tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84797205736607405582024-03-04T22:07:30.324-08:00Little Birdie SecretsA nest of creative ideas, tips, & tutorials for the hip chick. Find craft ideas and how-to's for sewing, quilting, home decor, scrapbooking, babies, gifts, and more!Little Birdie Secretshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618255906575437380noreply@blogger.comBlogger1268125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479720573660740558.post-75710819848242157902015-11-16T07:00:00.000-08:002015-11-16T07:00:02.705-08:00holiday breakfasts for guests {with pillsbury grands!}<br />
I love this time of year! There are several holidays on the horizon and I always get excited to host special guests that come to visit. It’s such a special time of year to have visitors and friends and family come together and enjoy time with one another. I like to make sure my guests feel welcome and comfortable in my home. That starts with breakfast! Who doesn’t love a good breakfast?<br />
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<b><a href="http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=177082923&iu=/5485/sugar.pop/track">Pillsbury™ Grands! Cinnamon Rolls</a></b> are the perfect breakfast for your guests during the holiday season. They are a perfect special indulgence for special guests. I love that they are easy, delicious and quick to prepare. No matter what time your guests awake, you can pop these in the oven and in no time they will have a special delicious breakfast that feels like you are pampering them. The smells that will fill your home make it feel like the holidays!<br />
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What I especially love about the <b><a href="http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=177082923&iu=/5485/sugar.pop/track">Pillsbury™ Grands! Cinnamon Rolls</a></b> is the fact that I can just pop them in the oven and continue to enjoy my special guests without being in the kitchen cooking and taking time away from them. The most important thing you can give your guests is time. Your house will also smell amazing while they bake! <br />
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Laundry is such a chore at my house. I’ve got three boys at home, plus my husband so you can imagine how quickly the laundry piles up! It is summer too, so there are all sorts of things that need to be washed like sports gear, swimming and beach gear, towels and all our regular clothing too. With three boys you can imagine the tough stains I face, as well. Somehow they manage to get a stain with every park trip-grass stains or mud stains! And not to mention keeping the ketchup and mustard stains at bay during summer BBQ season.<br />
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Packed with three color-safe OxiClean™ stain-fighters, it helps break down and remove a wide range of tough, dried-on stains the first time. Exactly what I need in my house!<br />
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I’ve been washing this shirt of my husband’s that has stains along the collar and I just haven’t been able to get it back to the bright white color I want.<br />
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You can see those dark stains around the collar. <b><a href="http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=168096243&iu=/5485/sugar.pop/track">OxiClean™ Laundry Detergent</a></b> totally got rid of the stains and made a brilliant white shirt! I was so happy because I was about to throw this shirt away and purchase a new one, and now I don’t have to!<br />
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*Please follow manufacturer directions for your garments. For best results, pretreat stains with laundry detergent, wait 5-10 minutes and then wash.<br />
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Does anyone else get tired of packing lunches for your kids? It can get so monotonous! I never want my kids to get bored of what I pack for them, so I try really hard to mix up what I give them. I also want to be conscious of packing healthy items that will sustain them throughout the school day. It can be hard since the healthy items are often perishable and harder to pack until it is time to eat.<br />
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With Summer here, I wanted to make sure I took some time to get creative and new ideas for packing back to school lunches in Fall. First I started with getting some new lunch boxes and containers!<br />
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Have you seen the <b><a href="http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=164527083&iu=/5485/sugar.pop/track">Rubbermaid LunchBlox</a></b>? These are awesome! Just these containers alone are going to make for more exciting lunches for my kids, let alone the food I decide to pack in them.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Rubbermaid LunchBlox comes with a cooling piece so you can feel confident sending perishable items into school no matter what time your child has lunch! The best part about it is the containers stack right on top of it so they stay cool for a long time! I think that is genius.</span></div>
