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This Is The Free Printable After School Survey Your Children Will Be Happy To Fill Out

After school is all about simple in my house. It's a lot of work being a kid, and anything I can do to make it easier is okay by me. Download Your Free Printable After School Survey The thing is, it's hard for me to get the kids to open up and talk after school. I want to talk about what happened-- who they hung out with. I want to know if they had a bad day, who they have a crush on. I want to know everything. But when I ask what they learned, I always get a shrug and the answer, "stuff." So I came up with a survey! You see, I make them something to much on after school, and I Keep Reading >>>

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My Husband is a Big Kid and It’s Awesome

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I live in a house full of boys so big messes, gross things, and laughing at random things are totally part of my day. Boys will be boys but I wouldn't change any of it for the world. Not even the part where my husband is pretty much a third child. I love that my husband is a big kid. It's AWESOME. He can play and connect with our boys and they adore him for it. So today we are partnering with Toys R Us to share a fun way you can have your kids connect with dad this summer. My Husband is a Big Kid and It's Awesome I want to start by saying that my husband is not childish or immature for Keep Reading >>>

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How to Plan A Night Out with Friends

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As we grow older the amount of friends we have and who we remain friends with changes. My husband and I have a great group of friends we have grown close with over the years and every now and again we get together to share some food and fun. If you are needing a night out with your friends, here are some ways on How to Plan a Night Out with Friends. How to Plan A Night Out with Friends I'll be the first to admit that finding a night where everyone can get together can be like pulling your tooth out. It hurts and it's a long process but in the end, you are happy you did it. I am sort of Keep Reading >>>

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Fattitude…And Why Your Shaming Won’t Shame Me

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Dear Nicole Arbour, Call me fat. Make fun of my size if that makes you feel better as a human being. Feel free to say I smell like sausage, and sweat Crisco and that my broke-down knees made you late in the airport, because I can take it. Nicole, say whatever the damn thing you want about me because at the end of the day, I'm the one who lives in my body...not you...and I'm the one who has to decide if I love myself or not. Your shaming won't shame me, dear Nicole, because everything you have said are things I've heard before. I was the kid who gained thirty pounds over the summer Keep Reading >>>

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The Time A Grasshopper Tried To Kill Me

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The other night on I was telling a story on Facebook Live about the time a grasshopper tried to kill me. It sounds over-exaggerated, I know, but I'm going to tell you the story, and I'm pretty sure that by the end of it you will see why I have developed an irrational fear of grasshoppers. It was a dark and stormy night on the evening of the first attempted murder... Okay, not really. It was 80 degrees and beautiful outside; which is really how I came to be in the cross hairs of the grasshopper to begin with. We live in Florida. The bugs here are the size of birds everywhere else in the Keep Reading >>>

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Easy Ways to Go Green

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tom's of Maine for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. You know that saying "You only live once"? While that is entirely true, you do also live through your kids, grandkids, etc. That is exactly why I've started making small changes in my home to go green because after all, we've only got one Earth and unless we create some sort of time travel device to go back and correct our wrongs, we need to take care of it now. Sure, Earth Day may have passed but that doesn't mean you can't be proactive on going green every day of the year! So let's Keep Reading >>>

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My Secret to Making Homemade Meals Easier

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I'll admit, I don't particularly like to cook. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE food but I don't like all the time spent making a home cooked meal. I guess I'd just rather spent my time crafting or hanging with my family over cooking, and can you truly blame me? Some days it takes everything I have in me to get a hot fresh meal on the table but I do it because my family deserves it. To save myself a bit of sanity, I've found a way to make things much (much) easier when it comes to cooking. So today I am partnering with Cans Get You Cooking to share My Secret to Making Homemade Meals Easier. Promise, Keep Reading >>>

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An Open Letter To Summer

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Dear Summer, Last year I forgot to love you the way you were meant to be loved. I forgot to spend long days out by the pool listening to the sound of giggling, splashing kids. I forgot to eat the freshest fruits straight from the farmer's market, but most of all, I forgot that you would end. I always forget about summer's end-- there's so much to be done during the summer, and I have a list a mile long of things I had planned to do during the summer that never got done. So this summer will be different. This summer, I promise these things: I promise to get up early. Look, I Keep Reading >>>

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20 April Showers Crafts for Kids

Crafts You Won't Make

It's raining, it's pouring, your kids think life is boring, these crafts are fun, we're all-for-one, we call this #ParentScoring! Seriously, though, after this super snowy winter these 20 April Showers Crafts for Kids might be just what you need for the rainy days to come. Have fun! 20 April Showers Crafts for Kids: 1. Your kids are going to love making it rain with this Rain Cloud in a Jar. 2. Jackson Pollock step aside, there's a new artist in town and this Action Painted Umbrella the masterpiece! 3. Free Weather Printables are perfect for the kid who wants more homework Keep Reading >>>

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You Won’t Believe Which Women’s Products Men Confess To Loving!

