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Decorating Ugly Christmas Sweaters with Teens

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I'm in a different chapter of parenthood. My oldest is just 10 months shy of being an adult, and about 6 months shy of graduating high school. With this different chapter in parenthood comes some bittersweet moments. I still want to cram in a bunch of things that we haven't done yet, and I want to spoil her for Christmas since it's the last Christmas as a minor child. On the … [Read more...] about Decorating Ugly Christmas Sweaters with Teens

15 Reindeer Crafts for Kids

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Are you looking for some of the best reindeer crafts for kids? Getting out the craft stuff was a favorite part of the earlier parenting years. While some of my kids will still enjoy craft time, they're not as into this as they were before. That's why I love sharing crafts for kids like these amazing reindeer crafts with others. These are crafts that bring me back to a phase in … [Read more...] about 15 Reindeer Crafts for Kids

48 Christmas Books for Kids

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Are you ready to start celebrating Christmas? We love recommending books for kids of all ages, but today we're featuring a list of the top 48 Christmas books for kids who may fall under the preteen year age group. While your preteen and teen can still enjoy these childhood classics, this list is mostly for those at home with little ones who want to increase the excitement for … [Read more...] about 48 Christmas Books for Kids

Disney•Pixar’s INCREDIBLES 2 Plus Incredibles Gift Guide #Incredibles2

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Watch out summer of 2018, because this family that kept my sons glued to the movies when I needed time to work from home is back and better than ever. Disney Pixar's Incredibles 2 is releasing in theaters in June 2018. I am so excited that I am able to share a sneak peek trailer with you all, enjoy! ABOUT THE MOVIE Everyone’s favorite family of superheroes is back in … [Read more...] about Disney•Pixar’s INCREDIBLES 2 Plus Incredibles Gift Guide #Incredibles2

Disney•Pixar’s COCO Now Playing Plus Ultimate Coco Gift Guide

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I am super excited about Coco playing in theaters now, obviously, I love Disney movies, but there's an animated short that is to be shown for a limited time before Coco? For a limited time see Olaf's Frozen Adventure, an animated short playing before Coco in theaters everywhere! I noticed when driving by our local theater that Coco was playing and to my surprise, after … [Read more...] about Disney•Pixar’s COCO Now Playing Plus Ultimate Coco Gift Guide

Giving Your Kid A Santa-stic Christmas

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Christmas is a time for family. And, as a child, the festive period is somehow even more magical. Maybe it’s the novelty and newness of this special time of year, or maybe it’s the beauty of believing in Santa Claus. Whatever the case, you should let this childlike mindset reignite your love for the festive season too. Your goal should be to give your kid a “Santa-stic” … [Read more...] about Giving Your Kid A Santa-stic Christmas

Take Christmas To A New Level With These Fabulous Ideas

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Christmas is nearly upon us, so it’s probably a good time to begin thinking about preparing for the festive season so that as soon as thanksgiving has come and past, you can concentrate on making this the best Christmas yet. Instead of doing what you usually do, why not take Christmas to a new level with these fabulous ideas? Image Decoration One of the first things … [Read more...] about Take Christmas To A New Level With These Fabulous Ideas