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Thanksgiving Table Apple Votives
By Nancy Blakey These lovely votives enhance any table. Pulling your kids into help make them adds something extra to the day! What you will need: Apples Small sharp knife Spoon Votive candles Use the...
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10 Simple Ways to Encourage Gratitude
I It’s the season of thankfulness, and I have 10 SIMPLE ways to encourage gratitude in your family. This isn’t Pinterest people, these are simple ways to encourage gratitude...
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Edible Art: Gorgeous Holiday Cookies
The trouble with doing kids’ projects on a Mudpie Mama deadline means the family may or may not be in the mood to participate, but I have no choice. I crack the whip, order them to the table where the...
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Easy Pressed Tin Gift Ornament
Pressed Tin Gift Ornament Add a lovely touch to your gifts with these easy pressed tin ornaments. What you will need: Disposable aluminum oven liner or pie pan Short knitting needle or pencil with a...
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10 Timeless Gifts for Kids
Two big plastic bins of Legos have survived in our home for 30 years, dozens of kids, and random household purges. They were one of the few ‘toys’ I gave the grandparents when they asked for the kids’...
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By the Shore: Explore the Pacific Northwest Like a Local
“If you’re looking for a guide to all things Pacific Northwest that’s just about perfect, this is it…” Kristine Morris in Forward Reviews Mama Nancy has been exploring the Pacific Northwest this past...
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A Gift is Something You Make: 3 Easy Presents
nickhallphotography.com The greatest gifts cost next to nothing, are infused with love, and require only a little hands-on time. Save an afternoon for your family to create the best kind of gifts–the...
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10 Easy Gifts Kids Can Make
nickhallphotography.com Handmade gifts are the best, but finding the time and the energy to put it all together can be daunting. Here’s help! These simple ideas are perfect for grandparents, your kids’...
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Cinnamon Dough Ornaments
This dough dries to a hard clay-like finish, and holds the delicious fragrance of cinnamon. You can also tie the ornaments onto wrapped gifts with ribbon. Save this recipe! Sculpting with it makes...
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How to Survive the Winter Holidays: 12 Creative Things to do at Home
By Rebecca Lemar Feed your child’s imagination and get them moving and creating with these easy and fun ideas! 1. Conversation: Fill up a page with hearts. Then have a conversation with your child...
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