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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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Printable Valentines for Boys

Kara — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 22:45:09 +0000

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, save yourself a trip to the store (and some $$) and check out these 25 Printable Valentines for Boys. 25 Printable Valentines for Boys If your boys are like mine, they aren’t really into the cutesy, lovey side of Valentine’s Day. That is why I went searching for someContinue Reading

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20 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Boys

Kara — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:05:52 +0000

I have four boys and while they love holidays, it can be a challenge to find them something fun that they will like for Valentine’s Day. I’ve searched long and hard and made up a list of 20 Valentine’s Day gifts for boys that are sure to please your little men. Valentine’s Day Gifts for BoysContinue Reading

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The Ultimate List of Easter Basket Ideas for Boys

Kara — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:02:15 +0000

I have always enjoyed stuffing Easter baskets full of goodies for my boys. To help you get those Easter baskets full this year, I have put together a list of Easter basket ideas for boys. From LED Bike Wheel Lights to Bath Bombs for Boys, you will find the perfect assortment of goodies for yourContinue Reading

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Valentine Boxes For Boys: Easy, Creative and Fun to Make

Kara — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:30:55 +0000

We love getting crafty on Valentine’s day and my boys are getting pretty good at designing their own Valentine boxes for school. Here are some of our favorite Valentine Boxes for boys. Valentine Boxes for Boys Every year my boys design a fun Valentine box that is taken to school empty and that returns full ofContinue Reading

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LEGO Easter Basket and Egg: Easy LEGO

Kara — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 02:22:33 +0000

Can you believe that Easter is coming already?? Since we have been spending a lot of time at home, I have been trying to find things to occupy my boys so I don’t lose my mind, and easy LEGO challenges are always a hit. I challenged my boys to make a LEGO Easter Basket andContinue Reading

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40 Valentines for Boys

Kara — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 08:20:32 +0000

Valentine’s Day is on the way and if your boys are like mine, they may not like all the lovey-dovey things that come with Valentine’s Day. I’ve searched high and low and here are 40 Valentines for Boys that my boys have approved of. Valentines for Boys This year I am working to make Valentine’sContinue Reading

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Dinosaur Valentines: Free, Printable Valentines Kids Will Love

Kara — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 22:35:52 +0000

My boys are always on the lookout for the perfect Valentines to give their friends at school. Valentine’s day is a fun time for kids to give and receive Valentines and I prefer to look for unique and fun Valentines, instead of buying generic ones at the store. These Printable Dinosaur Valentines will be a hitContinue Reading

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Spooky-Good Halloween Breakfast Ideas

Kara — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 11:27:09 +0000

We love Halloween!! With Halloween already upon us, we need to start planning our Halloween breakfast this year. I don’t have a lot of holiday traditions with my kids, but I do love to make them fun food for the holidays. These spooky-good Halloween Breakfast Ideas are getting me excited to try something new with my boysContinue Reading

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Mummy Pizza – Easy Halloween Dinner

Kara — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 16:13:38 +0000

How fun are these Mummy pizzas? Mummy pizzas have become a Halloween family tradition that my boys can’t live without. Mummy Pizza Welcome to October, the spookiest month of the year. We always get to start our October off with my oldest son’s birthday. 14 years ago I became a mommy. I cannot believe itContinue Reading

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Surprisingly Easy Halloween Games for Kids

Kara — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 21:36:48 +0000

Do you feel that? Fall is in the air! Before we know it, the streets around us will be filled with ghosts, witches, mummies and all sorts of spooky characters. Halloween is one of my very favorite times and my boys are planning out every activity and fun Halloween treat they want to make. HalloweenContinue Reading

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Spider Web Pretzels – Easy Halloween Treat

Kara — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 03:31:47 +0000

Halloween is fast approaching and Halloween time is my favorite time of year for making fun treats with my kids. These Spider Web Pretzels will be fun to give out at a Halloween party or just to make at home with your kids. Spider Web Pretzels Halloween treats are my favorite! These Spider Web PretzelsContinue Reading

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20 Fun Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs

Kara — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 18:28:51 +0000

Holidays are big around here and with Spring comes Easter and with Easter comes Easter Eggs. Today I am sharing 20+ Fun Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs. Fun Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs My boys love decorating Easter Eggs each year and we love looking for new fun ways to decorate Easter eggs. I haveContinue Reading

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Easter Basket Ideas for Teen Boys

Kara — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 07:26:15 +0000

You’re never too old for an Easter basket! We have made the perfect list of Easter basket ideas for teen boys to help you fill those baskets in no time at all…. with stuff teen boys will surely love! With this list, the Easter bunny is sure to be pleased with all of the wonderfulContinue Reading

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Make a Rocket Valentine Box and Have a BLAST This Valentine’s Day

Kara — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 01:17:49 +0000

Are your kids required to bring a Valentine Box to school to collect Valentines in? We have had a lot of fun over the years making different Valentine boxes, but I know it can be hard to come up with ideas that boys won’t be embarrassed about, but we have made several “boy-approved” Valentines overContinue 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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Turkey Pancakes – Easy Thanksgiving Breakfast