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I am totally guilty of swiping my man's razor when mine is getting a little dull. I also feel no shame about wearing his comfy pants. What? His are roomier! When I saw this comment thread on Ask Reddit about men confessing which women's products they love to steal I laughed so hard I knew I had to share it with you. Bathrobes That last guy is asking the important questions. Luckily a lady jumped in to answer his question... Well, that escalated quickly... Fuzzy Socks You could try moonwalking away. I would be impressed. Shampoo I don't even know what to say about Keep Reading >>>

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The Perfect MAN-icure

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I personally don't know any woman that would turn down getting a pedicure if the opportunity presented itself. As for a man, that is a total different ball game. My husband won't let anyone near his feet even if I convince him that the manliest of men go to the salon to get pedicures! So I finally talked him into allowing me to give him The Perfect MAN-icure. No, I don't mean a manicure like you get on your hands, I mean a manly pedicure and today we are working with AmLactin to share just how to do it! The Perfect MAN-icure Before we get started, there a few DONT'S I want to Keep Reading >>>

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How I’m Helping My Children Be Drug Free

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of National Institute on Drug Abuse for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Kids are curious creatures. They explore life through much trial and error. Unfortunately, some of those trials include pushing their boundaries to see how far things can go without consequence. But sometimes consequences come with a heavy price, one that kids are not often prepared for. So today I want to share How I'm Helping My Children Be Drug Free. This is something I think is extremely important each and every parent does so their kids have the essential facts Keep Reading >>>

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When Car Buying Is Too Much to Handle

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So you have this idea in your head that you want to buy a new car. Great! Now really think about that for a second... uh, oh, those wheels start to turn (in your head that is) and you start thinking of the hassle of finding a car you love, within your budget, and from a reputable dealership. Then it hits you: Car buying is too much to handle and you want to throw in the towel (or keys). Well, don't! We are partnering up today with Cars.com to share with how you can handle car buying like a boss and leave with the car of your dreams! When Car Buying Is Too Much to Handle Car buying can Keep Reading >>>

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How To Do Eyeliner That Doesn’t Look Like A 5 Year Old Did It.

Eye Makeup That Makes You Look Hot

Eyeliner is one of those things that can be so downright frustrating to do that a lot of women just say "Screw it!" and skip it altogether. Whether you can't get both sides even, or you just struggle with technique: Here are some tips on how to do eyeliner that doesn't look like a 5 year old did it. Decide which type of eyeliner works best for you There are three common types. Liquid (the ones that seem like they would be easiest to use but are really are tiny demons disguised as pens and bottles), Gel (intimidating little pots that require the use of an eyeliner brush), and pencil (the Keep Reading >>>

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5 Ways to Save Time On Laundry

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Laundry is a real chore. It's one of those things that is done for a few minutes or even less if you have small children or in my case a messy husband! So when you really get down to thinking of the dirty business, you realize you spend so much time actually doing laundry and it's a NEVER ENDING cycle of wash loads. Well I am going to help with that! Today I am partnering with ARM & HAMMER™ to bring you 5 Ways to Save Time On Laundry. I know, I probably answered your prayers and you are welcome! 5 Ways to Save Time On Laundry Do laundry in smaller loads. You may think this is more Keep Reading >>>

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Santa Veggie Tray

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Christmas is a great reason to throw a party and serve up delicious food and drinks. But don't you dare think about ordering those boring pre-made party trays! Instead, make this Santa Veggie Tray it will sure impress the crowd and best of all, it doesn't take longer than a few minutes to put together! Did I mention we are partnering with Marzetti® Veggie Dips to share this recipe and tutorial with you? Well, we totally are! What You Will Need to Make a Santa Veggie Tray: Red Bell Peppers Cherry Tomatoes Cauliflower Cucumbers Black Olives Marzetti Veggie Dips (I used Keep Reading >>>

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Free Printable 2016 Calendar – Make Your New Year’s Resolutions a Reality

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I'm having such a hard time believing that 2015 is almost over! Where in the world did the year go?! Since the New Year has snuck up on me yet again, I guess that means it's time to make some last minute New Year's resolutions, and I'm going to be doing it with the help of this Free Printable 2016 Calendar! Pretty and functional! Whatever your New Year's resolutions happen to be for this coming year, I'm sure you'll find a use for this calendar. If you want your own copy of this cute little calendar, you can download it here: Free Printable 2016 Calendar! Keep Reading >>>

