Category Archives: Surviving Winter

DIY Coat Rack

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Cheri

Fall is in the air and winter is just around the corner. In fact, here in the midwest, in the second week of September we already had freezing temps at night, which forced us to take out coats and hats … Continue reading →

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Fall Favorites Basket Exchange Party

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Cheri

Three years ago, my very best friend had the most ingenious idea for a autumn inspired party. Both she and I share a love of this time of year, but living in Arizona didn’t offer much in the way of … Continue reading →

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S’mores Dessert Pizza

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Cheri

I love s’mores. I love pizza. I love s’mores pizza. Ever had it before? If not, don’t worry! Just because summer is ending doesn’t mean the great foods of summer need to wait until next year. I have a GREAT … Continue reading →

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Children’s Tent – A Perfect Getaway…Hideout…Reading Nook…Outdoor Shade…Bed…anything!!

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Heidi

Recently my 3 year old earned an award for staying dry (ie- “potty training bribe”). It was the “Bella Butterfly Cabin Tent” designed by David Kirk, author of the well-known Little Miss Spider books. It was supposed to be a … Continue reading →

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Great Children’s Books

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Cheri

We love the library.  Typically, we go to the library every 3 weeks, checking out about 100 books at a time.  Then we come home, squish on the couch all together and read about 20 before naps.  After naps, we … Continue reading →

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A Reason to Celebrate

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Kerri

There is always something to celebrate. Create memories. Create traditions. And celebrate even the least known National Holidays America has to offer. Continue reading →

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A Few of Our Favorite Things

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Cheri

Have you ever woken up in the morning, worried about how you’re going to make it thru the day with your little ones when you have NOTHING planned?  This happens to me too often.  So one of those days, I got … Continue reading →

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Water Play Activities

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Cheri

Idle hands are the devil’s handiwork…or something like that.  Sometimes my girls just need some times to get their hands moving.  If I’m not careful, their need to use their hands turns in to poking, pushing, grabbing, hitting, and all … Continue reading →

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Fixing Drafty Windows and Doors on a Dime

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Cheri

I live in Minnesota.  And Minnesota + January = Very Cold=-14 degrees tonight.  We also live in a very old home where the windows and doors are not sealed well at all.  Typically, we feel drafts whenever we sit on … Continue reading →

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Winter is Snow Much Fun — even inside!

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Kerri

When the kids want to play in the snow, but you’re just not in the mood to play the snowgear game — you know the one: 20 minutes getting the kids dressed in their snow gear, just for them to … Continue reading →

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