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Life with three boys is busy! Can any other moms relate? With Summer upon us, I feel a little bit of relief from the hectic school schedule, but life is still busy! We've got summer camps, summer lessons and plenty of beach days, trips and fun outings planned. We pack a lot of lunches in the summer and we love to hike and have picnic lunches wherever we are exploring. I always stock up on easy snacks to throw in a tote or backpack for days we are away.<br />
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<a href="http://clvr.li/1JLGV9P"><b>OREO</b></a> has some new 2-packs that I am so happy about! These are a convenient grab-and-go snack designed for packed schedules. Plus, I love that they are portioned just right. Containing two cookies per pack, this OREO 2-pack is the perfect serving size to satisfy your sweet tooth on-the-go.<br />
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Whether it’s slipped into your purse or tucked away in the glove compartment, the OREO 2-pack is perfect for a quick treat at work, running errands, carpooling to family activities or family day trips.<br />
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I have been putting them in my boys' lunches and they were so excited the first time they got one! They loved that it was the perfect treat size and had two full size cookies!<br />
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I'll admit. These aren't just perfect for kids. I tossed one in my purse when I had a long, busy day and I was so happy to grab a little treat on the go when I was feeling hungry.<br />
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I know you and your family with love these new OREO 2-packs just as much as I do. With all your summer plans you will want to have these on hand to take with you and enjoy! <br />
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OREO 2-pack multipacks are sold in packages of 18 and can be found at local grocery stores<br />
2-pack multipacks are also available in Nutter Butter. Happy Summer!<br />
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I love milk. I especially love milk with my chocolate cake, but that can't happen all the time so I try to get my milk in at other times. I also try to ensure my kids are getting milk and drinking up for their growing bodies! I like to start every day with the power of protein. Milk has 8 grams of high-quality protein, which could be the difference between just living life…and milking it! It also has 9 essential nutrients in each 8 ounce glass.<br />
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So, in order to milk life, I decided to complete the <b><a href="http://clvr.li/milklfe">Milk Life Challenge</a></b> with my family! Their have been such fun challenges each day and it has made me realize that milking life is really so fun and inspiring. I want to make the most out of each day that I have with my precious family and enjoy all our moments together.<br />
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One of the challenges we completed was the Be The Wheel Deal. It encouraged us to get out on some wheels...any wheels! We got our skateboards and bikes out and had a blast.<br />
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I personally did the Stretch Your Workout challenge by increasing my workout by 10 minutes. It made me realize that 10 minutes isn't that much! What a great way to challenge myself to do just a little bit more. You can convince yourself to do anything for 10 more minutes, yet it made me feel so much better those days because I had accomplished a challenge. Now that's milking life!<br />
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So, how are you going to Milk Life? Be sure to check out the <b><a href="http://clvr.li/milklfe">Milk Life Challenge</a></b> and accomplish something new! You might even win a prize!<br />
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Having a new baby is so exciting yet it can be so overwhelming at the same time! I’ve been celebrating with a friend who is about to have a baby soon and she was asking some of our friends about what things we wish we had known before we had our babies. We all swapped stories and shared with her in the joy and challenges a newborn will bring to her life. Getting advice from fellow moms is one of the best things for me when having my firstborn. There is so much to know and fellow moms can be such a great support to one another.<br />
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One thing that one of my friends talked to me about before I had my firstborn was skincare. Babies have such sensitive skin and you want to make sure you are taking proper care of it! I was grateful for the wisdom she shared with me because after having my son I recognized immediately that he had very sensitive skin that was prone to irritation with many products I tried. As he grew older we started seeing that he had eczema and we had to be careful about how we took care of his skin. There are so many gentle products out there that are made particularly for babies’ skin.<br />
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A great line of products is <b><a href="http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=154561083&iu=/5485/sugar.pop/track">Mustela</a></b>. Mustela knows that nothing is more precious than your baby, and so it is committed to safety first and foremost. Developed in collaboration with healthcare professionals, all of Mustela’s products are hypoallergenic, high-tolerance and do not contain any parabens, phenoxyethanol, phtalates or alcohol. Before being marketed, they are systematically put through the strictest possible tests to confirm that they are of the safest quality.<br />
