I had a birthday earlier this month. It fell on a Friday which happened to also be an early-release day for the boys. My husband took the day off and as soon as we could, we picked James and Colin up from school. Colin wanted to help me make my cake, so we did that right away. I picked a pink camo cake with marshmallow ... Read More about Kids in the Kitchen: Mommy’s Birthday Cake
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Annie’s Petite Treats: Disney CARS Cake Pops
**Full Disclosure: Annie's Petite Treats provided a dozen Disney CARS Cake Pops for my #DisneySide party! All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was putting together a Disney Cars themed party get together and I knew I wanted to add a special little touch but I wasn't sure just what that was until I found Annie's Petite ... Read More about Annie’s Petite Treats: Disney CARS Cake Pops
Wordless Wednesday: Thank You Notes
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**Full Disclosure: I participated in an In-Home Party Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Honey Bunches of Oats Bake at Home. I received product samples to facilitate this post as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. At the start of the year, our Sunday school class puts out a breakfast sign-up sheet. ... Read More about Honey Bunches of Oats Bake at Home Granola Snackers #BakingWithBunches #IC
‘Oliver & Hope’s Superhero Saturday’ from the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation #uhccf
**Full Disclosure: I was compensated for this post. My thoughts, love of books and helping kids are all my own. I adore books - especially children's books - because they take me out of reality into some imaginary place with fun characters and adventures. I We have two bookshelves full of children's books and I am always looking for ... Read More about ‘Oliver & Hope’s Superhero Saturday’ from the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation #uhccf
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**Full Disclosure: Family Christian provided an appreciation certificate so I could purchase what I needed for these crafts. All opinions are my own. I do a bit of volunteering at our church. I have been the AWANA Sparks Secretary for about 3 years, I've worked ETC (watched kids during church service) and still fill in ... Read More about Simple Craft Ideas for Kids
STASH Hotel Rewards #NOLASTASH
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