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Last Easter season, just a few days before Easter Sunday, there was a knock on our door. When we went to answer the door we found out that we’d been egged! No, not egged with real eggs. The “You’ve Been Egged” Easter Activity is similar to the “You’ve Been Boo-ed” Halloween activity where baskets of…
I love dyeing Easter eggs. It’s a tradition that I won’t mess with. Good Friday is our day to sit down as a family and dye a dozen boiled eggs. The weeks leading up to that, the kids still love to decorate eggs. Since I don’t want to decorate dozens of boiled eggs each week,…
Have you always wondered how to dye Easter eggs with shaving cream? It’s pretty easy and fun! Shaving cream dyed Easter eggs is a great way to dye eggs with toddlers and kids of all ages. I’ve always enjoyed dying Easter eggs, even past my childhood. It’s a great excuse to get crafty, and it’s…
Daily routines for kids are incredibly important. Routines help kids establish good habits such as brushing teeth and can help kids learn time management. Help your little ones establish a routine by making your own printable daily routine checklist. If you don’t want to make your own, you can download the one in the post instead! Why I…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has seen many school closures and a lot of parents are scrambling to support their children in education. I wanted to round up all the great (and free!) online resources for parents of students. These resources are great for keeping kids interested, occupied and still learning! How to Homeschool During the Coronavirus These…
I don’t know about you, but this whole coronavirus stuff is really stressing me out, especially when it comes to money. Since I don’t have a lot of control over the state of our economy, I’m doing my best to control what I can: our personal spending. Now is not the time to spend frivolously…
Are you looking for a way to make extra money and work from home during this crazy time? Education First is looking for people who are interested in teaching English from home. You can even make up to $2000 a month! Just by teaching from your own home. Make Extra Money While Stuck in COVID-19…
Are you freaking out trying to find ways to entertain your kids during this coronavirus “break”. Don’t freak out! I’ve got you covered with some tips to encourage independent play and give you a well deserved break from all this stress. Coronavirus is my inspiration for sharing these tips I’ve been writing this post in…
Like most eco-conscious foodies, I’m very aware of the food waste problem we have in America. Over 31% of all food produced in the United States is thrown away. So when I found Misfits Market, a subscription box filled with ugly produce that would otherwise be sent to a landfill, I was thrilled. One month…
Looking for the best restaurants in Naples, FL? You’re going to want to eat where the locals eat in Naples. Whether you’re planning a trip to the Paradise Coast or you’re a local who has no clue where to eat, we’ve got you covered with this list of local Naples restaurants that are perfect for…
It is custom for many Christians to give up something of luxury during the 6 weeks period of Lent. I’ve noticed that most people tend to give up their favorite food or drinks. It’s pretty common to give up candy and chocolates. There were a few years in high school and college that I gave up French fries…
