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Let’s Play the Quiet Game

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I think we have all said, especially as parents after a long day, “let’s play the quiet game.” Typically this consists of no one speaking until a child, usually after about 14 seconds, giggles and they are out. Basically, it never works. But in my house, we DO play the quiet game. And this is...

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Free Printable: Vet Office Pretend Play Sheet

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No matter how fun tech is, imagination reigns supreme when given the opportunity, so this week I wanted to share this fun VET PRETEND PLAY PRINTABLE that you can use to spark the fun around your home. From the time your kids start making up play time, they want to be adults. They want to...

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Rainbow Soap Foam Car Wash

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Last year I did a Rainbow Foam craft that my kids loved playing in. It came from a list that a soap company put out on things to do with kids at home and surprise! It was a blast. So a few weeks ago when we got bored again around here, I asked the kids...

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Moms, its OK to get messy. Really.

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Saturday my kids started down the road of sick. It’s the one thing parents dread every season and we have so far been relatively lucky, so I manned up (Womaned up?) and hit this cold head on. Thankfully my kids are pretty good when sick. Even though Phoenyx started puking, he put on a brave...

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Mardi Gras Calming Jar Tutorial

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Last year when I made a Galaxy Jar I really struck a nerve with parents. They were looking for something fun, easy, creative, but still with the ability to spark some quiet time with their children. Now that it’s the turn of the year and the holidays are passing slowly, my kids are just starting...

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