Category: Celebrations
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Casual Valentine’s Day Get Together
I adore Valentine’s Day…everything is pink! I love pink! It’s visually perfect. I also really enjoy Valentine’s Day because there isn’t the hustle and bustle of Christmas, it’s just a really fun holiday to celebrate. We had a very casual get together for my daughter and her friends. The homemade cake pops were particularly popular. …
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The boys in our family were off for a weekend in tents so my daughter and one of her dearest little friends and I indulged in a Grinch themed movie night! We had so much fun. The girls had so many green Grinchy snacks I kept waiting for them to turn Grinch Green themselves! …
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It’s hard to imagine that a stomach virus in the middle of the holiday season sweeping though our home could result in absolutely anything beneficial. It’s amazing how one little germ, so small could bring our whole house to its knees, but that’s pretty much what happened. First, my son then myself and my daughter…
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Field Trip: Haunted Forest
We had so much fun this weekend. It was busy but fun. We went to a Haunted Forest put on by Order of the Arrow which is the Boy Scout honor society. My son was volunteering so we couldn’t wait to go and check it out. It was such a great event. It was…
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Decorating the House for Halloween
In South Florida you have to purchase and bring fall down from the attack and unpack it. Although, I really should not complain. Our weather has been gorgeous lately and we are really having a beautiful fall. Our house is already for ghosts, goblins, and witches Friday night. The only thing left to do is…
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There are so many choices of great books to read this time of year. The change in the weather beckons us to use our imagination through literature. These are some of our favorite books for this time of year. For Older Children: “The Widows Broom” by Chris Van Allsburg -This is my very favorite! I…
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Glitter Balloons
Glitter balloons definitely add a little sparkle to a party. It’s those little touches that people remember. They are very easy to make. The only difficult part is the balloons need to be made within hours of your party because latex balloons do not hold helium for twenty four hours. Paint your balloon using a…
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Kids in the Kitchen: Stained Glass Cake
My daughter loves sweets. The only thing better than eating them for her is making them and then eating them. We saw this recipe in “Sothern Living” and thought it was just beautiful and sounded super yummy! We had the perfect occasion this past weekend when my best friend from high school, her husband, and…
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Back to School Breakfast Party
Summer has become absolutely amazing for kids. The summer camp offerings have become incredible, there are water parks all over. It is rare that kids want to go back to school anymore because they are “bored”. As a result school needs a little positive PR. We’ve all had dinner parties why not have a “breakfast…
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First Day Paper Dolls
Cutting paper dolls is a great first day of school activity. Each doll represents a different aspect of that child. For example my paper doll chain might show a teacher, a mom, a Girl Scout leader etc…Just like adults, kids wear many different hats. This alternative to the standard “first day questionnaire” is a wonderful…