Kara — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:30:31 +0000

I know you are planning out your Thanksgiving Dinner, but what about Thanksgiving breakfast? These Turkey Pancakes are a fun and healthy Thanksgiving breakfast that your kids will love. Turkey Pancakes Can you believe that Thanksgiving time is here? Our turkey has been bought and plans are being made for a yummy Thanksgiving dinner butContinue Reading

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Crafts and Activities that Teach Gratitude

Kara — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:40:00 +0000

I know that this time of year kids start getting their Santa lists together and start thinking about the things they want, so I love that these Activities and Crafts that Teach Gratitude actually focus on being grateful for the things that we already have. Activities and Crafts that Teach Gratitude ‘Tis the Season whereContinue 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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17 Turkey Treats Kids will Gobble Up

Kara — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 02:11:39 +0000

It’s my favorite time of the year! Thanksgiving week is here in the US which means we get to gather our family and friends around us, eat yummy food and express gratitude for all of the wonderful things we have to be grateful for. Not only do we get to eat some of my favoriteContinue Reading

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17 Fun and Easy Turkey Crafts Kids Love

Kara — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 22:06:38 +0000

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Family, fun, food….stress? As much as we might love it, there always seems to be a bit of stress involved. Will the turkey be done on time? Will the mashed potatos be lumpy? Will there be enough food? With all of those things on your plate, you shouldn’tContinue Reading

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Printable Thanksgiving Games: Thanksgiving Charades

Kara — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 21:27:45 +0000

Printable Thanksgiving games are the most wonderful way to keep kids entertained and for you to keep your sanity while Thanksgiving dinner cooks. And Thanksgiving Charades is fun for the entire family. Printable Thanksgiving Games: Thanksgiving Charades Picture this for a minute. You are in charge of Thanksgiving dinner. Your extended family is on theContinue Reading

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Ghost Treat Bags for Halloween Goodies

Kara — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 20:08:03 +0000

These ghost treat bags are a fun and inexpensive goodie bag to have at your next Halloween party. And a simple Halloween craft kids will love to make. Ghost Treat Bags If you are like I am, you probably stress out way too much for the holidays! I try to make things magical for myContinue Reading

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Eyeball Donuts : Easy Halloween Treat

Kara — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 05:23:21 +0000

When you are living with 4 boys, you get used to having some really strange requests for their birthday. Halloween has always been my favorite time to make fun food creations with my boys so when my son requested an Eyeball Cake for his birthday, we needed something spooky-fun to take to his class atContinue Reading

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Halloween Charades: Printable Halloween Game

Kara — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 04:11:42 +0000

This printable Halloween Charades game will be a hit of your next Halloween party and would be perfect for a school class Halloween party. Halloween Charades My youngest boys have been obsessively decorating our house for Halloween and planning their costumes. While they are busy getting the house ready for the holiday (inside andContinue Reading

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18 Valentine’s Day Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Kara — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 22:47:47 +0000

There are so many simple ways that we can make our kids feel special on the holidays. These Valentine’s Day breakfast ideas for kids would be a huge hit! Valentine’s Day Breakfast Ideas for Kids Holidays are a time to create fun memories with our family. My boys and I love to get creative inContinue Reading

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R2D2 Valentine Box

Kara — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 23:29:35 +0000

We have fun coming up with different Valentine boxes for my boys each year and this R2D2 Valentine box is one of my favorites so far! R2D2 Valentine Box My boys are still on a Star Wars kick so I knew that a R2D2 Valentine box would go over very well! Plus, my 7-year-old can’tContinue Reading

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Out of This World Valentines

Kara — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 16:58:39 +0000

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and that means moms everywhere will be scrambling to find just the right Valentines for their kids to pass out to friends. My boys don’t like sharing anything too lovey-dovey so I’m always trying to find Valentines that are “boy-approved!” These Out of this World Valentines are perfect!Continue Reading

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Star Wars Valentines and Light Saber Treat

Kara — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 07:41:18 +0000

If you are looking for a fun and simple Valentine, print out these Star Wars Valentines and make this simple light saber treat. Star Wars Valentines I’ve mentioned before that it can be hard to find Valentines that my boys approve of. My boys would rather die, than pass out Valentines that are deemed romantic.Continue Reading

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Free Printable Minecraft Valentines

Kara — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 00:19:55 +0000

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! (How did THAT happen??) Do you know what type of Valentines your kids will be giving this year? My boys have a love/hate relationship with Valentine’s Day. They love getting treats from friends at school but it is almost painful for them to have to hand out Valentine’sContinue 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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Acorn Donuts

Kara — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 23:27:24 +0000

We love making yummy treats for Thanksgiving and these Acorn Donuts were super easy to make and fun to eat! Acorn Donuts We love getting together with family over the holidays. We love the enjoying each other’s company as well as letting the cousins run around and have fun. I’m always looking for fun thingsContinue Reading

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Gratitude Pumpkins

Kara — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 01:34:39 +0000

I love that Thanksgiving is a holiday that doesn’t require gifts and extra things. It is simply a time to reflect on and be grateful for the things that we have. These Gratitude Pumpkins are a great craft to help kids remember to be thankful for the things that they have. Gratitude Pumpkins I’ll admitContinue Reading

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Frankenstein Pancakes: A Fun Halloween Breakfast

