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8 last-minute, easy New Years Eve ideas for kids

You don’t have to put in a lot of work to make New Year’s fun and festive! Here are 7 New Years Eve ideas for kids to keep the celebration simple and memorable!

You don't have to put in a lot of work to make New Year's fun and festive! Here are # New Years Eve ideas for kids to keep the celebration simple and memorable!

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Most people have plenty of Christmas traditions, but what about New Year’s Eve? How does your family celebrate?

Do you stay up till midnight? I’ll admit, we never do. Starting out the year with cranky, sleep-deprived kids just does NOT work for our family, so we celebrate early and tuck everyone into bed at a semi-reasonable time.

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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!

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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How to host a fun & simple Polar Express party for kids

Want to make Christmas extra magical for your kids? Try hosting a Polar Express party! Here’s everything you need (including free printables) to host a festive party without the stress!

Want to make Christmas extra magical for your kids? Try hosting a Polar Express party! Here's everything you need (including free printables) to host a festive party without the stress!

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Sometimes, I get ideas…and they snowball into something much bigger than I originally planned. That’s pretty much how this Polar Express party came to be.

It began with my boys remembering a Polar Express playdate we did with some friends a few years ago and asking if we could do it again this year. It ended with inviting 20+ kids over to our house on a Friday afternoon for a Polar Express party!

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