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That is just what baby needs! I really love the <b><a href="http://www.mustelausa.com/shop/our-products/dermo-cleansing.html">Dermo-Cleansing</a></b> and <b><a href="http://www.mustelausa.com/shop/our-products/spf-50-broad-spectrum-mineral-sunscreen-lotion.html">sunscreen</a></b>…<br />
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Sunscreen was a real irritant on my son’s skin but I knew that I needed to use it to protect his precious skin! I am so glad to have the Mustela brand because it was just perfect for my son.<br />
Be sure to check out all of the Mustela products for purchase at Diapers.com and keep your little one’s skin healthy!<br />
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Be sure to check out a cool contest Mustela has going on for Mother's Day! Head on over to their Facebook page to enter their <a href="http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=154561083&iu=/5485/sugar.pop/track"><b>Mustela Moms Know Best contest</b></a> for a chance to win a bundle of products (over a $100 value!). There are two winners every day, so be sure to enter daily with your tips, tricks and advice!<br />
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Anyone else get a little intimidated thinking about tax season? I know I sure have in the past, but using <a href="http://clvr.li/1CgaaxB">TurboTax</a> has helped a ton! It can be a lot of work to get all your paperwork together and figure everything out especially if you have finances in a lot of different places.<br />
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Anybody else as crazy as I am and already starting some holiday gift shopping? I like to get a head start so that I don't feel stressed and agitated near the holidays when I want to relax and soak up the festivities.<br />
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I have a great gift idea for the gamers in your life. We recently got to try out the new <b><a href="http://clvr.li/1sNrz0x">Petz Beach</a> </b>game for Nintendo 3DS! This is a really fun game for all kids!<br />
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The franchise that has sold over 23 million units worldwide is back and
more interactive than ever. Petz fans will embark on the ultimate
adventure in <a href="http://clvr.li/1sNrz0x">Petz Beach</a>, where players can care for a variety of dogs,
complete quests to expand their village and connect with other Petz
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My boys loved the freedom they had in the game to explore so many different things! I love that creativity aspect of the game. There are more than 50 different types of animals in the game from dogs
and cats, to dolphins and whales. Because the environment in game
changes with the seasons, the adventure lasts all year long!<br />
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As players explore the town and meet new neighbors with their pets, the
game expands and grows. Helping new friends will expand the village as
the game progresses. Through its partnership with Encyclopaedia Britannica, <b><a href="http://clvr.li/1sNrz0x">Petz Beach</a></b>
incorporates learning along the way. As kids care for their pets and
complete missions, they’ll learn facts about animals, plants and
insects!<br />
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Last
month I spent a fabulous weekend in Arizona with my high school
girlfriends--a trip we plan in a different city every couple of years.
Each trip is jam-packed with non-stop talking, eating, shopping, more talking, and very little sleep. And it's always over too soon. </div>
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this year we found time to add one more thing. . .crafting! What took
us so long? Maybe the thought of coming up with a craft, buying all the
supplies, and and figuring out how much everybody owed me was just too daunting. But
then a fabulous new company called <a href="http://www.apostrophe-s.com/">Apostrophe S</a> came along and made it
so EASY. I picked a craft, ordered the kits, and shoved them in my
suitcase. Done! I was hooked as soon as I saw the cute packaging that all their crafts
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jammies chatting. Our late night crafting party was probably the first
time during the weekend that there was a pause in the conversation!</div>
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I chose this darling painted spoon craft for my friends and me to make. The
<a href="http://www.apostrophe-s.com/store/wanna-spoon.html">"Wanna Spoon?"</a> craft kit from Apostrophe S comes with three bamboo
kitchen utensils, four paint colors, a clear top coat, painter's tape,
sandpaper, a paintbrush, and leather ties for the spoons. All we really
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And then we painted!</div>
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Everyone's spoons turned out different but so cute! Most of us did simple color blocking. </div>
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One friend was feeling more creative and added hand-painted details. I LOVE how her spoons turned out!<br />
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These