Kara — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 17:55:17 +0000

Halloween is a time for making spooky food and we love making fun pancake creations. These Frankenstein pancakes will be a huge hit with any kid. Not too scary, and tons of fun to eat! Frankenstein Pancakes It’s that time of year again!! Hurray, I survived another brutal Nevada summer. The days and especially nightsContinue Reading

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Awesome Halloween Costumes Boys Will Love

Adthrive — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 23:07:35 +0000

Halloween is such a fun time. My boys have always loved dressing up. Now that they are getting bigger, they also like to help with their costumes. They’ve been looking for some awesome Halloween costumes boys think are cool, and here are a few that they found. I’ll be honest, I think it is hard to findContinue Reading

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A Spooky Halloween Game

Kara — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 06:06:18 +0000

The day has come and soon ghosts, witches and skeletons will be haunting our neighborhoods. If you are planning Halloween parties or need a little something fun for the kids to help hold them over until trick-or-treating time, here is a fun and spooky Halloween game that would work perfectly for any Halloween party at homeContinue Reading

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Vampire Cookies – “Spook”tacular Halloween Treat

Kara — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 06:14:39 +0000

Fun and Spooky Halloween food is my favorite!! Each year my boys and I create some Halloween food creations and these Vampire Cookies are so fun to make for the entire family. Vampire Cookies Fall is in the air (at least it’s trying to show up here in the desert!) and our Halloween decorations areContinue Reading

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Patriotic Crafts for Kids

Kara — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 22:31:43 +0000

These Patriotic Crafts for Kids are so much fun! Can you believe that the 4th of July is this week?!?! Where has the summer gone? This fun roundup of Patriotic Crafts, will keep your kids busy all week. Patriotic Crafts for Kids My boys love the 4th of July. In fact, every year one of them mentionsContinue Reading

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4th of July Waffles

Kara — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 00:10:42 +0000

These 4th of July Waffles were a hit! These were originally shared as a part of our Summer Survival for Moms of Boys series. I love making fun holiday-inspired breakfasts and this was worth a re-share. They are SO good! 4th of July Waffles These 4th of July Waffles are so easy to make and would goContinue Reading

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The Best Subscription Boxes for Dad

Kara — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 20:07:31 +0000

Gone are the days where you have to wrap up an ugly tie and give it to dad. Say hello to 2016 and the year that you can get dad something awesome. This is for all of the women out there who want to give their husbands/sons/dads something different and unique that they will reallyContinue Reading

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Father’s Day Gift Card Holder: “Dad, I Dig You!”

Kara — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 00:49:33 +0000

Father’s Day is coming and you may be trying to decide what to have your kids give to their dad. My boys love making things, but I am often completely out of ideas. There are a lot of different Father’s Day crafts that you could make, but I always like to give my husband somethingContinue Reading

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Father’s Day Pancakes

Kara — Tue, 24 May 2016 21:24:06 +0000

Father’s Day is just around the corner and most of us are planning away at making it the perfect day for the dad we adore. Breakfast is one of those things that needs to be planned. Surprise the dad in your life with these Father’s Day Pancakes with an extra ingredient dad will love: BACON! Father’sContinue Reading

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Easter Bunny Pancake

Kara — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 21:05:28 +0000

Here comes Peter Cottontail! It just wouldn’t be a holiday for us without some sort of fun pancakes and these Easter Bunny Pancakes are so yummy! We have made fun pancakes for nearly ever holiday, so naturally we would have to have Easter Bunny pancakes for Easter. Right? Easter Bunny Pancakes My boys can’t waitContinue Reading

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Baby Chick Easter Breakfast

Kara — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 15:46:28 +0000

Can you believe that it is already Easter time?? We have a tradition of making up fun and easy holiday breakfasts and last year we made fun Easter Bunny pancakes. This year I decided to make this Baby Chick Easter Breakfast. Baby Chick Easter Breakfast This Baby Chick Easter breakfast was a hugeContinue Reading

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Easter Outfits Little Boys Will Look Handsome In

Kara — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 16:16:20 +0000

My boys are a little rough on clothing (understatment!), but I do love to get them dressed up for church on Sundays and with Easter coming up I wanted to share a list of adorable (I mean…cool, awesome, any other word boys will approve of. 🙂 ) Easter Outfits little boys will look handsome inContinue Reading

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Easter Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Kara — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 04:35:35 +0000

Easter time for my kids involves finding candy, playing with cousins and Grandma’s epic Easter Egg hunt! I also love to add a little bit of whimsy to our Easter breakfast and these Easter Breakfast Ideas for Kids are so fun! Easter Breakfast Ideas for Kids Springtime has always been my favorite time of year. All growing upContinue Reading

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Alien Easter Eggs – Simple Easter Craft for Kids

Kara — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 22:26:46 +0000

We love our annual family Easter egg hunt. I love getting together with family and my boys love that Grandma spoils them rotten with prizes for the eggs that they find. Every year we are left with buckets full of plastic eggs. Most of them will go back into the closet to be stored forContinue Reading

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Fill Your Pot of Gold St Patrick’s Day Activity

