Vegan Cheese that MELTS!

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Finding a dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan cheese that melted was not an easy feat. But since we love grilled cheese sandwiches, pizza and casseroles over here, I kept hunting until I found one – Daiya. Daiya has many options, but I go for the slices and shredded cheese options. I keep the vegan cheddar slices in the […]

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Where Childhood and Adulthood Meet

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I started today’s shopping trip filling my cart with all the good things – grapes, pineapple chunks, fresh veggies and a container of spring mix.  I worked my way through the store, following the arrows on the floor and ticking things off my to-do list. I was focused. Until I saw the ice cream aisle. […]

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Relaxing With Mommy Daughter Coloring Time

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One of the ways I get mommy daughter quality time is with coloring breaks. I set up coloring supplies on the floor and invite my girls to come create. It’s the perfect opportunity to relax, bond and chat about randomness while we work at our own pace. It also forces me to give my mind […]

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Make Your Own Reward Bin

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My first experience at an arcade prize counter with the girls was traumatic. They had played all these games, collected tickets with pride and now they were unbelievably excited to turn in their hard-earned tickets for bouncy balls, candy and plastic jewelry. I estimated that I had spent about $50, and they were jumping all […]

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DIY An Epic Supply Kit For Your Car

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When I started my “mommy essential” car kit it was simple. An emergency baby bag with diapers, wipes, receiving blankets and a couple of outfits. Bottled water. First aid kit.  Now it’s about 50 things and I have used each item at some point.  It’s been a lifesaver in some situations and provided peace of […]

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Braces Friendly Movie Night Snacks

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Last week two of my girls joined #TeamBraces. They are excited, and I didn’t want that to change when their go-to movie night snacks were no longer an option.  With no candy boxes or popcorn, I decided to treat them to a movie night snack buffet of braces-friendly foods and drinks. We had: Chocolate cherry […]

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Summer 2020 Bucket List

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Summer 2020 is the season of #SocialDistancing #NoLargeFamilyGatherings #NoFlights #NoInternationalTravel #StaySafe and #WearAMask. So, how do you plan family fun and make the most of long days and beautiful nights and still adhere to Covid-19 guidelines?  You get creative with your Summer 2020 Bucket List :-). We kept the guidelines simple. For an idea to […]

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Talking News and Current Events With Kids

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Growing up my knowledge of current events came from the 6:30 evening news, complete with commentary from family members. For my kids it’s different. They see headlines when they log in to their computers and phones, they get snippets from school assignments and they see television news every once in a while, if they’re in […]

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We’re Learning To Sew

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One of the ways we’re supplementing this distant learning school life is “Mom School.” The rules are simple.  I teach them life skills in a fun, non-threatening way.  If it’s a topic I don’t know I find an online course.  Students earn an A for participation, and bonus points for making the teacher laugh. This […]

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