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Fun, Stress-Free, and Sane Holidays for Boy Moms

Kara — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The holidays are a magical time, but as a mom of boys, you might find that prepping for the season comes with its own set of challenges and joys. From managing boundless energy to tailoring activities that match their interests, the key is finding balance – a fun and laughter-filled holiday without the stress-free forContinue Reading

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Keeping Your Teen Boy Grounded During the Holiday Season

Kara — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000

As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of school projects, family gatherings, and holiday festivities. While it’s a magical time for teenage boys, it can also be a season of stress. Specifically, balancing school, social events, and family expectations can lead to anxiety and overwhelm. Sometimes, it’s easyContinue Reading

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Star Wars Snowflakes

Kara — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 09:01:21 +0000

Every year our family loves to make snowflakes together. We are always on the look out for some snowflakes that are better than the average snowflakes we would normally make. These Star Wars snowflakes are seriously the best thing ever! Star Wars Snowflakes My boys love Star Wars Crafts and Star Wars inspired recipes, so we were excited to findContinue Reading

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Printable Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt

Kara — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 04:00:37 +0000

Looking at Christmas lights as a family is one of our favorite Christmas traditions. This printable Christmas light scavenger hunt adds to the fun as kids search high and low for everything on the list. Printable Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt We have several Christmas traditions that I try to keep going with my boys. One ofContinue Reading

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Stocking Stuffers for Toddler Boys

Kara — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 04:40:20 +0000

Help Santa choose the perfect gifts with these stocking stuffers for toddler boys. Toddlers are the perfect age to dig into a fully stuffed stocking. Filing your toddler boy’s stocking with some fun and exciting toys will create a magical experience that is full of laughter and joy. Isn’t that what Christmas is all about?Continue Reading

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Easy Snowman Cookies

Kara — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 08:30:26 +0000

Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite parts about Christmas: Cookies! And, not just any cookies, but easy Snowman Cookies. I can’t imagine having Christmas without making sugar cookies and these easy Snowman Cookies were adorable and delicious! Easy Snowman Cookies For as long as I remember, making sugar cookies has been a Christmas tradition inContinue Reading

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Marshmallow Snowman Hot Chocolate

Kara — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 03:48:00 +0000

This has been a strange winter for us. We just moved to the state that claims to have “The Greatest Snow on Earth” and yet we have had barely any snow. So instead of making snowmen outside, we are making marshmallow snowman hot chocolate! This is the perfect way to warm up on a coldContinue Reading

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17 Free Christmas Printables Kids Will Love

Kara — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 07:17:41 +0000

I spent the morning hanging out with a bunch of adorable Kindergarten kids at their class Christmas party. As I was preparing a game for them, I was searching for some free Christmas printables kids will love and found so many great ideas! 17 Free Christmas Printables Kids Will Love We have a couple ofContinue Reading

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Christmas Advent Calendars Kids Will Absolutely Adore

Kara — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 06:47:07 +0000

I have so many fond memories of counting down the days until Christmas as a child. This is a great list of Christmas advent calendars kids will love! Each will build so much anticipation until the big day! Christmas Advent Calendars Kids Will Love Help add to your child’s Christmas memories by starting a newContinue Reading

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Harry Potter Snowflakes

Kara — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 18:25:43 +0000

If you’ve followed The Joys of Boys for a while you know that we love finding and sharing amazing snowflake ideas and these Harry Potter Snowflakes are incredible! Harry Potter Snowflakes We’ve shared Star Wars Snowflakes and Frozen Snowflakes in the past, so when we were asked to share these Harry Potter Snowflakes, I wasContinue Reading

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Gingerbread Oreo Cookie People

Kara — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 02:02:15 +0000

The holidays are the perfect time to create some really fun and festive food. These Gingerbread Oreo Cookie People turned out so cute! They are perfect for school class parties, or just as a special treat for your kids or neighbors. Gingerbread Oreo Cookies You know, holiday baking really is my favorite. Some people thinkContinue Reading

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Christmas Party Games

Kara — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 00:09:03 +0000

Christmas is coming! Is anyone as excited as I am? Christmas is my favorite time of year. I love the sights, sounds and smells. And more importantly, I love the time spent with family and friends, just enjoying each other’s company. If you have any Christmas parties planned, here is a list of Christmas partyContinue Reading

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Snowman Pancakes: Fun Christmas Breakfast