Kara — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 23:37:34 +0000

I love crafts that are not only fun, but educational. This Fill Your Pot of Gold activity is something fun that the kids can make AND play! Kid will learn about counting money as they fill their pot of gold. Fill Your Pot O’ Gold – St Patrick’s Day Activity The holidays are a fun time forContinue Reading

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LEGO Valentines – For the LEGO Fan in Your Life

Kara — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 02:20:12 +0000

When I think of some of the things that my boys love, LEGO is towards the top of the list. These LEGO Valentines are perfect for the LEGO fan in your life. LEGO Valentines I am always looking for some “boy-approved” Valentine ideas and I love creating some that I know my boys will love.Continue Reading

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Avengers Valentines – Printable Valentines for Kids

Kara — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 00:11:30 +0000

As I have mentioned in other posts, it can be difficult to find “boy-approved” Valentines that my boys are okay with passing out in class. These Avengers Valentines can be printed from home and have enough boy-appeal that my boys are excited to share them with friends. Printable Avengers Valentines Valentine’s Day is always funContinue Reading

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Easy Valentine’s Day Breakfast

Kara — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 06:20:18 +0000

Can you feel it? Love is in the air. Or so they say. 😉 And that means it is time to start thinking about what we will do for the people that we love on Valentine’s Day. The kids at my house love it when I make fun food for the holidays so it justContinue 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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Roll a Turkey – Printable Thanksgiving Game

Kara — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 03:35:21 +0000

Is it really the end of November? Thanksgiving day preparations are being made at our house and that includes ways to entertain the kids while we prepare Thanksgiving dinner. Grab some crayons, dice and print out this Roll a Turkey game, to keep the kids busy and out of your hair. Roll a Turkey –Continue Reading

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How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse

Kara — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 15:14:42 +0000

It is Halloween and soon children everywhere will dress up and head outside in hopes of getting treats and not tricks. But, you never know what types of creatures you will find, and just in case you come across a Zombie, you need to be prepared to survive a Zombie Apocalypse. How to Survive aContinue Reading

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25 Spooktacular Eyeball Foods

Kara — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 05:48:05 +0000

Halloween is in the air and what “looks” more like Halloween than Eyeball foods? These spooktacular Halloween recipes will make your Halloween party one to remember. Do you feel like you are being watched? 25 Spooktacular Eyeball Foods Our costumes are picked out and the house is nearly decorated. My boys are making big plans forContinue Reading

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Eyeball Pancakes – Creepy Halloween Breakfast

Kara — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 15:44:02 +0000

Do you ever get the feeling that someone is watching you? You will when you make these Eyeball Pancakes for your Halloween breakfast. Eyeball Pancakes Fun holiday food does not have to be difficult to make or take hours. I think that is why I love to make fun holiday breakfasts with my boys. These Eyeball pancakes takeContinue Reading

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Jack ‘O Lantern Mason Jar

Kara — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 06:40:29 +0000

I enjoy making holiday crafts with my kids but the holidays can be so busy and chaotic. This Jack ‘O Lantern Craft is a fun Halloween craft that your kids will enjoy. Jack ‘O Lantern Craft When my oldest boys were younger I spent a lot of time crafting and creating with them. Sometimes I feelContinue Reading

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25 Halloween Games for Kids

Kara — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 16:42:53 +0000

From the giggle of children munching donuts off a bouncing string, to the cheers of children as their team wins a game, Halloween is a fun time to celebrate with friends! Shared below are 25 Halloween games that can easily be adapted for a home or class party. 25 Halloween Games for Kids 1. Halloween Dance, Dance, FreezeContinue Reading

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Zombie Eyeballs – Quick Halloween Treat

Kara — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 22:53:38 +0000

These Zombie Eyeballs are a quick Halloween treat that can be made in just minutes. Zombie Eyeballs: Quick Halloween Treat I know how crazy the holiday season can get with our kids and last minute parties. These Zombie Eyeballs are one of the simplest Halloween treats I have made and the kids loved them. NextContinue Reading

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Eyeball Cake Balls and Fizzy Potion

Kara — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 20:37:22 +0000

Eyeball Cake Balls and Fizzy Potion make for a fun Halloween treat combination. I think an Eyeball-themed Halloween party is in order! Eyeball Cake Balls and Fizzy Soda It’s one of my most favorite times of the year. The weather is cooling off slightly and Fall is in the air. With Fall comes Halloween whichContinue Reading

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Frightening and Fun Halloween Food

Kara — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 23:08:00 +0000

If there is one thing that I love about the holidays it is making fun food with my kids and Halloween food is definitely our favorite. Today I am sharing 40 Frighteningly Fun Halloween Food ideas that you can make with your kids. Some of these look so real that I’m not sure I could eatContinue Reading

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Spider Craft – 5 minutes or less

Kara — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 22:25:46 +0000

If you love holiday crafting with your kids, but don’t have a lot of time, this Spider Craft can be made in 5 minutes or less. Spider Craft Halloween is coming! My boys love decorating and making crafts, but I don’t always have a lot of time to devote to it. This easy spider craft only tookContinue Reading

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Halloween Word Search – Spooky Fun!

