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End of the Rainbow St. Patrick’s Day Pancakes

February 16, 2018 By Heidi Rega 1 Comment

Looking for a perfect, easy St. Patrick's Day treat? These End of the Rainbow St. Patrick's Day Pancakes are a HUGE hit with the whole family--and so easy and fun! The perfect breakfast treat!

I want my kiddo to look back and remember a fun, celebration-filled childhood. One with lots of seemingly impromptu festivities to mark all of life’s little milestones and holidays. The problem I keep running into is that all of that festive fun takes lots of time, and as moms, time is a commodity typically in short supply! I’m […]

Filed Under: Cooking, Holidays, Recipes, St. Patrick's Day, Young Kids

The REAL DIY Leprechaun Trap

February 15, 2018 By Anne Metz 9 Comments

This St. Patrick's Day, it's time to get serious! Use this hand-dandy how-to guide to make your own REAL DIY leprechaun trap! This is the real deal! If you want to catch a wee green sprite, grab the kids, enjoy this family project and whip a trap that REALLY works! Get ready to enjoy the 3 wishes he will grant you!

This post contains affiliate links.  This means if you buy something through a link in this post about the REAL DIY Leprechaun Trap, The Mom of the Year will make a small commission at no cost to you.  This allows us to keep working hard to bring you content that will offer hope, heart, and […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Holidays, St. Patrick's Day, Young Kids

3-Step Chinese New Year Appetizer Your Kids Will Love!

February 8, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

It's time to celebrate the Chinese New Year! You MUST try this kid-friendly, easy, quick, Chinese New Year appetizer recipe full of veggies and fresh mango--a delicious treat for your appetite and your family-friendly celebration! These veggie rice tortilla bites are amazing--check out the adaptations too and make them perfect for YOUR family!

***This post about a family-friendly Chinese New Year appetizer was sponsored by Ling Ling; all opinions expressed in my post are my own.*** Last year my son’s second-grade class enjoyed a very cool celebration of The Chinese New Year, and this has now lead to both of my children being so taken with this holiday! […]

Filed Under: Cooking, Holidays, Recipes

10 Snow Day Activities to Bust Boredom

February 7, 2018 By Amy Waltermyer 1 Comment

Stuck at home with a snow day, mama? NO WORRIES! You can do this! Check these 10 smart snow day activities to keep the fun and learning flowing in your home and then relax and count it a day well spent! Well done, mama!

I think we all can admit a love-hate relationship with snow days. There’s a part of me that loves being snowed in…nowhere to be. No running here, there, and everywhere to afterschool activities. No homework. On the other hand, a seemingly relaxing day can become long really, really fast. The kids who were bouncing off the walls with excitement a […]

Filed Under: School, Young Kids

The Woman in the Window Book Club Discussion

February 2, 2018 By Meredith 10 Comments

Looking for a good read? Our virtual book club is delighting in our latest book club pick! Join us for our The Woman in the Window book club discussion and chat the discussion questions with us! We're so glad you're here! Make sure to chime in for the chance to grab next month's pick for free!

Holy cow! January was a brutal beast! Can I get a here here?! Queue up the snow days, toss in a brutal round of winter sickness, abnormally cold temps, and this mama is DONE. As in, ready up my cozy bed and a solid pot of tea, I’ll be requiring days upon days to recover […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

Calorie Countdown the Weight Off!

January 31, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

Need to cut calories without sacrificing taste and nutrition? These healthy swaps are genius, mama! Hop in with the Hood Calorie Countdown and be on your way to shedding those pounds! Smart weight loss for the win!

***This post was sponsored by Hood Calorie Countdown as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.*** After a very rude wake-up call with my scale come January 1st, I’ve entered a rather vigorous battle with a pile of unwanted pounds. The thing is, while […]

Filed Under: Exercise, Fitness, Health, Weight Loss

Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Mason Jar Gift

January 26, 2018 By Heidi Rega 2 Comments

Looking for the perfect, affordable Valentine's gift? This Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Mason Jar Gift fits the bill beautifully. Kid-friendly and affordable, it's the perfect treat for your sweet! And make sure to grab this free Valentine's gift tag printable--it is fantastic!

This post contains affiliate links.  This means if you buy something through a link in this Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Mason Jar Gift post, I will make a small commission at no cost to you.  This allows me to keep bringing you great content. A holiday devoted to celebrating love is right up my alley. […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Gifts, Holidays

10 Fun Activities for Kids in a Cast

January 22, 2018 By Lindsay H 11 Comments

Keeping a kid with a broken bone busy and calm is a CHALLENGE! Try these ten smart activities for kids in a cast--they will stay busy and happy while not hurting their cast or broken bone! GENIUS!

Well moms, it happened.  My son broke his elbow falling off his bike, and I was introduced to the world of having a kiddo in a cast. While I’m grateful it wasn’t a worse break (remember when Meredith’s son broke his femur bone and landed in a hip spica cast?!), not knowing how to handle a […]

Filed Under: Health, Hip Spica Cast, Leaving the House, Toddler Playtime, Young Kids

Tips, Tricks and Hacks for Selling at a Consignment Sale

January 19, 2018 By Anne Metz 6 Comments

All the tips, tricks and hacks you need to successfully sell at a consignment sale! Put your kids outgrown clothes and toys to work to make money and bring some extra cash into your budget. With this step-by-step how-to for selling consignment, you've got this, mama!

I love selling at consignment sales! When my kids were young, I pretty much depended on the income I would make there. I sold the clothes, toys, and baby gear they had outgrown and bought a new wardrobe and toys for the next year. It was almost an even exchange! I will admit that the […]

Filed Under: Babies, Children's Clothes, Organization, Saving Money, Toys, Young Kids

Valentine Mailbox Project for Sibling Kindness

January 12, 2018 By Anne Metz 4 Comments

This Valentine Mailbox isn't just a kids' craft, it's a smart sibling DIY project that teaches kindness and sibling love while bringing some special fun in the cold winter weeks leading up to Valentines Day! And make sure to grab this sweet FREE Valentine's note printable--adorable and fits perfectly with the mailbox craft!

Welcome to the “End Sibling Squabbling Valentine Mailbox Project”! This is a project with a purpose. After your kids make these Valentine mailboxes, have them and write and deliver nice notes to each other for at least a week leading up to Valentine’s Day. This seemingly simple activity is genius! It solves a lot of problems at my […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Holidays, School

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