I Spy with my Little Eye Father’s Day Printable Card

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I Spy with My Little Eye Father's Day Printable Card Both our daughters love to play the "I spy with my little eye..." game in the car with their dad so although this gift was from a few years ago, it's still one of our favorites. A printed "I Spy the World's Best Dad" Father's Day card, some favorite movie night treats and a spy themed DVD is easy to put together. Or you can simply print the cute card and frame for an excellent gift dad can hang in his office or place on a desk. My husband Read More... {Read More...}

PlateJoy Meal Planning for Weight Loss

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This post is sponsored by PlateJoy in collaboration with the dealspotr influencer network. All opinions are my own. PlateJoy Meal Planning for Weight Loss Last year when I started using the PlateJoy meal planning service it was because I was looking for a way to help simplify the process of providing home cooked meals to my family. My experience with PlateJoy has been wonderful and I'm elated by the new product with the option of meal planning to help you reach weight loss and Read More... {Read More...}

Cow Bagel | Easy Kids Snack Idea

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This post is sponsored by The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. #TruMoo Family photos by Madyson Floyd. Cow Bagel | Easy Kids Snack Idea With two daughters in our home, our summer is usually covered in daily craft projects with glitter everywhere, paint and science experiments. My two adventurous daughters also make sure we have plenty of outside playtime. Active play requires great nutrition so I'm always on a mission to find easy kids snack ideas for summer. Yesterday was my Read More... {Read More...}

Summer Girls Night In | Easy Entertaining Menu

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This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. #BBSpringCool Summer Girls Night In | Easy Entertaining Menu It's currently spring but with our Arizona temperatures already over 100 degrees and school out for many, we're thinking about summer. To me the season screams cut off shorts and flip flops, family road trips to Southern California, pool parties and planning a summer girls night in. With a busy family schedule most of my parties have been more spontaneous lately so I'm keeping Read More... {Read More...}

Oat Gouda Caramel Summer Snack Recipe

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Oat Gouda Caramel Summer Snack Recipe Last weekend while visiting our local grocery store we made a quick stop at the cheese counter. My husband rarely cooks but it's magical when he treats our family to his grandfather's Italian recipes. He grew up cooking with him and is just starting to share those treasured recipes with our oldest daughter. We were at the cheese counter purchasing his favorite parmesan when the attendant offered my daughters and I a snack sample. The Oat Gouda Caramel Read More... {Read More...}

Summer STEM Project | Mechanical 3D Puzzle Hand

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This post is sponsored by Wood Trick in collaboration with the dealspotr influencer network. All opinions are my own. Summer STEM Project | Mechanical 3D Puzzle Hand Earlier this school year my daughter brought home a mechanical hand she had made in her third grade engineering class. The project was made with cardboard, plastic straws and string. She was very proud and told me she would like to make another over summer break. I started looking online for instructions to replicate Read More... {Read More...}

Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs Jurassic Fight Night

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This post is sponsored by the Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs in collaboration with the US Family Guide influencer network. All opinions are my own. Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs Jurassic Fight Night Dinosaurs are little sister's most favorite thing ever right now. She just turned three years old and celebrated her birthday with an ultimate dinosaur party at Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs. We visit Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs often and are looking forward to a fun weekend Read More... {Read More...}

LG Smart Appliances at Mom 2.0

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This post is sponsored by LG Smart Appliances in collaboration with the Best Buy influencer network. All opinions are my own. LG Smart Appliances at Mom 2.0 Moving into a new home eight months ago gave me the opportunity to really focus on my ultimate dream kitchen. And although it's certainly not complete yet, we're on our way to checking off everything on our dream kitchen list. During the few days I spent at the Mom 2.0 conference in Pasadena earlier this month I Read More... {Read More...}

Gilbert, Arizona Moving Resources

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Gilbert, Arizona Moving Resources We have lived in our new home in Gilbert, Arizona for eight months and some days I still wake up with that "pinch me" feeling. Sometimes it takes a moment of reflection to realize we really did sell and leave our last home so quickly. It happened fast and seamless. Real talk though, moving is hard, really hard. It doesn't matter how well you have planned, the businesses you have hired, or the friends that have offered to help. But with a great team of the right Read More... {Read More...}

Saguaro Cactus Watermelon Bowl

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Saguaro Cactus Watermelon Bowl Last weekend when I hosted our dinner in the desert burger bar party, I put together a great evening with very little time spent on preparation. The Arizona desert is a beautiful background for a dinner party and this one didn't disappoint with some fun cactus themed treats. The saguaro cactus watermelon bowl was surprisingly created in just 10 minutes and a favorite serving dish at the party. How to carve a saguaro cactus watermelon bowl Select the right Read More... {Read More...}