Author: MARIANNA

I think it's important to experience as much out of life as you can. I am the mom to two wonderful little boys and I try to teach them to enjoy and celebrate as much as possible. I'm a little quirky and that's OK. I'm a crafter, baker, reader, social media-er. I also love inappropriate and uncomfortable moments.

Bright Line Polar Express – 10 Reasons Why You Must Go To The North Pole

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As a parent I try and make each holiday as memorable as I can. This includes a lot of activities at home, but I also love going out into my community and finding ways to add magic to our days.

The more I have done this I can say a lot of things I have found are sadly underwhelming. I do love that my kids can see past the flaws I may see and find the good. I absolutely love that.

But this experience gave ME chills. Literal goosebumps. Multiple times.

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Holiday Handprints – Add This To Your Tree The Year

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We started this tradition last year. It is the easiest tradition to add into your celebrations.

I mean I love any type of handprint art and this is something we can add on to year after year.

I found this burlap tree skirt on Amazon (linked) but you can really use a solid one you already have, or pick one that fits your colors. Continue reading “Holiday Handprints – Add This To Your Tree The Year” →

Celebrate Halloween All Month Long – Easy and Cheap Ways to Make Your Kids Smile

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I can’t tell you why I love Halloween as much as I do. I know it has something that has grown as I’ve gotten older. I haven’t always wanted to fill an entire month with skeletons and bats… but now I squeeze as much in as I can. Continue reading “Celebrate Halloween All Month Long – Easy and Cheap Ways to Make Your Kids Smile” →

Halloween Snickerdoodles – A Family Tradition Continues

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I know technically it is still September, and for a lot of people that is still too early for Halloween anything. Around my house Halloween starts at the end of August.

I am torn between Halloween and Christmas for my favorite holiday but I love the joy of celebrating ANY holiday. Not just the big ones. Continue reading “Halloween Snickerdoodles – A Family Tradition Continues” →

Kids in the Kitchen – Cowboy Bean Salad – Low WW Points

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I have no idea what made me think of this recipe. It is one of those things that I know I made in Home Ec ages ago and loved… but isn’t something I think I have ever made since.

Sidenote: is there still a such thing as Home Ec?

One of my favorite parts about this “salad”, I use that word loosely, is the crunch on top. Normally in the past I would have used Doritos… but since discovering Fit Crunch Protein Puffs, I have fallen in love with them and the protein they offer. They are the perfect compliment to this meal.

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