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Get a personal glimpse into the life of Brandy Ellen, a NH Mom Blogger, who is raising three kids the best she can while juggling work at home among other things. Brandy thrives best when surrounded by optimistic, positive lifestyle friends. Learn more about what she’s up to today by reading a bit of Brandy’s Life.

Disney’s 101 Dalmatians on Blu-ray 02/10

Disney’s 101 Dalmatians on Blu-ray 02/10

I just received word that Disney’s 101 Dalmatians will be on Blu-ray February 10, 2015 and I am so excited. I grew up watching this film on VHS, yes I said .. VHS. I even owned a copy of Disney’s 101 Dalmatians on VHS until I got rid of all my VHS tapes alongside all but one VCR. Amazing how advanced technology has gotten in the last 33 years of my life. Pick your favorite spot to watch—anytime and anywhere—and get ready for a fun-filled adventure with the Diamond Edition of 101 Dalmatians! Pongo, Perdita and their super-adorable puppies are in for thrills, hilarious spills and an epic action-packed adventure when they face off with Cruella De Vil, Disney’s most fabulously outrageous villainess. This copy will have bonus features; All …

Make Your Own Hedbanz Game at Home

Make Your Own Hedbanz Game at Home

**This post contains affiliate links, if you make a purchase using the affiliate link, I will earn a small commission** Editors note: This was originally published in 2012, I am sharing it again as a great game idea to make for a holiday gathering that includes many children, honestly, it is fun for the adults too! I hope you consider creating this as a fun family game to entertain the children during the holiday gatherings this season. One day my family ventured down to my daughter’s friends house where we all had a fun little barbecue one Friday evening. While we were there the kids all gathered inside to play a game I had never heard of, Hedbanz. It’s a very simple game and since we are a family game …

Do You Want to Build a Snowman Craft? #crafts #toddler #preschool

Do You Want to Build a Snowman Craft? #crafts #toddler #preschool

Do you want to build a snowman? The song I was singing, much to the annoyance of my children, while sitting down to craft it up the other day. I was on a mission … a mission to build a snowman! Not a real snowman, please no, I am not ready for that cold, wet real snow, but cotton balls make a good replacement for snow. Today I share with you a super cute, fun and easy craft to do with toddlers, because that is about my skill level – toddler level. I swear, in some ways, I shall never grow up! You will need cotton balls, googly eyes, glue gun (if you wish), Elmer’s glue, construction paper in brown, white and black. Oh and scissors! Glue together 4 cotton …

4 Ways to Show Gratitude This Thanksgiving

4 Ways to Show Gratitude This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is not just about the delicious food you will sit down to enjoy with a family. Seated around the dinner table with intellectual conversations amidst the smells of hot food sounds like something to be grateful for, but there is more to Thanksgiving than just showing gratitude for a meal well cooked. Today, I invite you to open your mind to showing gratitude in unique ways, read along to see 4 ways to show gratitude this Thanksgiving … Give Praise to Family with Praise Circle Sitting around the dinner table at a Thanksgiving family gathering is the perfect place to show gratitude to those who you may only see but once a year. In my experience family is always there for you, whether they are happy or disappointed about …

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