To Bake Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies
Peanut butter reindeer cookies are the kind of dessert that
relationships • me • relationships • lifestyle
When I think about my most lasting friendships with family and those to me as close as my family, one thing comes to mind—memories.
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Forming memories is one of the building blocks of successful relationships. And since you never know when you’ll bond over a specific event, activity,
making a difference! • my world • global causes • bettering communities
Watch a panel discussion today from 10-12 ET in an effort to end HIV/AIDS worldwide. This live stream will be headed up by the ONE Campaign and (Red)…. Participants will include U.S. President Barak Obama, U2 lead singer Bono, singer/songwriter Alicia Keys, and former U.S. President George W. Bush
Sweets: Giving Out Candy Canes as a Thank You for Kindnessmy world • raising giving children • family fun • family fun-traditions
What are the holidays without sweets? And what is Christmas without giving? One of the family traditions we’ve found most memorable, not to mention fun, this time of year is passing out sweet treats… throughout December to thank people for their kindness.
How to Make Reindeer Candy Canes
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Crafts for Kids: Reindeer Antlersmom • crafts • crafts • kids crafts
Looking for fun kids’ activities this holiday season? Marie from Make and Takes just published a kids arts and crafts book called Make and Takes for Kids: 50 Crafts Throughout the Year… that is chock full of fun crafts for kids of all ages.
Case in point: My boys
Find a geocache with your kids.
Date: Wed., May 30
Time: 2-3 p.m. ET
Book: Dad Rules by Treion Miller
