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A Simple, Silly & Spooky Halloween Front Porch
Most of fall the porch is adorned with autumn vibes – but the week of Halloween the porch gets a spooky makeover. I like to keep it simple, silly, and spooky! To keep it simple and silly I use skeletons doing silly poses and spider webs all over, and to make it spooky I add tons of bats. It is perfect for an easy farmhouse or cottage style Halloween porch. Take a look at our simple, silly and spooky Halloween porch and get inspired to create your own fun Halloween porch! In true Halloween spirit, these photos were taken at night. This whole set up took about 20 minutes –…
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The Best Mess-Free Educational Toys on Amazon
All of my kids really enjoyed having a variety of busy activities when they were toddlers and preschoolers. Having a variety of educational busy activities helps keep the boredom at bay and their little brains hard at work. However, I am not a big fan of messy toys so I have done some research and found some of the best, mess-free educational toys you can order on Amazon. These are all affordable, easy to pick up (the little ones can clean themselves) and wont damage anything if spilled. Not only do I keep a variety of busy activities in the home, but I keep them stored away so that when…
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A Guide to the Best Cheap Eats & Happy Hours in Maui, Hawaii
Traveling with a large family can be quite expensive when you eat out. Our family always tries to sample the best foods in the areas we travel – but on the cheap. This means we visit food trucks, hole-in-the-wall establishments, – and of course, happy hours – when we eat out during our travels. Maui, Hawaii was no different. With so many amazing and affordable options on the island, the only way to get to them all is with a little research from Dining Maui and some food-centric planning. On our recent 10-day Maui, Hawaii vacation we sampled the best of the best in cheap eats and happy hours –…
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A Guide to the Best Sweet Food & Desserts in Maui, Hawaii
On our recent 10-day family trip to Maui, Hawaii, our family made a point of tasting as many of the best foods and sweets on the island as we could. Our goal was to try family-friendly local eateries with Hawaii style cuisine which were both affordable and unique. Here is a rundown of the best places we tried for sweet foods and desserts in Maui, with photos prices and useful tips! Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice In Maui you must try Hawaiian shaved ice, and Ululani’s is simply the best. Syrups are house made using cane syrup and fresh, local ingredients like lilikoi and lychee. Try Haleakala, a combination of Coconut…
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10-Day Maui, Hawaii Itinerary with Kids
Maui, Hawaii, nicknamed “The Valley Isle” for it’s many large valleys carved into both northwestern and southeastern volcanoes, is Hawaii’s second largest island. It is commonly referred to by locals as “Maui No Ka Oi” or “Maui is the best” because of it’s many lush rain forests and gorgeous beaches. With so many wide open spaces, a variety of terrains and tons of things to do, its no wonder Maui is an ideal tropical family vacation getaway. And for foodies, its a dream come true with so many tasty eateries featuring fresh and local cuisine like no where else in the world. We recently traveled to Maui, Hawaii with our…
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Real Food for Babies and Toddlers (The Easy Way!)
Real food for babies and toddlers is important for so many reasons. Developing bodies and minds need real fruits and veggies to be healthy and grow! Being a busy parent doesn’t leave a whole lot of time to make your own food, but with Beech-Nut® Naturals™ you don’t have to. Beech-Nut® Naturals™ is real food for babies, with real ingredients, gently cooked – the easy way! You can purchase them at almost every major retailer and have lunch or a snack for your baby or toddler in a snap! And you will feel good knowing you are feeding you little one natural fruits and veggies, even when you are in…
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DIY Halloween Treat Bag Workshop at AR Workshop – Mill Creek
Do your kids love arts and crafts, but you hate the mess? Problem solved, sign them up for a super fun DIY workshop at AR Workshop! We love attending the shop in Mill Creek – it has such an inviting atmosphere, and the staff are super helpful – our projects always turn out fantastic! I shared my previous experience at AR Workshop Mill Creek recently – you can read all about my experience here! I love creating personalized, coordinating items for all 3 of my kids, especially when the items have a special meaning or memory attached. Thanks to this super fun workshop, I now have a treasured set of…
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A Simple & Neutral Fall Farmhouse Front Porch
Front porches are a wonderful place to decorate seasonally, even if it is the only place you decorate! Front porches welcome your guests and make a statement about your home. I love to decorate my front porch and in fall this means adding fresh fairy tale pumpkins, rustic farmhouse signs, a fall themed door mat, and some beautiful faux fall florals. You can see how I refreshed my porch this past summer here. My fall front porch is decorated in a cottage farmhouse style with simple neutral colors like white, cream, brown, and muted greens. To refresh the space for fall I partnered with AR Workshop – Mill Creek, a…
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