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Looking for an easy Christmas cinnamon roll recipe? I’ve got ya! There are a bunch of different holiday cinnamon roll recipes swirling around the web for every occasion under the sun but this one could not be easier! The best part of this treat? Your kids can decorate the cinnamon roll tree themselves! Here’s how […]

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This post is sponsored by ALDI. ‘Tis the season for merry making!! Today I’m partnering with ALDI to show a festive and fun hot cocoa and mimosa bar that you can put together for the holiday season! You know I’m a big fan of the ALDI Finds aisle – where you can find everything you […]

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Your kids can trim Santa’s beard and work on their fine motor skills with this fun activity! This printable is from The Magic Playbook. I added a pink hat, cotton ball, stickers, and pipe cleaner glasses. Add strips of white paper to Santa’s face and set your child loose to give Santa a trim. You […]

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Holiday baking doesn’t have to be super involved! These Peppermint Bark Brownies are super easy, but a fun, festive treat! To make them, simply prepare a batch of your favorite brownies, crumble up some peppermint bark and sprinkle into the batter before baking. Once they’ve baked, I like to sprinkle some crushed candy canes on […]

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On December 1st I updated our kitchen bulletin board with our bucket list for the month after being inspired by my friend Val’s beautiful sign. I just printed off the words on cardstock and then attached a piece of craft paper with a thumb tack. Here’s a list of our traditions and a little bit […]

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Elf on the Shelf season is upon us!! I usually start out with a lot of inspiration and enthusiasm and by the 2nd week of December I can barely remember to move the Elf around. I made this graphic with some of the ideas we’ve done in the past — my challenge is coming up […]

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Christmas merchandise is starting to hit the market and while I’m all about NOT rushing holidays – it’s pretty known by now that holiday PJs always sell out! Here are my favorite finds so far. I’ll continue to add to this list as new styles are added! Candy Cane & Mistletoe PJs Pink Glow in […]

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Advent calendars are such a fun way to get in the holiday spirit! They bring a daily dose of holiday cheer throughout December. There is no shortage of advent calendar themes/options, and I’ve rounded up some of my favorites. Be sure to snag one before they sell out this year! Meri Meri Nutcracker Advent Calendar […]

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It’s hard to believe that my first baby turned 5 a few days ago, it honestly feels like she was just born yesterday (read her birth story here)! We are still keeping ourselves pretty isolated since we have a 3 week old newborn at home an I’ve known for a few months now that Piper […]

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Times are tough right now. Maybe you never scooped up your Easter basket fillers before being quarantined or you’re trying to limit your spending right now. I fall into both boats and when putting together my girl’s baskets realized I needed a few more items but decided to challenge myself to make them with what […]

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Easter may look a little different for your family this year, everything seems a little bit different from the norm right now. And that’s ok. We will get through this time and there will be Easter egg hunts with friends and family in the future. I’m trying to work on embracing the change and focus […]

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Can’t stop with the St.Patrick’s Day Lucky Charm treats around here! These are so easy! Either make or buy vanilla donuts (I make vegan donuts using this recipe) and then I heat up some store-bought vanilla frosting and drizzle it on top, topping with Lucky Charms! I find that the store-bought frosting keeps much better […]

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