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Sugar Cookie Chex Mix

Death By Dessert

Soon everyone will be baking cookies for Santa but my jolly, golly, cookies are a thing of the past! How about instead, you make something that tastes like cookies but isn't? Don't you think that would catch Santa off-guard? I sure do! So today we are partnering with Chex Mix to share this Sugar Cookie Chex Mix recipe with you. It tastes like the real thing but it isn't. But again, it's oh so good your tastebuds won't know the difference! Whether you serve it to Santa or to party guests, I am sure it will be a hit. Supplies Needed to Make Sugar Cookie Chex Mix: 6 cups Rice Chex™ Keep Reading >>>

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What It’s Like To Have Coffee With Your Ex-Husband

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Coffee with your ex-husband is an art. I've been divorced for several years now, my ex-husband and I have moved on and both have serious significant others. It's pretty safe to say we are over most of the emotion that comes with ending a marriage, and are now just committed to giving our daughter the best life we can. Because of this, we get together every once in awhile for coffee to go over our daughter's life events, schedules, etc. Sure we can do this via text and phone calls, but if we'd been good at communicating with one another, we probably would have done a better job at making our Keep Reading >>>

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White Chocolate Peppermint Cocktail

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While the holidays bring cheer and happiness, they also bring a bit of craziness. At the end of the day, sometimes the best way to get through it all is through a delicious cocktail. Since I am all about peppermint, (and that is the total craze now) I partnered with Agave In The Raw® and came up with this White Chocolate Peppermint Cocktail. It may just be the drink that knocks Santa's boots off! Supplies Needed to Make a White Chocolate Peppermint Cocktail: 1/4 Teaspoon Agave In The Raw® 1 oz. Rum Chata 1 oz. Peppermint Schnapps Marshmallow Creme Red Food Keep Reading >>>

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How Can I Actually Have Whiter Teeth?

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Smiling's My Favorite! I really do love to smile and anyone that has ever told you they don't, is LYING! I mean smiling is like the best thing in the world because it means you are happy. Plus it is contagious. So it makes sense that I want my smile to look as PERFECT as it can be but I'll be honest, that isn't easy. Having a whiter smile is part of my issue. So I asked myself, "How Can I Actually Have Whiter Teeth?".You see, I have what I like to call a "coffee addiction". By now, coffee probably runs through my veins. I am a mom and I work full-time from my home so coffee really keeps me Keep Reading >>>

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Make Your Own Peppermint and Chocolate Chex Mix

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Here's the thing, I love snacking. Snacking is sort of my thing and during the holidays, there seems to be a lot more snacking going on. If you have something with chocolate and peppermint, it has my name written all over it. So today I am partnering with Chex Mix to share with you How to Make Your Own Peppermint and Chocolate Chex Mix. It's yumtastic! Supplies Needed to Make Peppermint and Chocolate Chex Mix: 3 Cups Rice Chex Cereal 3 Cups Chocolate Chex Cereal 2 Cups of White Vanilla Baking Chips 1/2 Cup Coarsely Crushed Peppermint Candy (about 16 miniature candy canes, Keep Reading >>>

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How to Get Fuller Lips Without Collagen Injections

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Recently I decided I wanted fuller lips. I am not fond of needles going anywhere my face so of course Collagen injections were out. Not to mention, they are extremely expensive. So after searching around, I found a different way of How to Get Fuller Lips WITHOUT Collagen Injections. Let me tell you, it's something you will want to pout about (but in a good way). How to Get Fuller Lips Without Collagen Injections I have always been a lip gloss kind of girl. As a teen you would never really see me without it. As I've grown older I've tried the lipsticks and liners and they just aren't Keep Reading >>>

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3-Minute Peppermint Hot Chocolate

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Tis' the Season for hot chocolate. I bet you are sipping on some right now, aren't you? If you answered no, I am going to go ahead and assume your store was out of hot chocolate because with the cold weather, everyone needs some in a mug and in their hands at all times! So if you don't have any right now and wondering how long it'd take you to make some, I am going to let you in on a little secret! I am partnering with International Delight today to share with a 3-Minute Peppermint Hot Chocolate recipe. Wait, just 3 minutes? Oh, yes! It's delicious and a recipe that even Santa will Keep Reading >>>

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15 Star Wars Nails That Show off Your Love For The Force

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I am all about the Light Side of the force but I'll admit, I've thought about turning to the Dark Side. I mean, you get to dress in darker clothing (which is totally slimming) and be feared by many. The downside is you have an entire colony of troopers that can't hit their targets even if their lives depend on it. No, I am not going to switch over to the dark side but I am going to show off my inner Dark Side from time to time with these awesome Star Wars Nails! Aw, who am I kidding? I'll even show off my love for the light side with some of these designs too! 15 Star Wars Nails That Show Keep Reading >>>

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What The Heck Is A Yam Anyway?