Kara — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 23:55:03 +0000

This Halloween Word Search will add some spooky fun to your next Halloween party! Halloween Word Search It is starting to feel like Fall outside and the stores are full of candy corn, costumes and Halloween decorations of every kind. My boys are already talking about what they want to be for Halloween and plansContinue Reading

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Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts

Kara — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 03:30:40 +0000

I love everything pumpkin flavored and these Pumpkin Spice Donuts are the perfect treat to welcome Fall this year. Pumpkin Spice Donuts Fall has always been my favorite time of year. When we moved to the desert a few years back I realized just how much I loved fall because I no longer had it. Continue Reading

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Red, White and Blue Bread

Kara — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:51:27 +0000

If the 4th of July is one of your favorite holidays, like it is mine, this red, white and blue bread makes a fun and easy 4th of July breakfast or brunch. Red, White and Blue Bread: Easy 4th of July Breakfast I’ll admit that I don’t get very into decorating for upcoming holidays as much as my kids wouldContinue 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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Tie Dye Easter Eggs

Kara — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 21:13:56 +0000

If your kids love decorating Easter Eggs, they will love making these Tie Dye Easter Eggs. We loved making these as much as we did making our Dinosaur Eggs. Both are a fun deviation from traditional Easter Egg dyeing. Tie Dye Easter Eggs Tie Dye Easter Eggs are really easy to make with items thatContinue Reading

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Easter Egg Pancakes

Kara — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 19:01:18 +0000

With Easter coming up we wanted to create a new fun and east Easter Breakfast. My boys had the idea to make Build Your Own Easter Egg Pancakes. They had a blast decorating and eating their own Easter Eggs. Easter Egg Pancakes I’ve always found that if I present fruit to my boys in a funContinue Reading

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Easter Dinosaur Eggs

Kara — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 22:38:31 +0000

These Dinosaur Eggs are a fun variation to common Easter Egg decorating. Plus they would make a fun addition to a Dinosaur party. Easter time is here and my boys are really excited for next week. Not only for Easter but because we have Spring Break off the entire week before Easter. Since my boysContinue Reading

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Easy St Patrick’s Day Breakfast – 4-Leaf Clover Pancakes

Kara — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 21:29:58 +0000

It’s St Patrick’s Day! Did you wear green? We love making holiday breakfasts and this Easy St Patrick’s Day Breakfast was so fun for my boys. Who do you know who would love lucky 4-Leaf Clover Pancakes? Easy St Patrick’s Day Breakfast – 4-Leaf clover Pancakes I love how much excitement my boys have overContinue Reading

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“Sugar Cookie” Valentine Pancakes

Kara — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 17:21:16 +0000

It’s Valentine’s Day which means we had to have some fun Valentine Pancakes. We love our Easy Valentine’s Breakfast that we have had in past years but this year we switched it up with these easy “Sugar Cookie” Valentine Pancakes. Sugar Cookie Valentine Pancakes We have a tradition of making fun pancakes for each holiday.Continue Reading

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Mustache Valentines

Kara — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 21:32:27 +0000

It seems like everywhere you look right now you see things with mustaches. I have no idea where or how mustaches became popular but we had to get in on the fun with these awesome Mustache Valentines. Mustache Valentines Valentine’s Day is so soon and these can be made in a jiffy. Just download thisContinue Reading

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Crocodile Valentine Box

Kara — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 12:39:41 +0000

Valentine’s Day is less than a month away and if your school allows, it is now time to start figuring out what you will make for your kid’s Valentine’s Day Box. This Crocodile Valentine Box was a huge hit with my boys last year and is the perfect thing to “gobble” up all of thoseContinue Reading

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Love Bug Valentines

Kara — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 22:04:38 +0000

I love surprising my boys on Valentine’s Day. Last year I made these fun Love Bug Valentines, which were a very easy Valentine’s Day treat, and left them by their bedroom door for them to find in the morning. They were a huge hit! Affiliate links included for your convenience. Love Bug Valentines When IContinue 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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Thanksgiving Activities to Keep Kids Busy While the Turkey Cooks

Kara — Sat, 22 Nov 2014 21:52:34 +0000

Thanksgiving is so soon! You’ve probably thought of all of the dinner details, but what do you have planned to entertain the kids while the turkey is cooking? Today I’m sharing free printable Thanksgiving activities to keep the kids busy (and out of your hair) while you are busy in the kitchen! Thanksgiving Activities for KidsContinue Reading

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Thankfulness Chain: Thanksgiving Activity

Kara — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 19:56:44 +0000

This Thankfulness Chain is a new tradition we are using in our family to help us remember and show appreciation for the things we are thankful for. I love Thanksgiving activities and this one keeps going all month long. Thankfulness Chain I think I am one of the few people who still wait until afterContinue Reading

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Thankful Turkeys: Easy Thanksgiving Craft

Kara — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 00:35:46 +0000

These Thankful Turkeys are a fun and easy Thanksgiving craft that gets kids thinking about what they have to be thankful for. Thankful Turkeys: Easy Thanksgiving Craft Thanksgiving time is one of my favorite times of year. As much as I love Christmas, I refuse to skip over Thanksgiving. It is the one holiday thatContinue Reading