are my spoons--a little simpler but I love them. These would make an
awesome bridal shower gift (if I could bear to part with them!). <br />
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The cool things about <a href="http://www.apostrophe-s.com/">Apostrophe S</a> is that their craft kits are all-inclusive so you can host craft parties for
friends without having to gather a bunch of supplies and hope everyone pays you back. And you don't have to all do the same project. Each party guest goes to the Web site and pays for their kit, then all the kits are shipped to the hostess' house. The best part for
me is that I can sit down with friends and make something cute that I
will actually use and <i>finish it in one night</i>! Perfect
because I am the Queen of Unfinished Projects. I've had the opportunity
to attend two Apostrophe S craft parties so far. I made this darling Halloween
wreath. . .<br />
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One of my very favorite chocolate dessert recipes of ALL TIME is a gluten-free recipe. I keep it on my short list for when I need a dessert to serve to gluten-free friends. But don't let the gluten-free label fool you--this rich, dense, fudgy flourless chocolate cake recipe is out-of-this-world-delicious. Trust me. You'll be seeking out new gluten-free friends just so you have an excuse to make it. Find the recipe <a href="http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2011/06/death-by-chocolate-recipe-flourless.html">here</a>. <br />
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This summer I was again asked to be the crafts counselor for our church's girls camp. Crafting is my favorite part of camp, so of course I said yes! We wanted to give each girl a small book of scriptures so we could all read together before bed at night, so each girl got to cover a mini Book of Mormon for one of our crafting activities. It took a little preparation on my part, but it was a hit with the girls and the leaders. Here's my tutorial for how to create a fun covered book, complete with a beaded bookmark. These instructions can be used to cover any book or notebook. <br />
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How to Cover a Book</h3>
The best material to use to cover books is book cloth, which has a special backing that protects it from the glue seeping through and ruining the fabric. You can find it at places like Paper Source and online, but I found that it is expensive and rather plain--mostly solid colors and not many prints. To save money and give the girls more options, I chose to only use real book cloth on the spine and make my own book cloth from fabric, iron-on adhesive, and tissue paper for the covers, as I learned in <a href="http://www.damasklove.com/bookbinding-university-make-your-own-bookcloth/">this tutorial</a> by the talented Amber of <a href="http://www.damasklove.com/bookbinding-university-make-your-own-bookcloth/">Damask Love</a>. If you want to make your own book cloth, be sure to get the iron-on adhesive and tissue paper listed under Supplies. <br />
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Chipboard (find it at craft stores, art supply stores, or online)<br />
Book cloth or Fabric (we tried a decorator’s weight fabric and a quilting cotton and both worked great)<br />
Coordinating fabric or book cloth for spine<br />
Heat ‘n Bond Ultrahold iron-on adhesive<br />
White tissue paper<br />
PVA glue (bookbinding glue–find it at Paper Source or other online retailers)<br />
Foam brush<br />
Narrow ribbon for bookmark<br />
Metal charms for bookmark (optional–find these in the jewelry aisle at craft stores)<br />
Metal embellishments for cover (optional–ours are by Tim Holtz)<br />
Needle and coordinating thread<br />
Scissors, Exacto knife, rotary cutter and cutting mat<br />
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First, measure your book. You'll need the height, width, and depth. Now it's time to make your book cloth if you choose to create your own.<br />
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Using your cover measurements, cut two pieces of fabric twice the size of your covers. Iron them if needed. Next, cut a piece of Heat 'n Bond adhesive about the same size and iron onto the back of your fabric pieces, paper-side up, according to the manufacturer's directions. Peel off the paper backing. Iron the tissue paper onto the adhesive--it only takes 1-2 seconds to bond it. Voila! You have made book cloth! <br />
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Use your Exacto knife to cut two pieces of chipboard that are 1/2" longer than the height and 1/4" shorter than the width of your book measurements. </div>
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Cut a piece of narrow ribbon 3" longer than the length of the spine. If you want to add charms, thread them on the ribbon and tie a knot at the end to hold them on. We used two ribbons for our books. </div>
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Using a little PVA glue, attach the top end of the ribbon to the top of the spine, about 1.5" down. Then tuck the ribbon inside the book so it will be out of your way while you finish the covers. </div>
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Cut a piece of book cloth the same height of your spine and twice the width. Spread a thin layer of PVA glue on the book cloth with a foam brush. Center it on the spine and fold it around the cover of the book, smoothing out any wrinkles or bubbles. </div>
