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Check out these FUN Tricksters Bike Helmets and some Bike Safety Tips

Check out these FUN Tricksters Bike Helmets and some Bike Safety Tips

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This post is Sponsored by Tricksters Helmets but my opinions are 100% my own! Spring is here which means we are outdoors a lot more and that means the girls will be riding their bikes.  Time to talk about bike safety.  We live in a neighborhood set back a few streets from the main road but there is still a good amount of traffic that comes by our house.   So I make sure that I'm outside when the girls are riding their bikes and we always practice safety as well.   They have a certain area on our street they can ride to and from since they are still too young to ride off without me on their own.  One of my daughters still has her training wheels on her bike, which I'm hoping to get off this...

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How to Make Crafts Using Broken Crayons

How to Make Crafts Using Broken Crayons

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Broken crayons normally litter your kid's rooms. Bits and pieces of these once useful crayons are now adding to the clutter. For some, the only solution is to throw them in the trash. Take a minute to think about the fact that you may be able to create attractive crafts using broken crayons. You can easily make those crayons useful again for your kids. Here are some of the few interesting crafts that kids can make using broken crayons. How to Make Crafts Using Broken Crayons Make a New Set of Trendy Crayons With this project, your kids can remold broken crayons in order to make a new set. The project does involve melting crayons, so adult supervision is necessary. Here’s how to it: Find...

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Handmade Father’s Day Crafts for Kids

Handmade Father’s Day Crafts for Kids

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  Mother's Day has passed and now another big day approaches that's just as important....Father's Day! Sometimes it's easy to find a present for grown ups to give as presents but the kids need help with their ideas for dad on that special day. Don't neglect the kids' giving this year.  Check out these 12 Handmade Father's Day Crafts for kid's to help you show their daddy how awesome he is! 12 Handmade Father's Day Crafts for Kids You Are My Superhero | Glued to My Crafts - Dad's always need a card on Father's Day, why not let the kids be the one to make it this year? Hand and Footprint Art | The Whoot - For those dads who love to keep little items as memories, why not give him a...

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5 Ways to Entertain the Kids This Summer

5 Ways to Entertain the Kids This Summer

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5 Ways to Entertain the Kids This Summer Finding ways to entertain the kids this summer may be challenging. Let's face it there are only so many activities and outings your budget and sanity can handle! There are times when you just want to relax, but the kids are bored and you need to entertain them. Before you even get to the point where the kids are complaining about being bored, have a game plan! Below are five ways to entertain the kids this summer and most of them won't cost you a lot of money either! Keep Crafts on Hand Spend a weekend putting together some crafts the kids can easily do. Organize all of the supplies and instructions into one big box. When the kids want something to...

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Back To School Rice Krispies Recipe

Back To School Rice Krispies Recipe

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Believe it or not, the kids are really excited to go back to school in a few weeks.  They don't see all their friends over the summer so they are looking forward to getting back in touch with everyone.   Both of my girls are very social but also good students and they enjoy school... at least now!  I'm sure as they head into middle school, that'll be a different story. In honor of the kids going back to school, here is a fun recipe that the kids can help you make.  Back to School Rice Krispies Treats.  They are super colorful and fun to celebrate the back to school season!  These are perfect to whip up for an after school treat. We love making these and we like to add different toppings...

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3 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More Fruits This Summer

3 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More Fruits This Summer

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Summer is a time where fun is supposed to happen. However, kids seem to think their parents are MEAN for making them eat fruits and vegetables. Some kids just avoid eating fruit and will not consume it no matter how hard you try. With fruit being expensive, you need a few tricks up your sleeve to get your kids to eat more fruits this summer: Parents need to eat more fruits How many of you know kids that will eat fruits while their parents are consuming ice cream? Not too many! If you want your kids to eat more fruit this summer, then it’s time for you to get on the fruit eating bandwagon. Make it fun for your whole family and create a challenge. Challenge your entire family to try at least...

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Coloring Pages

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Coloring Pages

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Coloring Pages Are you just as excited about BEAUTY AND THE BEAST live-action film as we are? My girls are both so excited about the release of this. One of my girls LOVES Emma Watson and the other LOVES Belle, so needless to say, we will be there on opening night, March 17, 2017, to see it! I love how Disney has turned some of my favorite films into live-action films so I know this one won't disappoint us. While the kids are waiting for the movie to arrive in theaters, check out this awesome BEAUTY AND THE BEAST coloring pages that you can download for them to color. Or perhaps for you! BEAUTY AND THE BEAST   See the newest clips below for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!...

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Disney Princess Fans : All the Princess Movies are Coming out of the Vault!!

Disney Princess Fans : All the Princess Movies are Coming out of the Vault!!

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For all of your Disney Princess lovers, for the first time in like EVER, all of the Princess movies will be released from the vault and sold at the same time!!!  Now through October 17, 2016 you will find all the princess movies in your local stores.  It's the perfect time to complete your Disney Princess Collection or start one for your favorite little princess!  This has never happened before and it may not happen again. We are super excited because even though my girls are 11 and 9 they still love the Princesses!  My oldest LOVES Belle so I'll be getting her the 25th Anniversary edition of Beauty and the Beast on Blu-ray™ (Out Sept. 20th) for Christmas.  She's going to be so excited!!...