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Black Widow Spider Pancakes

Kara — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 19:46:37 +0000

If you’ve been following along with us for any amount of time you know that we love making all sorts of fun holiday pancakes. This year for Halloween we made Black Widow Spider Pancakes. Black Widow Spider Pancakes In the past we have made Frankenstein pancakes and Jack-O-Lantern pancakes and they were a big hit with myContinue Reading

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Easy Mummy Treat – Fun Halloween Treat

Kara — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 19:09:37 +0000

Halloween is basically here and today we celebrate with our school class parties. I made this Easy Mummy Halloween Treat for one of my boys’ classes and they were super simple! Easy Mummy Halloween Treat If you haven’t noticed, I kind of have a thing for creating fun food for my boys. And Halloween isContinue Reading

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Halloween Cakes for Kids

Kara — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 22:49:54 +0000

Halloween is only two weeks away and Halloween party plans are underway. Check out these 10 Halloween Cakes for kids and give them the most spooky and fun Halloween yet. Halloween Cakes for Kids My kids love celebrating the holidays with fun food and Halloween is probably our favorite time of year to make spooky,Continue Reading

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Eyeball Cake- Easy Halloween Cake

Kara — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 20:56:03 +0000

My oldest son is an October baby and now that he is getting older he likes to have a Halloween cake for his birthday. We have made a Spider Cake and Cupcakes, Haunted House Cake and now this spooky, but easy, Eyeball Cake. Eyeball Cake I love making easy cakes for my boys. I haveContinue Reading

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Balloon Ghosts: Easy Halloween Decorations

Kara — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 02:08:31 +0000

We love easy Halloween decorations that we can make ourselves and most years my boys get busy making fun things out of the craft supplies we have around the house as soon as September hits. This year, one of the big boys was home sick for the day so we decided to make our favoriteContinue Reading

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Red, White and Blue Fireworks Kabobs

Kara — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 22:17:19 +0000

I love today’s Summer Survival for Moms of Boys post from Heidi with Simplee Thrifty! Heidi is sharing these adorable Red, White and Blue Fireworks Kabobs. Red, White and Blue Fireworks Kabobs These Red White & Blue Fireworks Kabobs are a fun and easy treat to make and enjoy with the boys! These kabobs areContinue Reading

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Outdoor Patriotic Painting

Kara — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 21:02:17 +0000

Summer Survival for Moms of Boys is still going strong and I love this idea for Outdoor Patriotic Painting from Betsy’s Photography. Outdoor Patriotic Painting I try to get my boys outside as much as possible but our temperatures are soaring to 115+ degrees. This Outdoor Patriotic Painting would be a fun project to doContinue Reading

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Sponge Painted 4th of July Shirt

Kara — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 01:06:38 +0000

Today’s Summer Survival for Moms of Boys post comes from Abigail from Lovin’ Our Chaos. She is sharing these fun and Easy Sponge Painted 4th of July shirts, which would be perfect to wear to the parades or other celebrations this weekend. 4th of July Shirts Attention Pinners: If you love this idea as muchContinue Reading

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4th of July Banner – Kid’s Craft

Kara — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 14:46:07 +0000

Today’s Summer Survival for Moms of Boys post is this adorable 4th of July Banner Kid’s Craft from Popper and Mimi. 4th of July Banner – Kid’s Craft Amanda from Popper and Mimi made this Patriotic Fourth of July Banner using a piece of scrapbooking paper, scissors, a hole punch, and some string. It wasContinue Reading

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Because of Him – Happy Easter

Kara — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 01:44:26 +0000

Today I’m taking a step aside from the fun activities, crafts and food ideas that I typically share around the holidays to share my reason for celebrating this Easter Sunday. I hope you enjoy this video as much as I have. Because of Him I can find true joy in my life, the type ofContinue Reading

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Easter Egg Phonics

Kara — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 00:25:52 +0000

Easter Egg Phonics This week is Spring Break for us and we have been busy prepping for our annual family Easter egg hunt. My boys helped me fill a bundle of plastic Easter eggs with candy and we had a few left over to do something fun with. My kindergartener is loving learning to readContinue Reading

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White Chocolate Peeps

Kara — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 23:26:24 +0000

White Chocolate Peeps Confession time. I am not a fan of marshmallows. In fact just thinking about the texture makes me squeamish. Mini ones are okay, but the big jumbo ones make me gag. (Sorry to be so graphic.) I will make one exception and that is only to a marshmallow cooked perfectly brownContinue Reading

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Rainbow Fruit Snack

Kara — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 20:19:31 +0000

Rainbow Fruit Snack Last week I shared the Fruity Rainbow Crispy Treats we made for my son’s Kindergarten class to go along with Rainbow week, and today I’m sharing the fun Rainbow Fruit Snack that we put together to go with the treats. I was debating on what I could make that would goContinue Reading

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40 St Patrick’s Day Ideas for Kids

Kara — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 16:09:59 +0000

St Patrick’s Day Ideas for Kids With St Patrick’s Day just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to put together a list of some craft and food ideas that your kids would love. I have done quite a few St Patrick’s Day posts over the past two years, but I searched theContinue Reading

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Rainbow Fruit Tray – St Patrick’s Day Food

