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Upcycled Kleenex Box for Box Top Collection – Be a Classroom Hero!

Upcycled Kleenex Box for Box Top Collection – Be a Classroom Hero!

July 31, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

  This upcycled Kleenex box serves as the perfect place to collect Box Tops at school. Great as a back to school classroom gift.  This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kleenex® Facial Tissue.   Back to school season is synonymous with shopping! Parents scramble to

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Parenting

Busy Mom-Hack for Simple Weeknight Meals

Busy Mom-Hack for Simple Weeknight Meals

July 30, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

We all need a little bit more time in the day. This simple weeknight meals hack will help you earn back some of that time on those busy family nights.   This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my

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Filed Under: Parenting, Sponsored Work

A Dinosaur Lunch Kids Will Love + Printable Dino Lunchbox Notes

A Dinosaur Lunch Kids Will Love + Printable Dino Lunchbox Notes

July 24, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This dinosaur lunch uses dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets and fun fruit and veggies to create a dinosaur themed bento box lunch for school! Also included are free dinosaur lunchbox notes to print. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely

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Filed Under: Parenting, Sponsored Work

The Genius Napkins that Get Kids Talking at Dinnnertime

The Genius Napkins that Get Kids Talking at Dinnnertime

July 17, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Kids need help talking at dinnertime? These Mardi Gras Napkins are a game changer. With fun questions and illustrations, dinner just got a lot better!   Thank you Mardi Gras Napkins for sponsoring this post. Visit your local retailer to get the conversation going in your home! There are many

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Filed Under: Parenting, Preschool

Top 5 of Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach + Giveaway

Top 5 of Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach + Giveaway

July 15, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone 2 Comments

Attractions and family activities at Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach in Seaside, NJ. From water slides to rides, see our top 5 must-do’s. *This post is sponsored by Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach. I received vouchers in exchange for this post. All opinions expressed are my own. Summer is synonymous

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Filed Under: Sponsored Work, Tri-State Family Fun

7 Fun and Safe Outdoor Activities for Babies

7 Fun and Safe Outdoor Activities for Babies

July 9, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Here are 7 outdoor activities for babies that are fun and safe, and can be done almost year round. Babies learn so much from exploring the world around them.   Summertime is so much fun for babies, but it can also be challenging! Babies can’t be in direct sunlight and

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Filed Under: Babies, Learn Through Play, Outdoors, Parenting

5 Summer Reading Programs Free to Kids

5 Summer Reading Programs Free to Kids

July 5, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Summer reading programs are great for incentivizing kids to read over summer break. Here are 5 free programs to join that are fun for kids!    Summer is low-key in our house. We love to have as much unscheduled down time as possible. However, that has also created a bit

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5 Rides to Go On if Pregnant at Disney World

5 Rides to Go On if Pregnant at Disney World

July 2, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Here are 5 fun rides that you can still enjoy if you are pregnant at Disney World. There are a couple to stay away from, but can for sure be a great trip!   We have been taking our kids to Disney World every year since our oldest was 1.

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Family Fun at an Amusement Park for Non-Thrill Seekers

Family Fun at an Amusement Park for Non-Thrill Seekers

June 26, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

How to have family fun at an amusement park for non-thrill seekers! Our trip to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dorney Park & Wlidwater Kingdom.   “Just one more ride, pleeeeeeaaaaase” I would beg my Dad at the local

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Filed Under: Sponsored Work, Tri-State Family Fun Tagged With: amusement park, dorney park, Family Fun

How to do Valentine’s Day Dollar Tree Style

How to do Valentine’s Day Dollar Tree Style

January 30, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Yes, you can get ready for Valentine’s Day Dollar Tree style! Here are pro tips and tricks for getting all of your love day shopping done at a dollar store. Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching! There has become such hype around Valentine’s Day. The good news is, you can totally do

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Filed Under: Holidays, Parenting, Valentine's Day

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