Kara — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 07:11:47 +0000

If you are looking for a fun Christmas morning breakfast idea, these Snowman pancakes will be a hit with your kids. These are really easy to throw together because we all know that we don’t need any additional stress on Christmas morning. Snowman Pancakes These Snowman Pancakes are probably one of my favorite holidayContinue Reading

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Snowman Ornaments

Kara — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 07:06:17 +0000

These Snowman Ornaments are the perfect addition to our snowman Christmas tree. Snowman Ornaments When we first got married, I only owned a few ornaments and most of them were snowmen, so my snowman tree was born (Our first tree was only about 2 ft tall and we put it on a box in our livingContinue Reading

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Santa Pants Snack Cups

Kara — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 23:42:14 +0000

One of my very favorite things to do at Christmas time is snuggle up on the couch with my boys and watch our favorite Christmas movies. We have a handful of movies that we tend to watch over and over again and of course we love to share snacks and our favorite sodas while theContinue Reading

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Easy Jingle Bells Craft

Kara — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 22:06:32 +0000

This Easy Jingle Bells Craft is fun for even the smallest crafter. They will love making music with their jingle bells! Easy Jingle Bells Craft My boys are in complete Christmas mode right now and we have been having a lot of fun making simple crafts and decorating the house. We received some fun craft suppliesContinue Reading

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Star Wars Christmas Gifts and Decorations

Kara — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:57:17 +0000

If you are a Star Wars fan, these Star Wars Christmas Supplies are a must for your holiday decorating this year. Star Wars Christmas Gifts and Decorations Post contains affiliate links With Star Wars: The Force Awakens coming out right before Christmas, the Force is bound to be strong this season. If you are a Star Wars fan orContinue Reading

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25 Creative Snowflakes

Kara — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 07:27:34 +0000

Even though we don’t get any snow where we live, my boys love making it “snow” in their bedrooms by hanging up dozens of paper snowflakes. I love how creative they get with their creations and I also love finding different types of creative snowflakes for us to try. 25 Creative Snowflakes We moved toContinue Reading

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ABC Family 25 Days of Christmas Plus Other Must-see Holiday Favorites

Kara — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 07:58:43 +0000

One of my favorite parts of Christmas is watching some of our favorite Christmas movies with my family. And we love ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas television lineup. ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas Check out ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas schedule below to see if your favorite Christmas movie will be onContinue Reading

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Days Until Disney Countdown – Free Printable

Kara — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 21:09:45 +0000

Excitement is in the air as we prepare for our first trip to Disney World for the Disney Social Media Moms Conference and my boys are having fun counting down the days until we go. I love this fun and free printable Disney Countdown my friend Jessica from Everyday Party Magazine made for my boys. DisneyContinue Reading

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Frozen Snowflakes – Inspired by Disney’s Frozen

Kara — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 01:24:57 +0000

Every year we love finding different snowflake creations, such as Star Wars Snowflakes, and we have a lot of fun making them and displaying them in the kitchen. These Frozen Snowflakes are amazing and I’m so excited that we found them. Frozen Snowflakes: Inspired by Disney’s Frozen I am so excited to be sharing these Frozen SnowflakesContinue Reading

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Christmas Traditions My Boys Love

Kara — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 21:21:19 +0000

We love Christmas! My boys still get excited about decorating and since having 4 boys, I have started some Christmas traditions that my boys love. Some even involve their favorite toys: LEGO! I know every family is unique and different and each has a different way of celebrating the holiday season. For us, some ofContinue Reading

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Christmas Tree Pancakes

Kara — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 07:43:41 +0000

I can’t believe that I have never made Christmas Tree Pancakes before! I love making fun breakfast creations for my boys and these were simple to make! Christmas Tree Pancakes I have decided that with just a little bit of effort, fun breakfasts for kids can be created in no time at all. I loveContinue Reading

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Reindeer Droppings: Fun Christmas gift

Kara — Sun, 07 Dec 2014 01:18:18 +0000

My boys love giving little gifts to their friends for Christmas. We try to make something fun and we thought these Reindeer Droppings would be perfect for little boys. Reindeer Droppings If you are looking for an easy gift idea for your kids’ friends or for your neighbors, these Reindeer Droppings are fun and prettyContinue Reading

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Gift Ideas for Families with Kids

Kara — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 19:51:33 +0000

We have received some great gifts over the years and I know that sometimes you need to purchase a gift for an entire family so I thought I would share some Gift Ideas for Families based on the things we have already tried out and loved. If you are looking for gift ideas for families,Continue Reading