Kara — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 22:23:07 +0000

Rainbow Fruit Tray Last year before St Patrick’s Day I shared some fun St Patrick’s Day food including a Rainbow Snack Tray, Shamrock Quesadillas, Shamrock Sugar Cookies and my favorite, Leprechaun Pancakes. This year I decided to go with my sweet tooth once again and share a fun Rainbow Fruit Tray. My two youngest boysContinue Reading

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Minion Valentine Box

Kara — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 07:48:12 +0000

Minion Valentine Box This minion Valentine box was one of the most fun projects we have ever done on the blog. I seriously LOVE how it turned out. It just makes me laugh. This week I am at a blogging conference in Anaheim and my boys and I have spent the past week preparing forContinue Reading

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I “Mustache” You to be My Valentine

Kara — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 18:38:25 +0000

Mustache Valentine Valentine’s Day is sneaking up on us and this year my goal is to make Valentine’s Day easier on moms of boys. My boys aren’t in to anything lovey-dovey so we have to get a bit creative. Earlier this week I shared 20 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Boys so moms that are stumpedContinue Reading

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10 Groundhog Day Crafts and Recipes Roundup

Kara — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 14:26:35 +0000

10 Groundhog Day Crafts and Recipes ATTENTION PINNERS: If you are pinning this post, please pin the image above. To pin one of the images below, please click through to the original source and pin the image from there. Thank you for pinning responsibly. In just a couple of weeks, Punxsutawney Phil will let us knowContinue Reading

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Groundhog Day Craft

Kara — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 13:53:05 +0000

Groundhog Day Craft Are you ready for spring? Here in our little part of the world we have been having spring-like weather so I am actually hoping this stays for a really long time. But, in just a couple of weeks we will find out if spring is coming for the rest of the countryContinue Reading

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The Joys of Boys 2013 – A Year in Review

Kara — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 00:42:21 +0000

The Joys of Boys 2013 – A Year in Review Happy New Year! Today I am taking a look back at our best moments of 2013. This year has been an incredible year for me and I am so grateful to all of my readers for helping to make my dream of starting thisContinue 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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10 Christmas Crafts for Kids

Kara — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 23:46:01 +0000

10 Christmas Crafts for Kids Christmas is only 6 days away! Are you ready? All of my presents are wrapped but now my boys are wanting to get into the Christmas spirit by making lots of treats and crafts. I’ve put together a round-up of 10 Christmas crafts for kids that will keep your kidsContinue 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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Holiday Shopping with OshKosh B’gosh

Kara — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 23:13:25 +0000

“I participated in an Influencer Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for OshKosh B’gosh. I received a gift card to facilitate my shopping trip and to thank me for participating.” OshKosh B’Gosh I remember the moment when I found out I was having my first baby boy like it was yesterday. I “knew” allContinue 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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Power Rangers Super Samurai: A Christmas Wish

Kara — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 18:25:08 +0000

Power Rangers Super Samurai: A Christmas Wish Christmas pretty much came early for a little 5-year-old in my house when Power Rangers Super Samurai: A Christmas Wish, arrived at our door. He was so giddy with excitement that we had to watch it right away, and then has watched it several times since. In thisContinue Reading

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Build Your Own Jack-O-Lantern Pancakes

Kara — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 21:53:19 +0000

Jack-o-Lantern Pancakes Ok, I admit, I can’t stop making fun breakfast foods for my kids during the holidays. It’s like some sort of addiction. Do they have a group called Pancake Makers Anonymous? Because if so, I may need to join. Last week I shared Frankenstein pancakes and today I’m sharing our Build your ownContinue Reading

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4th of July Fun Food and a Firecracker Craft

Kara — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 16:55:24 +0000

With the 4th of July just hours away I thought I would re-share some of the 4th of July fun food ideas and a simple firecracker craft we did last year to celebrate the 4th. You can find details for each by clicking on the picture or the link below the picture. I hope youContinue Reading

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Summer Day Camp: 4th of July Printable Banner

Kara — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 11:30:41 +0000

I hope you had fun with last week’s Summer Day Camp activity and that your kids had fun building their own indoor snowman. Today’s camp instructor is Donna from Swish Printables. Donna is a self-professed party junkie! She loves everything about parties. She loves planning them…going to them… and shopping for them. She loves itContinue Reading

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Leprechaun Pancakes-Easy St Patrick’s Day Breakfast

Kara — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:11:03 +0000

Just a couple of days until St Patrick’s Day and it wouldn’t be a holiday around here without some fun food ideas. Maybe I like creating fun things with pancakes because breakfast food is my favorite but also, pancakes are easy to play around with. For Christmas we made Santa Pancakes and I figured itContinue Reading

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St Patricks Day Games

Kara — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:58:53 +0000

These fun and easy St Patrick’s Day Games can be played at home or even in a classroom. They are free to print and your kids will love them! Quick and Easy St Patricks Day Games St Patrick’s Day is a fun chance to do some fun things with your kids. We’ve made some funContinue Reading

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Ready for Easter with Cookie’s Kids

Kara — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:10:21 +0000

When you have 4 kids of the same gender it seems as though the youngest ones rarely have new clothes because why would you buy clothes when you can pass down gently used clothes from your older kids. But after looking at the spring church clothes of my youngest two boys, I realized that theyContinue Reading