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Chipboard Covers</h4>
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If you want to embellish your front cover with a metal accent, follow these directions first. Center a piece of cover chipboard on the back of a piece of your book cloth. Fold each side over to crease it. </div>
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Remove the chipboard and, using the needle and thread, sew the metal
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Next spread PVA glue on the cover chipboard and center it on the back of the book cloth using your fold marks as a guide.<br />
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Now it's time to attach the covers to your book. Each cover will hang over your book about 1/4" on three sides. This will allow a little of your spine to show. Spread a little PVA glue on the back of the covers, avoiding getting glue on the 1/4" of the three overhanging sides. Press and hold in place until it sticks. And you're done!</div>
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Our girls had so much fun making these covered books at girls camp this year. Here are a few more covered book tutorials you might like. And if you're looking for craft camp ideas, check out my other camp crafts for more inspiration!<br />
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<a href="http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2008/11/how-to-make-your-own-book-japanese.html">Japanese bookbinding tutorial </a>{how to make a book from scratch}</div>
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<a href="http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-to-make-your-own-notepads.html">Make Your Own Notepads</a> {from scratch paper and card stock}</div>
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<a href="http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2013/07/duct-tape-girls-camp-crafts-ideas.html">Duct Tape Notebooks</a> {and pens!}</div>
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<a href="http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2013/07/duct-tape-girls-camp-crafts-ideas.html">More Girls Camp Craft Ideas</a></div>
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*This tutorial was originally published at <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2014/07/23/easy-covered-books-tutorial/">Skip To My Lou</a> on July 23, 2014 as a part of their<span style="color: #0000ee;"><u></u></span> Summer Craft Camp series. <div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for subscribing to Little Birdie Secrets! Due to a high amount of stolen content from our site, we have had to truncate our feed. We need to protect our original content so we can continue to provide it to you and our other readers. We know this means you'll need to click to see the rest of our post, but we hope that one click will be worth it to keep the good stuff coming! We appreciate your understanding! Thanks for reading Little Birdie Secrets!
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Today was the first day back to school for my boys! Now begins the busy life. School events, homework, activities, scouts, sports and more! I feel like we are always on the go and I know you probably feel a lot of the same things. One of my biggest challenges is getting dinner on the table for my family so we can have some time together. I love my Crock-Pot®. It is honestly one of my best friends during the school year. Any day that I can get dinner prepped and cooking before the craziness begins is a good day for me. <br>
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I have got three serious LEGO lovers at my house. I loved playing with LEGOS as a kid too and I am happy to see my kids experience the same fun. I think LEGOS are great and offer fun construction play that inspires children to make things at an early age to help build self-confidence and creative thinking skills. Sometimes my older boys get upset at their younger brother for trying to mess with their LEGOS or break what they have built. It is hard because my 4 year old just wants to play, but sometimes in trying to build he actually ends up messing up the older boys' creations.<br>
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Are you all back to school yet? We have a couple more weeks before we begin but I am already stocking up on everything I need for school lunches and snacks. One of the biggest jobs of back to school is getting back into the routine of making lunches. It is always a challenge of finding healthy options that are also quick and convenient. Life is busy, so I got to make it easy on myself! I want my kids to be able to have variety and not get bored of snacks and lunches.<br>
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Anyone else have a hard time keeping up with your house cleaning? I know I do! I love a clean house, so that's not the issue. The issue is finding the time to get everything cleaned up and keeping it clean with 3 boys in the house (4 if you count the husband)! It's just a reality of having kids, they are messy! I try to deep clean as often as I can, but often times there is just time for a quick clean up.<br>
