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Simple activities to beat cabin fever that every mom needs in her tool belt

Cabin fever is REAL. If your kids are bouncing off the walls this winter, try these low-prep activities that will get kids moving and playing creatively. They might just save your sanity.

Are your kids bored, cranky, or downright crazy right now? Blame it on cabin fever.

Winter can be tough on kids (and all of us, really). Cold weather and fewer daylight hours means that kids spend more hours confined indoors. This is a problem because being stuck indoors makes it harder to expend all the mental and physical energy building up inside their little bodies.

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4 practical tips to keep your toddler from destroying your Christmas tree

Are you worried your little ones are going to wreak havoc on your Christmas tree this year? Use these simple Christmas tree tips for toddlers to help keep everyone feeling merry and bright!

Christmas tree tips for toddlers: 4 practical tips to keep them from destroying your tree

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Perhaps of ALL the symbols of Christmas, the tree is the most iconic. Whether you go adventuring in the woods to chop down your own tree (I’ve always wanted to do this) or simply unpack an artificial tree you’ve been storing in your basement(this is my reality currently), having a tree in the house really makes it start to feel like Christmas.

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Halloween Family Fun Countdown: a free 7-day email challenge

Build stronger family relationships & have more fun this Halloween without the stress. Join the Halloween family fun challenge to get a done-for-you plan of simple Halloween activities.

Halloween family fun countdown: a 7-day email challenge

Halloween is less than TWO weeks away, and I want to invite you to be a part of a super fun (maybe a little crazy) idea…

First, I have a question for you:

Do you ever have really good intentions of being the “fun” mom, but then you realize you have NO time to plan anything, so you end up doing nothing?

If so, this challenge is for YOU!

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Awesome gift ideas for kids that cost under $10 (and aren’t junk!)

Great gifts can come in inexpensive packages… In fact, these inexpensive gift ideas for kids are all under $10 and have been long-standing favorites at our house.

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I’m a firm believer that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to make Christmas special for your kids. Yes, sometimes it’s worth investing in good quality items that will last for years and years. But for the most part, kids are happy with simple!

Today, I’m sharing some of the simple, inexpensive gifts that have given us the biggest bang for our buck over the years. They’re all under ten dollars, and yet they’ve become favorite toys and activities of my three kids. No junk toys here that are going to end up in the garbage by Valentine’s Day!

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How to host your own Olympic backyard games + all the printables you need!

Get your family and friends in the Olympic spirit with these simple but oh-so-fun Olympic backyard games. Let the games begin!

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It’s summer Olympics time! Are you excited? While I’m no die-hard athlete, I love admiring the insane level of skill and dedication that Olympic athletes demonstrate.

This year, I wanted to do something a little special to get my kids excited about the games. And once I get an idea…well, there’s no stopping me.

To get everyone in the Olympic spirit I thought it would be fun to host our very own Olympic backyard games, complete with torch relay and opening ceremonies! We decided to invite some of our neighborhood friends (we’re lucky to live in a neighborhood that is bursting with kids), but you could also make this a fun family activity!

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Traveling with Kids: What to do in St. George, Utah

Looking for a great family-friendly vacation destination to spend a long weekend or spring break? Check out St. George, Utah! Here are some can’t-miss fun, free, and memorable activities to do when traveling with kids in St. George!

I have lived in Utah for almost 20 years now, but until this week I had never planned a trip to St. George. Boy have I been missing out!

I have traveled through St. George plenty of times on my way to California (where I grew up), and I’ve even stayed there over night on my way to Zion National Park (a great idea because it’s only an hour away). I’ve always viewed it as a stop on the way to somewhere else rather than a destination in and of itself. But after this week, I understand why it’s a popular spring break destination for Utah families. It’s such a great family-friendly place!

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This blog has always been about finding the many little joys in the midst of a messy, busy, somewhat chaotic life. Well, if ever life was chaotic, the past few months have been a crazy, exhausting tornado.

Three months ago, I had no idea that my first few months of the new decade would involve so many trips to the hospital, hours of reading medical journals, and two surgeries. At one point, I had all sorts of goals for the new year, but I crossed them all out and replaced them with just one:

BEAT CANCER.

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Creative ways to learn with number flashcards

Want to supercharge your child’s math skills? Here are 18 creative and fun ways to use number flashcards to practice basic numeracy and math skills–for toddlers, preschoolers and elementary-age kids!

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Recently I shared a free printable set of number flashcards here on the blog. If you haven’t had a chance to download them yet, go do it!

If you have downloaded them already, yay you! I hope you’re loving them. However, if you aren’t sure how best to use them to help your child learn, keep reading. I’ve got you covered!

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Free Printable Number Flashcards (+ counting cards)

Learning basic math can be fun with the right tools and a little creativity. This set of number flashcards also includes numbers, math symbols, and counting cards, giving you endless possibilities for interactive math learning.

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Last year, I created a set of printable alphabet flashcards to use in practicing alphabet and pre-reading skills with my preschooler. I shared them with my readers along with 23 unconventional (and fun!) ways to learn with alphabet flashcards.

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Traveling with Kids: What to do in (and around) San Francisco

Planning a family vacation to the Bay Area? Here are our favorite things to do in San Francisco with kids–big tourist stops and hidden gems that the whole family will LOVE!San Francisco is my favorite big city in the United States. And yes, I realize that is a big claim. But the truth is, it’s a fabulous city–especially for families with young kids.

If you’ve been around here long, you know I LOVE to travel…and I love sharing my adventures with you! Many of the locations I write about I’ve only been to once or twice, but San Francisco is different. It’s been in my heart since before I can even remember….

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