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Every Thanksgiving I am supposed to purchase yams to make them as part of our Thanksgiving dinner. It's just been one of those traditional dishes and I hadn't really thought anything of it until recently....What the heck is a Yam anyway? Is it a potato? Is it a squash? What is it? How could I go so long eating yams year after year without knowing what it actually was? I figured hey, it tastes sort of like a sweet potato so maybe it's that. Nope! It sort of looks like a squash too so maybe it's that...NOPE! Ugh, what is it? So, what is a yam? Well... A yam is NOT a potato and Keep Reading >>>

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I Will Not Let The Holdays Overwhelm Me

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If I drop the Christmas ham on the kitchen floor, the dog eats it, gets sick and throws up right under the tree, I will not let the holidays overwhelm me. If I forget about the Elf on The Shelf and my daughter cries because she's pretty sure the reason he didn't report back to the North Pole last night is because he's died a magical death and now Santa will never even know he's gone, I will not let the holidays overwhelm me. If I go Black Friday shopping, forget to turn the light off inside my car, get stranded and have to call my husband out at 4am to give me a jump, I will not let Keep Reading >>>

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Halloween Chocolate Kettle Corn

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Halloween is almost here and year after year we use it as an excuse to indulge in delicious treats. Sure you can wait until Halloween night when the kids do all the work getting the candy for you to raid OR you can make yourself this Halloween Chocolate Kettle Corn and satisfy that craving now. Your choice but I'll sit here and munch on this wait I wait... Oh did I mention this is entirely homemade? Yup, it's that delicious! So if you are still reading you've decided to make this homemade Halloween Chocolate Kettle Corn and for that I am applauding you. It's sweet, salty, and Keep Reading >>>

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One Mom’s Solution to Snotty Clothes

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Cold weather has finally arrived and while the cool nights are amazing, cool days mean kids spending more time in the classroom and less outside running around. And what are classrooms but breeding grounds for germs... Yup, before you know it kids are going to bring home germs and sniffly noses. And know what else they're going to bring home? Snotty clothes. I'm talking clothes smeared with gross, disgusting streaks of snot. And if you're the one in your home who does the laundry, you know Exactly what I'm talking about. Multiple kids? We're talking epidemic. Good news is, I don't have to Keep Reading >>>

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Charlie Brown Muddy Buddies

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As a kid I can remember watching the adventures of Charlie Brown on the tele (yes that is what I used to call it back in the day) and there was something about that little boy in a yellow and brown shirt with his adorable little white dog that truly stuck with me. I think he ultimately stuck with so many of us. That is why it's so exciting to hear The Peanuts Movie will be released soon! So while I wait here in anticipation, I am going to devour this Charlie Brown Muddy Buddies snack I came up with. It's delicious, chocolatey, and everything you'd want in a sweet snack! Plus if you have Keep Reading >>>

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How To Make Going To The Vet Easier

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Disclosure: Post is sponsored by Merial, a world-leading animal health company, providing a comprehensive range of products to enhance the health and well-being of pets, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure. I love my cats Cookie, Kittay, Patches, and Kisses. But, their curiosity puts them at risk for contact with rabies-infected creatures. In 2013, nearly 500 domestic animals within the United States contracted the rabies virus, and cats accounted for more than half of these cases.1 Merial, the maker of PUREVAX® Feline Rabies vaccines, has created Feline Keep Reading >>>

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Fruit and Granola Parfait

Breakfast Is The Most Important Meal Of The Day

As a kid I remember visiting McDonald's frequently for one particular item and it wasn't for the french fries and chicken nuggets (although those are delicious). It was actually for their Fruit 'N Yogurt Parfait. Unfortunately, I haven't seen one of those in years so I decided to make a comeback with my own recipe. So today I am partnering with Nature Valley™ Protein Soft Baked Granola Bites to share with you this Fruit and Granola Parfait. I promise, it will become your new favorite parfait! What You Will Need to Make a Fruit and Granola Parfait: Nature Valley™ Protein Soft Baked Keep Reading >>>

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