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Enter my friends at <a href="http://clvr.li/1m8XDqd">Swiffer</a>. Have you seen their big green box commercials? I love them. I love seeing people get those boxes and get so excited about some simple tools to clean their homes. I am a big fan of Swiffer products. And lucky for me...I recently got my own big green box!<br>
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With three boys in my house life can get pretty hectic, especially in summer. We are often out having fun at the beach or pool and playing for long hours each day! Sometimes I am too exhausted to cook dinner on those nights, or we are rushing off to another activity so we grab takeout or I whip up something really quick. I always try to include some fruits and veggies but let’s be honest, sometimes it is just hard to ensure my kids are getting all the vitamins they need. My doctor has recommended giving vitamins to my boys and then when they are picky about certain foods I can still feel good that they are getting what they need. <br>
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Vitamins can be kind of yucky tasting though and it can be hard to get your kids to eat them! My boys love Disney and Marvel so when I saw <a href="http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=120096723&iu=/5485/sugar.pop/track">Gummy Vitamins in Disney and Marvel shapes</a>, I was super excited to try them out!<br>
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One of my family's favorite things to do is play games together! We love it and I love that it really bonds and we have so many great laughs and fun times when we play.<i> </i>I got to try out a really fun game recently called Q's Race to the Top and I am excited to introduce you to this great game company. <br>
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My boys love the Muppets and have anxiously been awaiting the release of the <a href="http://bit.ly/MuppetsMostWantedMovie">Muppets Most Wanted</a> movie. I decided it would be fun to throw a little movie party and have the kids help make some crafts to celebrate!</div>
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These party hats were really easy to make and the kids love them! You just need to get some party hats, construction paper and embellishments.</div>
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Does anyone else feel like your skin takes a real beating in summer? I sure do. I try to take good care of my skin by washing every morning and night and staying well hydrated. That can get even harder in the summer months because it is really hot and I am on the go so much. I also feel like with all the sweat and sun and applying so much sunscreen all day can really take a toll on my poor skin.<br>
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I had the opportunity to try out <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://clvr.li/TbfbHn"><b>Montagne Jeunesse Renew You Sleep Spa Mask</b></a></span> which is a 100% natural bamboo mask. I was really excited to try the sleep mask because face masks offer a deep-down action that helps nourish, cleanse, remove impurities, keep skin healthy and vibrant as well as adds essential nutrients to your skin. I really need that!! I tried the <a href="http://clvr.li/TbjEtp">fruit enzyme mask</a> which let me tell you...smells amazing! Depending
on the mask you choose to use, it can help to remove dead skin cells
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In a few weeks I am going to have a 10 year old! I cannot believe my oldest will be in the double digits. That makes me feel pretty old, but at the same time I am so happy with how much he has learned and grown over the years. It is something extraordinary to watch your kids develop and mature and see who they become.<br>
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I've been waiting for an event to make these amazing sugar cookie bars for so I could post the recipe since I cannot be trusted with a whole pan of these in my house! My darling niece was baptized this weekend, so I offered to bring a dessert. This dessert. The easiest, most delicious sugar cookie dessert ever. Without all the rolling, cutting, frosting that make regular sugar cookies an ordeal. My mom's to-die-for sugar cookie bars. <br>
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After mixing a few ingredients together, you simply spread the dough out in a jelly roll pan and bake them. Then frost the entire pan and cut into squares. How much easier does it get? I added little sour cherry balls to this batch, but they are just as pretty alone with soft pink frosting.<br>
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Are you all ready for Summer? I am! I am excited to get out to the beach and have some lazy sun-filled summer days. You just cannot beat Summer in the PNW. It is gorgeous and the weather is perfect. Which means I will be spending a lot of time in my swimsuit. My swimsuit and I are not really the best of friends. I mean, I love it because it means it is time to go to the beach and lounge in the sun, but squeezing myself into it and checking myself out in the mirror is not so fun.<br>
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With only about a month or two until I am wearing my swimsuit almost full time, I decided to gear myself up. Enter <a href="http://goo.gl/IPGB25" target="_blank">Slimfast</a>.<br>
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