This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase via these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. 1st Grade Learning Games Last fall I had no idea that I might have my 1st grader home with me for the rest of the year. What I did know was that there were a lot of 1st graders around the country who needed help buying supplies for their classrooms....
Everyone knows that fourth of July is a great time to celebrate with family and friends. It’s also a great time to play some hilarious fourth of July games at your backyard barbecue with the whole family! I’ve put together a list of the best games for July 4th celebrations I could find, including some of my own that I came up with just to add to my 4th of July party ideas post a while back!...
When I go anywhere, I’m always on the lookout for the best food and fun things to do. It’s kind of my thing – food and fun. Our family trip to Daytona Beach was no different. The only difference was that I didn’t go into the trip expecting to find such amazing food. I know some places are known for the food – I just didn’t know that Daytona Beach restaurants were going to be so good....
Our guide to some of the best gifts for grandmas is sure to help you figure out what to grab before Christmas, Mother’s Day, her birthday, or whatever occasion you’re shopping for—fingers crossed that you find that just-right gift among our thoughtful ideas. Pack them all in a Legacy Box and the team there will upload it exactly how you’d like it: a USB drive, discs for your DVD player, or a digital download—and return the items you’d like returned....
One of my favorite parts of owning this website is my readers and when readers send me emails with their favorite games and traditions they do with their own families. This particular idea, actually the turkey hunt version of it, was sent in by one of my readers before Thanksgiving, and I love it so much I’ve turned it into a reindeer hunt too! There are three different variations of the game depending on what age is playing, but they can really all three be fun for all ages if you just hide the reindeer appropriately!...
But just because we’re staying closer to home (and holding our loved ones closer) right now doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the very best things that fall has to offer. Here are some of the best things to do this fall, whether you’re social distancing, staying at home, or trying to keep activities outdoors, so we can keep celebrating the season—even if it’s an autumn like we’ve never seen before....
When I told my son school was cancelled for the rest of the year, his first reaction was but mom, I won’t get to celebrate my birthday at school. I’ll have to celebrate in second grade. My heart broke. Not only does he not get to celebrate his birthday at school and get all the special fun that comes with it, but he also doesn’t get to have the big birthday party that we’d literally just planned out a week ago....
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You know the best part of an Olive Garden meal (I mean other than than the never ending soup, salad, and breadsticks…oh and the fettuccine alfredo)? When you get the huge pile of Andes Mints at the end of the meal. There’s just something perfect about the combination of chocolate and mint flavor in the mints. It’s not too minty and it’s not too chocolatey. These cookies are like the mints at the end of an Olive Garden meal – the perfect combo of chocolate and mint wrapped in one delicious treat....
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Does this really work? Many toilet bowl cleaners contain powerful chemicals, including bleach, which will quickly clean and brighten even the dingiest grout. However, because grout is porous, the chemicals may corrode the grout over time. Also, be careful if you have colorful tile, as the bleach may cause discoloration. RELATED: How to Clean Grout the Easy Way For a satisfying quick-clean version, order some Cyber Putty, which traps the dirt and dust lurking between keys....
When you bake cookies in a sheet pan, there’s no need to roll out or drop the dough—simply slice and serve. When you cook a pie or tart in one, you have the perfect amount of crust folded underneath each uniform piece. Sheet pan pancakes mean everyone gets a warm, syrupy stack served to them at the same time. But when you bake apple crisp in a sheet pan, something truly magical happens: The ratio of cooked fruit to buttery crumble topping is essentially 50-50, which (let’s be honest) is a divide that will convince you to never use a pie pan again....
Stock Up and Store Smart There is a misconception that fresh produce isn’t safe to eat during the coronavirus outbreak. The FDA and the CDC have both issued statements reiterating that it’s safe to eat fresh produce so long as you’re taking the necessary food safety precautions to clean and store it and following the rules for grocery shopping safely during the pandemic. That being said, there are a few simple tricks to storing fresh fruits and vegetables to maximize their shelf life, including keeping produce that releases ethylene gas separated (find them here)....
Since the new year is a fresh start for many of us, it’s also the perfect time to leave behind beauty practices that just simply aren’t good for you. And if you’re not going to take it from me, take a cue from the experts. We asked the skin, hair, and makeup pros which trends they wished would stay behind in 2022. A licensed skincare professional is trained in how to deliver safe and effective peels based on multiple factors surrounding the client’s skin and overall health, and have a clear understanding of what ingredients and technique will deliver the best results....
Research published in 2019 confirmed a higher mortality risk among adults who engaged in minimal-to-no physical activity. Little changes, like taking the stairs between floors or walking home from the grocery store instead of driving, are easy ways to add some low-impact exercise into your daily routine. RELATED: This Quick Full-Body Stretching Routine Will Help Loosen Stiff Muscles Between-meal energy dips and cravings are a signal to reach for protein-packed, nutrient-rich munchies....
This past weekend my family took a quick road trip to San Antonio! It was the first road trip we’ve done in a while with my 4-year-old, and I wanted to share some of the road trip tips I learned from our experiences. It’s actually the first one since our road trip from Dallas to Austin, and I’m so glad we brought all of these road trip essentials! We’re typically pack up and go travel people – totally last minute travelers, so I wrote this post for myself to keep handy for those times!...
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