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Fun Christmas Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Kara — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 09:22:47 +0000

I love holiday food and especially breakfast food. I’m excited to be sharing fun Christmas Breakfast Ideas for Kids as well as an amazing giveaway! Christmas Breakfast Ideas for Kids If you have followed along with us for any amount of time, you know that we love creating fun food, especially breakfast foods. These Christmas BreakfastContinue Reading

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Minecraft Snowflakes

Kara — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 21:01:51 +0000

If your boys are like mine, Minecraft is one of the only things they talk about. It is a HUGE deal in our house so naturally Minecraft Snowflakes would be a big hit. Minecraft Snowflakes You know, I have a confession to make. I really don’t know all that much about Minecraft. I know,Continue Reading

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Christmas Cupcakes: Santa and Reindeer

Kara — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 22:11:12 +0000

Christmas Cupcakes Today is the last day of school before Christmas and that means it is the day for class parties. I was asked to bring in some cupcakes and these Christmas cupcakes turned out so cute! I want to save one for myself. 🙂 As always, my life is ridiculously busy and just likeContinue Reading

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Easy Candy Cane Ornaments

Kara — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 14:30:24 +0000

I love making easy Christmas ornaments with my boys and these Easy Candy Cane Ornaments can be made in just minutes. Candy Cane Ornaments And the countdown is on! One week until Christmas. My boys can hardly contain their excitement and it is everything they talk about. I love making crafts and treats with myContinue Reading

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ornaments

Kara — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 23:32:47 +0000

These Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ornaments were such a hit with the boys and fun to make. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ornaments My 5-year-old is obsessed with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles right now! This year we put up a small tree in my boys’ room and we have had fun coming up with different ornamentsContinue Reading

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Christmas Tree French Toast: Easy Christmas Breakfast

Kara — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 20:51:58 +0000

Christmas Tree French Toast Last year I shared some of our family Christmas traditions and one of those traditions includes making Christmas Tree French Toast every year for Christmas morning breakfast. My boys love this because it is fun to eat and I love it because it is simple to make and doesn’t take anyContinue Reading

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8 Simple Ways for Kids to Keep Christ in Christmas

Kara — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 00:16:59 +0000

8 Ways to Keep Christ in Christmas I love Christmastime! It has always been my favorite time of the year. There is just a feeling in the air that makes me feel peaceful and happy. I love the sights, smells and how my kids light up at every little thing that has to doContinue Reading

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Disney’s Frozen: Sven the Reindeer Pancakes

Kara — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 18:58:01 +0000

Disney’s Frozen: Sven the Reindeer Pancakes One thing you might not know about me is that I get absolutely giddy when I see that a new Disney movie is coming out. I knew every word to every song to the classics like The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and The Lion King andContinue Reading

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Santa Pancakes

Kara — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 17:56:29 +0000

Can you feel it in the air?? Are you as excited as I am? Just 3 days until Christmas! Our Christmas treats are made and delivered, school is out and now it’s time to put the finishing touches on our celebration plans. We started off our weekend with some fun Santa pancakes for breakfast. YesterdayContinue Reading

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Snowman Pretzels

Kara — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:21:36 +0000

Chocolate covered pretzels are my absolute FAVORITE Christmas treat. Of course they have to be WHITE chocolate covered pretzels. Regular chocolate just doesn’t cut it. I had a fun little gift the boys and I were going to make for their friends and the neighbor kids but I couldn’t find all of the supplies IContinue Reading

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How to Make a Snow Globe

Kara — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:16:29 +0000

How to Make a Christmas Snow Globe My oldest had come home from school the other day and had seen an article in a magazine on how to make your own Christmas snow globes. He’s my crafty boy so we thought we’d give it a try. What you need: A glass jar with a wideContinue Reading

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Easy Christmas Cookies:Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

Kara — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:33:14 +0000

We were in charge of bringing a treat to my sons preschool party and these little beauties are simple and yummy. I love to bake cookies for my boys but don’t always have the time to them from scratch. This is a simple way to make yummy cookies using a cake mix. Plus, adding theContinue Reading

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Christmas Charades

Kara — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:00:50 +0000

It seems like this time of year we are always looking for different Christmas games for parties and to entertain our kids. For a part of family night last night I put together a little Christmas charades game. It was too funny watching the boys act out the different actions. They crack me up! ChristmasContinue Reading

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