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St Patricks Day Food: Rainbow Snack and Shamrock Quesadilla

Kara — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 20:22:21 +0000

If your boys are like mine, every day after school a couple of ravenous beasts return home wanting to eat everything in sight. My boys tend to be really, REALLY grumpy when they are hungry so feeding them asap is a must. I’ve been trying to have healthier and more filling snacks available to themContinue Reading

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St Patrick’s Day Shamrock Cookies

Kara — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:12:33 +0000

Shamrock Cookies St Patrick’s Day is next week! Really? Is it already getting to be the middle of March? The weather here has been absolutely perfect and I’m hoping that we get at least a few more weeks (would MONTHS be too much to ask for?) of nice weather before the heat hits. AsContinue Reading

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Pirate Valentine Suckers

Kara — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:56:52 +0000

Valentine’s Day is practically here and my boys and I have been busy with our preparations. They are busy designing and decorating their boxes and I have been busy helping my 4-year-old (or maybe he is helping me) make pirate Valentine suckers for his preschool class. It’s really hard to find anything that is boyContinue Reading

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Christmas Traditions

Kara — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:44:48 +0000

I admit it…My tree is still up, my Christmas lights are still on outside and I’m not ready to accept the fact that Christmas is over for another year. I just love Christmas and I love making Christmas memories with my boys! I probably should have shared this a week ago but we’ve been havingContinue 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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Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies

Kara — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:27:42 +0000

How to make Turkey Cookies For anyone looking for a simple activity for the kids while you bake your Thanksgiving dinner, or if you need a little something to add to your table decorations, these turkey cookies are perfect. All of my boys got involved in making these turkey cookies, even baby as you canContinue Reading

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Country Raisin Gingersnaps

Kara — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 06:11:14 +0000

These Country Raisin Gingersnaps are my very favorite cookies of all time. I make lots and lots of cookies and I have probably tried a hundred or so different recipes over the years but these have always been my favorite. The only problem with them is I’ve been eating them NON-STOP since I made them.Continue Reading

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Easy Halloween Pumpkin Tutorial

Kara — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:36:15 +0000

Yesterday I posted about some of the Halloween decorations I have made with my boys and I promised a tutorial of the pumpkins. They are super cute and SO easy. I’ve had people asking if we had to stuff them or how they could be easy. All you need is: Rolls of toilet paper andContinue Reading

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Halloween: Spooky, Funny or Just Plain Scary?

Kara — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:58:14 +0000

With Halloween only 2 weeks away we’ve been getting out all of our decorations and trying to plan costumes. Costume planning is definitely getting harder as my boys get older. The older (and especially the oldest) boys seem to be drawn to any costume with blood and guts hanging out and they KNOW that mama’sContinue Reading

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Easy Halloween Haunted House Cake

Kara — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 01:38:19 +0000

As I mentioned last week, my son loves to have Halloween-inspired birthday cakes. This year we made this spider cake, but since Halloween is right around the corner I thought I’d share another easy Halloween cake. Easy Haunted House Cake This cake kind of looks complicated but it was SO easy. I made a bigContinue Reading

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Easy Spider Cake and Cupcakes

Kara — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:50:12 +0000

I didn’t get a Monday motivation up yesterday because we were busy celebrating a birthday!! I seriously can NOT believe how fast my kids are growing up. They need to stop it! Since we are now in October, this big guy loves to have Halloween cakes for his birthday. Later this week I’ll post aContinue Reading

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Finding Fall: Spider Stew and Witches Hats

Kara — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:24:27 +0000

One of the biggest things to get used to when we moved to the desert was the fact that we only have 3 seasons, Soarching Hot, Hot, and Not so Hot so naturally the first year we moved here I wasn’t sure what to do with myself. Moving from the state with “the greatest snowContinue Reading

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4th of July Festive Food

Kara — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 07:12:37 +0000

4th of July Recipes Our 4th of July festivities are in full swing! Sparklers, Pop-its and Red Vines are bought and now we’re just getting excited for the fireworks. To go a long with our festivities we had a fun patriotic dinner tonight. Fruit Rockets: I have to laugh at the fact that my boys will eat anything if itContinue Reading

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Toothpaste Box Firecrackers

Kara — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:08:00 +0000

Firecrackers! I’m SO excited to share these today because they turned out so cute! For the crafts I do with my boys I try to use items that we can find around the house. We go through a lot of paper products and I’ve been trying to save a few (without becoming a hoarder) to use onContinue Reading

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Festive 4th of July Cookies

Kara — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:09:17 +0000

4th of July recipes This week my boys have been getting excited for the 4th of July so I thought I’d share some of the fun activities and 4th of July recipes we have been making. We pretty much love making and eating sugar cookies so I whipped up some of my Grandma’s famous (atContinue Reading

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Patriotic Pinwheel Cookies

Kara — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 19:31:56 +0000

In honor of Flag Day (June 14th) my boys and I decided to make these cute cookies. I had wanted to try and do some type of pinwheel cookies but all of the recipes I found seemed really complicated. So, I simplified and decided to just use refrigerated cookie dough from the grocery store (somethingContinue Reading

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