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DIY Play Kitchen Play kitchen tutorial | Play kitchen ideas | #woodentoys #kidskitchen #beautifulspaces It is a hard job finding a play kitchen that is functional and beautiful. Try this DIY Kids Wooden Kitchen Makeover to take your existing kitchen from boring to beautiful, drab to fab!
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DIY Wooden Kids Kitchen Makeover – Easy, Simple, Realistic Play Kitchen Update

September 19, 2018

Finding the perfect play kitchen is kind of hard when you are looking for something functional, beautiful and inexpensive.  Instead of spending a small fortune buying a perfect play kitchen I decided to just makeover the wooden play kitchen that we already owned. I have… [read more]

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Wondering if you should continue your anxiety medications when pregnant? Not every pregnancy is the same and not every woman is the same. Read these three different pregnancy stories comparing pregnancies with and without medications.
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Anxiety Medication during Pregnancy – A Personal With and Without Comparison

September 18, 2018

  Pregnancy is presumed to be this magical time for every mom. Anyone who has been pregnant knows this is generally not the case. Pregnancy is long, uncomfortable, messy and emotional. If you are a mom who suffers from anxiety pregnancy can get downright crazy…. [read more]

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Free Digital Halloween Books for Preschool aged Children

September 15, 2018

  Why a Digital Library is a MUST have for your Kids I love reading and I really want my kids to love reading too.  I have always been a physical book reader.  I love the feel of the pages under my fingers and the… [read more]

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How to Create a Morning Routine for Busy Moms

September 14, 2018

How to Create a Morning Routine for Busy Moms School is in full swing and instead of feeling frazzled I am feeling fully in control and on top of things.  I thrive on routine and the school year has given me the motivation to tighten… [read more]

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The Best Pregnancy Subscription Box – A Mama Bird Box Review

September 13, 2018

For a mother with anxiety subscription boxes are an awesome treat!  We often forget to take care of ourselves so when a subscription box arrives its a nice reminder that we are important too! Pregnancy is a fantastic time to get a subscription box.  Now… [read more]

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Fun and Easy Kids Halloween Footprint Art – Plus Free Printable Templates

September 12, 2018

Halloween with kids is SO MUCH FUN, isn’t it?  Trick-or-treating, pumpkin patches, costumes, cookies, decor, and crafting! My husband and I are kids at heart and we love doing it big for all the kid holidays.  Yes, Halloween is for kids!  Whoever decided that it… [read more]

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If you try looking for a Halloween Dollhouse your will be dissapointed as it just doesn't exist! Make your own DIY Halloween Dollhouse for your kids instead! Super easy, cheap and a perfect chance to show your love for all things Halloween!
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DIY Halloween Dollhouse

September 5, 2018

How to Create a DIY Halloween Dollhouse So I love the holidays.  Like really love holidays!  I love the smells, the decorating, getting all the “feels” from the season. Halloween was always one of my favorites.  I just loved dressing up, trick-or-treating in the crisp… [read more]

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These Halloween Ghost Cookies are super easy to make, extra tasty and a great way to get your kids into the kitchen this holiday season! One of my favorite Halloween treats to make each year!
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Kids in the Kitchen – Halloween Ghost Cookies

August 30, 2018

As a child, I spent a good amount of time at my grandparent’s house.  It was one of my favorite places to be.  I was the first grandchild and the only girl for a good long while.  I have such great memories of sleepovers, popcorn,… [read more]

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