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Homemade Hand Sanitizer - With Aloe Vera

May 28, 2021 · Updated June 16, 2021 · 2 Comments

jars of hand sanitizer

It's so easy to make hand sanitizer! In just minutes you can make homemade hand sanitizer with just 2 ingredients, 3 if you want to make them colorful. This diy hand sanitizer is also fun to make with the kids with supervision. Arts and crafts time with kids can be super fun, but it can...

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Matcha Latte Bombs

May 2, 2021 · Leave a Comment

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With Mother’s Day coming up, you may be searching for the perfect gift that is from the heart (or shaped like one!) These matcha latte bombs are easy to make and takes 20 minutes to make! To me it's better than most matcha latte recipes I've tried! I love giving and receiving handmade treats for...

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Preschool Worksheets - ABCs

March 12, 2021 · 2 Comments

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Cooking at home is a little different these days, especially if you have children. I'm always looking for busy activities for the kids and these kindergarten worksheets does the job! Kids tracing is  great for development, it also buys me time to cook meals. I've included some free printable preschool worksheets below. Kids are incredible....

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Math Activities For Preschoolers At Home

December 11, 2020 · Updated March 9, 2021 · 1 Comment

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Teaching kids math can be frustrating until you learn to speak their language especially in early childhood. One thing that works great for teaching your children is food.  Try these simple math activities at home. I love making learning like educational games for younger children. Below you'll find some math activities for preschoolers including free...

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Alphabet Letter Art

August 5, 2020 · Updated March 14, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Dot letter sheet with fish

If you are looking for something fun and educational that your kids can doing indoors when the weather is not great, check out these awesome Food Alphabet Letter Art Worksheets! You can print these for free and since there is one sheet per every letter of the alphabet, your kiddos are sure to have endless...

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Great Wolf Lodge Review

March 1, 2020 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

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Our family was invited to the Great Wolf Lodge to experience everything the Spring Breakout event has to offer. They provided hotel accommodations, wolf passes, and meals for my family. As always, all opinions are my own. I hope you enjoy this Great Wolf Lodge review! From the moment we stepped into the Great Wolf...

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Travel and Money Saving Tips At Disney Aulani

January 4, 2020 · Updated March 15, 2021 · Leave a Comment

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My family recently took our first trip to the Aulani Disney resort and we had an incredible time! It was the perfect place for the whole family. There were plenty of activities geared toward our kids, but with lots of nice elements for adults as well. We were welcomed "home" with open arms the minute...

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How to Pack a Kid's Suitcase Efficiently

December 18, 2019 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

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I’m so excited I get to begin preparing for our next family trip! We are heading to the beautiful Disney Aulani resort. We have some really fun things planned for the whole family. The less fun part? How to pack kids suitcases efficiently is a commonly asked question and I have the answer for you!...

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The Best Homemade Play Dough

December 16, 2019 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

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With gift-giving season in full swing, I’ve been on the hunt for ideas for fun, inexpensive gifts my kids can give to their friends. I didn’t want to waste money on cheap, packaged toys that kids would soon break or throw away, or with more sugary sweets. Plus, my kids are in the ‘helping’ phase...

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Easy Cheese Board

May 26, 2019 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

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Jazz up your parties with an easy cheese board filled with fruit and snacks. Best of all you can make this easy cheese board in minutes. It's perfect for entertaining and backyard barbecues. They're beautiful, impressive and requires no cooking. Why you'll love this cheese board idea One stop shop - I bought all the...

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Fine Motor Skills Development Activity - Free Printout

November 26, 2018 · Updated March 9, 2021 · 1 Comment

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Over the years I've been a parent, I've learned cooking and children's activities go hand in hand. In other words, in order for me to cook, I've always needed to keep my kids occupied like activities for young children. Keep reading and I've included some free fine motor skills worksheets below. This is one of...

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School Lunch Box Tips

August 29, 2018 · Updated January 11, 2021 · Leave a Comment

It’s that time of year again! Are you ready for it? The kids are heading back to school soon, and it won’t be long before they’re asking you what you’re going to make them for lunch. That means we’re once again faced with the age-old dilemma: how do we give our young ones the healthy,...

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Unicorn Sand Slime

June 23, 2018 · Updated March 14, 2021 ·

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Make this easy unicorn sand slime with the kiddos for a fun easy summer activity! It's officially summer. That also means it's summer break and a lot of time with the kids. I wanted to do something fun with my sons since we are home more.  I've always wanted to make kinetic sand. I tried...

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Dylan's First Birthday

February 26, 2017 · Updated March 15, 2021 ·

I absolutely love parties. A fun fact about me is I've always wanted to be an event planner since I was a teenager. I never pursued it, so when it's time for my kid's first birthdays I have a lot of fun. First birthdays are big in our family and I'm always excited to use...

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Fire Truck Paw Patrol Party

September 18, 2016 · Updated March 15, 2021 ·

I'm so excited to share my son's 3rd Birthday party photos!  For those who have followed me along my Easy Toddler Meals journey, you'll know my son Colin is why this blog exists. It was one day back in 2014 when he decided to show me his great eating habits. From then on out, he...

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Hi! I'm Charisse, mom of two boys and lover of anything simple and easy. Here you'll find food for the whole family and things to do with the family as well. I'm all about food and fun inspiration! Read More…

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