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5 Ways to get Kids to Snack on Fresh Veggies

5 Ways to get Kids to Snack on Fresh Veggies

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We are building a raised garden this year and I hoping that by growing some of our own veggies, my kids will want to eat more of them.  I'll try anything to get them to eat more veggies.  This summer we will be concentrating on making more healthy choices when snacking.  I've come up with a few ways of getting my kids to eat better that I'm definitely going to try.   I thinking that getting kids to make healthy snack choices is easier than most parents realize. Availability Kids (and adults) will grab what is convenient to snack on, so it is important to keep healthy snacks readily available.  Have veggies cut and ready for the family to increases the odds of a healthy snack choice.  Clear...

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Disney Channel’s Adventures in Babysitting on DVD June 28, 2016

Disney Channel’s Adventures in Babysitting on DVD June 28, 2016

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Join stars Sabrina Carpenter (“Girl Meets World”) and Sofia Carson (“Descendants”) as two competing babysitters that turn an ordinary night into a night NO ONE will forget in Disney Channel’s Original Movie Adventures in Babysitting on DVD June 28th! This new movie is based on the wildly popular film from the 1980’s by the same name and is sure to be a hit with kids and parents alike. This DVD also features exclusive hilarious bloopers!!! About Adventures in Babysitting "Adventures in Babysitting," inspired by the hugely popular 1980s film of the same name, is an upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie starring Sabrina Carpenter (of Disney Channel's hit comedy series "Girl Meets World") and...

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The Jungle Book Free Activities and a Fun Clip!

The Jungle Book Free Activities and a Fun Clip!

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I’m so excited to be able to say that THE JUNGLE BOOK is now playing in theaters everywhere! I've heard great things about it and the girls and I are going to see it this week since they are on school vacation. In celebration of THE JUNGLE BOOK opening, here is an amazing video highlighting the voices in the film including Bill Murray (“Baloo”), Sir Ben Kingsley (“Bagheera”), Lupita Nyong’o (“Raksha”), Scarlett Johansson (“Kaa”), Idris Elba (“Shere Khan”), Christopher Walken (“King Louie”), Giancarlo Esposito (“Akela”) and Neel Sethi who plays Mowgli, the only live action character in the film! The Jungle Book Free Activities Plus!  Check out these fun and FREE Activities for the kids. ...

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Check out this Never Before Seen Footage of The BFG {Out July 1, 2016} #TheBFG

Check out this Never Before Seen Footage of The BFG {Out July 1, 2016} #TheBFG

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I'm so excited to share the latest trailer for THE BFG, which includes new, never-before-seen footage of the BFG (Big Friendly Giant). The film, which is directed by Steven Spielberg and based on the best-selling book by Roald Dahl, hits theaters everywhere on July 1st! I am SO EXCITED to see this movie.  I am a huge Roald Dahl fan and THE BFG was one of my favorite books when I was a kid.   The girls and I recently read it together and they loved it too.  This is going to be a great summer family movie!! See some never before seen footage of The BFG below..... Never Before Seen Footage of The BFG The talents of three of the world’s greatest storytellers – Roald Dahl, Walt Disney and...

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The Good Dinosaur Review

The Good Dinosaur Review

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From the innovative minds of Disney•Pixar comes a hilariously heartwarming adventure about the power of confronting and overcoming your fears and discovering who you are meant to be -  The Good Dinosaur, which is now on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD. The Good Dinosaur asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely, and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? In this epic journey into the world of dinosaurs, an apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of. There is nothing better than...

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FREE Zootopia Coloring Sheets & more!

FREE Zootopia Coloring Sheets & more!

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You guys, ZOOTOPIA is opens in theaters now!!  We saw it last week and it's SOOOOO GOOD!!!  It's now one of my favorite Disney movies and I can't wait to see it again!  And it's not just for the kids.  My husband and I absolutely LOVED it too.  It has a great message about Girl Power and not letting anyone tell you that you can't do something... because you can!  I try every day to teach my girls that the sky is the limit... they want to do it, then they can do it!  It just takes a little work but if you try hard enough, you can ALWAYS reach your goal. Are your kids loving ZOOTOPIA as much as we are?  The fun doesn't have to stop when you leave the theater.... you can keep it going at home...

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DC Super Hero Girls $100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway

DC Super Hero Girls $100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway

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I love the new DC Super Hero Girls!  I try to teach my girls everyday that they can do anything they put their mind to.  Girl Power is all around them and they can and will do anything that a boy can do!!!  If your kids are looking for some action-packed girl power, look no further than DC Super Hero Girls. DC Entertainment’s latest animated series features a dynamic group of Super Heros on their journey of discovering the power of their unique abilities and friendships.  I love how dynamic the characters are, from strong and fearless to edgy and fun.  There is a character that every girl can relate too! The DC Super Hero Girls YouTube channel makes it easy for our kids to watch their...

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