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food, fun, and friendship with Phoebe G. Green :: little foodie book review

October 16, 2014 By Bridget

Do you have a little foodie in your house? Or maybe you have a child who eats nothing but chicken nuggets and pizza. Either way, the Phoebe G. Green…

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In big kids/ books & learning/ toys & games

ArtFolds :: fold a book into a sculpture :: review

October 14, 2014 By Ginny

ArtFoldsTM  are books I can say I’ve never seen before. It’s a book that you fold into a sculpture, a work of art. I asked a little friend of mine…

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In books & learning/ giveaway

it will be okay :: tommy nelson :: review + giveaway

October 14, 2014 By Shanda

Once again Tommy Nelson has added a new favorite book to our bookshelf! It Will Be Okay by Lysa TerKeurst is a wonderful story about a tiny Little Seed…

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In books & learning/ media

bring books to life with my fairy tale *personalized* books :: review

October 13, 2014 By stacey

Since starting preschool last month and learning to write his name nice and neat, my son absolutely loves seeing his name places. He’s always so proud to point it…

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In books & learning/ craft time/ DIY/ get crafty/ home decor/ homemade

the wonderful world of washi :: craft book review

October 3, 2014 By Bridget

A few years ago I designed a insta-wall in my house. I used washi tape to adhere some of my favorite photos to the wall in a giant grid.…

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michigan reads! with acoustic rooster and his barnyard band :: review

October 1, 2014 By Carinn

It was an exciting moment for me when I saw that the selection for the Library of Michigan’s “Michigan Reads! One State, One Children’s Book” program for the 2014…

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good night little pumpkin :: Tommy Nelson :: review + giveaway

September 22, 2014 By Shanda

Whenever I ask my little guy if he is ready to go “night-night’ I always get an emphatic “NO!” I’m sure if he could say more than one or…

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rustic repurposing :: DIY wood pallet projects book

September 17, 2014 By Bridget

I’ve been fascinated with wood pallet projects for a while. I’ve probably pinned a hundred different ideas, but I just haven’t ever gotten around to actually doing them yet!…

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In around the house/ back to school/ big kid gear/ books & learning/ eco-friendly/ fashion/ holidays/ little fashions/ media

cool mom meets back to school hair fashions with so cozy :: review {#SoCozyBTS}

September 15, 2014 By Shannon

We are in full on school mode here. Getting up at the crack of dawn to rush and get ready, you know, everything we didn’t get done the night…

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rubber band mania :: video review + giveaway

September 13, 2014 By Bridget

If you give a boy a cup and some rubber bands, he’ll make a rocket. If he makes a rocket, he’ll want to make a slingshot, too. If you…

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she’s back!! and let’s also welcome a new line to american girl :: information

September 11, 2014 By Shannon

When I was a young girl, I had a doll I loved. I toted her along with me everywhere. My mom had ordered her from an 800 number and…

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In books & learning

god is always good :: thomas nelson :: review

September 10, 2014 By Shanda

The most important thing that I can do as a mom is to instill a love for God in my child. I want him to see the love I…

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