Fun Fall Pancakes

Fun Fall Pancakes

There is so much going on in the fall. School is underway. Sports and extracurriculars have kicked into full swing. There are festivals, events, and holidays quickly approaching. You need time with your family to reconnect. You need a break from the rush. These pancakes aren’t your ordinary pancakes! They are full of character and
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Oktoberfest Menu

Oktoberfest Menu

It’s fall and you know that means Oktoberfest! Unfortunately, many people can’t make it to the real Oktoberfest which kicks off in Munich every September, but there are many Oktoberfest celebrations elsewhere around the globe. Here’s a list from The Travel Channel and one from USA Travel About.com for places to celebrate in America. If you’re looking for a menu
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Tar Heel Footprint Decoration

Tar Heel Footprint Decoration

This personalized Tar Heel footprint decoration is so easy to make and assemble, you can get it accomplished in one day! The hardest part is waiting for the paint to dry. This would make a wonderful gift for any UNC fan, of course, but by default, if you’re a resident in North Carolina, you are
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National Hug Your Hound Day

National Hug Your Hound Day

Did you know the second Sunday in September is Hug Your Hound Day? It’s not only a reminder to love your four-legged family member, but it’s a day set aside to encourage dog owners to get their furry friends out and about. In honor of National Hug Your Hound Day, I thought I would gather
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AVON Naturals Kids Review

AVON Naturals Kids Review

I recently met an Independent AVON Representative. She provided me some products to conduct this review. I always thought of AVON as a cosmetics company, but learned from her and through her catalogs that AVON offers a bit more than that! There is make-up and lotion, of course, but there is also perfume, cologne, jewelry, shoes,
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Easy Footprint Cards

Easy Footprint Cards

These easy footprint cards were a recent hit with the grandparents! Grandparent’s Day is the first Sunday after Labor Day, so I thought I would share how we created these cards at home in hopes that some of you might create a personalized card for the grandparents in your life! They really are simple, but
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Successful School Year

Successful School Year

Here are some tips on how you, as a parent, can help your children have a successful school year. These are based on what I observed (or didn’t see at all) when I was in the classroom. I taught Kindergarten, First Grade, and Third Grade, and over the years came in contact with several children,
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School Saver Box

School Saver Box

While trying to organize part of our house, I saw an empty diaper box and for some reason I thought of all the things I don’t have to deal with right now because my kids aren’t in school. But, I know many parents are dealing with their children going back to school. With that, more
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