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Here are a few of my favorite Amazon finds for fall that my girls have. Some of these we’ve had for years and others were new purchases made over the last few months. I love all of the fall colors and floral prints! Everything is linked HERE.
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Here are some of my favorite Halloween ribbons for crafting & gifting! Here are my ribbon ‘rules’. Links below to my faves! 🎃 I ONLY buy ribbon on sale. Most frequently 40% off at a hobby lobby. They have the best affordable ribbon colors & variations.🎃 I always check other aisles like the wedding & […]
One of my favorite ways to decorate for Halloween is to swap out some of our regular artwork for spooky prints I purchase on Etsy. I like to change these up every year or so. I purchase digital files, download them to my computer and print them on my home printer. This ends up costing […]
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This spooky dancing broom from Amazon is definitely not a necessity but SUCH a fun addition to our halloween decor. My older girls love it and my 3 year old is a little spooked :) It plays music if you’d like or you can turn it on silent. It takes batteries and was easy to […]
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It’s hard to believe that the back-to-school season is already here. My kids still have over a month of summer vacation left but we’ve started stocking up on school supplies. As the back-to-school season approaches, it’s time to start thinking about all the essentials to equip your kids for a successful school year. Among the […]
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I recently swapped out my trunk organizer for the summer season. I change what I keep in here twice a year and it’s nice to know I have the essentials on hand! This is the trunk organizer I have. What’s inside: Sunscreen & bug spray. First Aid KitCar Sick Bag Wet Bag: Nice to have […]
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While I love the cozy, indulgent meals that come with fall and winter I most enjoy cooking dinner in the summertime. Recipes are typically quick and easy and full of fresh ingredients. Though I usually have more time for making dinner when we don’t have school and sports – I love the laid back approach […]
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This post is sponsored by Walmart, as always all opinions are my own! A few new Walmart arrivals that I’m loving right now. By this time in the season I’ve pretty much purchased all of my spring/summer essentials so anything new I buy I want to be sure I can transition into fall. All of […]
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I’ve tried many different things to keep my kids busy on road trips depending on their ages over the years. Right now my kids are 3, 5, 8 and this busy bag works great. I fill it up before we leave and then hand out the activities as they are needed. We also can easily […]
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If your kids get car sick you’ll find this simple DIY Car Sick Bag helpful to have on hand! I keep it in the glove box or in the passenger side door. Here’s everything I put inside our DIY Car Sick Bag! I keep everything in this flat mesh bag. I use these for everything! […]
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BARE Shimmer SunscreenDock & Bay Kids TowelDock & Bay Adult Size (Large) TowelUnderwater CameraLarge Tub Of Sidewalk Chalk Reusable Water Balloons Sea Shell Bags
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I’m taking a quick 3 day, 2 night trip to Siesta Key to celebrate one of my high school friend’s 40th birthdays. I’m SO excited for a little getaway, without kids spending time with girlfriends I don’t get to see too often. Here’s the high & low mix of everything I (overpacked) for my trip! […]
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Hi, I'm Caitlin and I've been blogging for over a decade! The Mama Notes is where I share my experiences in motherhood, activities & recipes to try with your kids and things I love. I'm so happy you are here!
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