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Hi, I’m Sammy, a So. CA area work at home mom of three. I love that I get to use my BA in Special Education to homeschool my kids and offer more valuable parenting tips to my readers. 5 OUTSIDE THE BOX SPELLING ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS Spelling Scavenger Hunt. Take your kids on a walk at the park or around the neighborhood.Have them look for things that start with every letter of the alphabet. This helps them increase their vocabulary, be more aware of the things around them, and you can get them a little activity outdoors at the same time. THE ULTIMATE LIST OF FREE BABY SAMPLES Target Baby Registry. Free welcome kit worth $150+. -15% off registry coupon. -1 year of coupons and deals. -Add items from other websites. -Free registry returns. Walmart Baby Registry. Free baby essentials box worth $40. -One year free registry returns. PROS AND CONS OF BEING A PARENT Being a parent definitely has its pros and cons. As you are raising your kids you’ll quickly find out that all aspects of parenting are not sunshine and rainbows. Benefits including unconditional love from your kids, reliving childhood experiences, and that rewarding feeling when you teach them things do outweigh the cons hands down. EASY WAYS TO HELP YOUR KIDS OVERCOME OBSTACLES Teaching – We teach our kids how to overcome obstacles every day. This happens when we teach them to walk, talk, ride a bike. Be present and available to teach your kids skills that you have the ability to teach them. Goal Planning – Help your kids make smart goals to overcome hard obstacles they face. If they are having trouble with

soccer

THE EASIEST WAY TO GET A FREE BREAST PUMP ONLINE The Easiest Way to Get a Free Breast Pump Online. If you need a breast pump, but just can’t afford it there are ways you can get a free breast pump or at a low cost through your insurance!. Our second baby was in the hospital for severe jaundice after she was born. 37 INCREDIBLY EASY FAMILY GOALS Understand the different types of goals (Long-term/short-term) Learn that goals can be fun. Develop team building skills as they accomplish the goals with their family members. Gain responsibility as they are an active part of completing a goal with the family. Be more likely to create personal goals now and in the future. LOADED BBQ PULLED PORK TATER TOTS 2 cups coleslaw blend (cabbage slaw mix) Pepper, to taste. Preheat oven to 450°F. Bake tater tots according to package instructions. Keep tots on baking sheet or transfer to a casserole dish or cast-iron skillet. Sprinkle cheese on top of tots and heat in oven for 10

minutes to melt.

MARINATED CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE Through 2-3 chicken breasts in the bag, zip shut, and shake around until the marinade is combined. Leave the chicken marinating in the bag in the fridge for about 2 hours. Grill chicken 4-5 minutes on each side flipping every few minutes. Shred or slice chicken breasts for tacos. Serve with optional toppings. THE BEST LEMON SNOW BARS RECIPE In a medium bowl stir together 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Mix in cut up pieces of butter until the mixture is sticking together. Pat down into an ungreased 8×8 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. In a separate bowl mix together sugar and lemon juice

until it

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Hi, I’m Sammy, a So. CA area work at home mom of three. I love that I get to use my BA in Special Education to homeschool my kids and offer more valuable parenting tips to my readers. 5 OUTSIDE THE BOX SPELLING ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS Spelling Scavenger Hunt. Take your kids on a walk at the park or around the neighborhood.Have them look for things that start with every letter of the alphabet. This helps them increase their vocabulary, be more aware of the things around them, and you can get them a little activity outdoors at the same time. THE ULTIMATE LIST OF FREE BABY SAMPLES Target Baby Registry. Free welcome kit worth $150+. -15% off registry coupon. -1 year of coupons and deals. -Add items from other websites. -Free registry returns. Walmart Baby Registry. Free baby essentials box worth $40. -One year free registry returns. PROS AND CONS OF BEING A PARENT Being a parent definitely has its pros and cons. As you are raising your kids you’ll quickly find out that all aspects of parenting are not sunshine and rainbows. Benefits including unconditional love from your kids, reliving childhood experiences, and that rewarding feeling when you teach them things do outweigh the cons hands down. EASY WAYS TO HELP YOUR KIDS OVERCOME OBSTACLES Teaching – We teach our kids how to overcome obstacles every day. This happens when we teach them to walk, talk, ride a bike. Be present and available to teach your kids skills that you have the ability to teach them. Goal Planning – Help your kids make smart goals to overcome hard obstacles they face. If they are having trouble with

soccer

THE EASIEST WAY TO GET A FREE BREAST PUMP ONLINE The Easiest Way to Get a Free Breast Pump Online. If you need a breast pump, but just can’t afford it there are ways you can get a free breast pump or at a low cost through your insurance!. Our second baby was in the hospital for severe jaundice after she was born. 37 INCREDIBLY EASY FAMILY GOALS Understand the different types of goals (Long-term/short-term) Learn that goals can be fun. Develop team building skills as they accomplish the goals with their family members. Gain responsibility as they are an active part of completing a goal with the family. Be more likely to create personal goals now and in the future. LOADED BBQ PULLED PORK TATER TOTS 2 cups coleslaw blend (cabbage slaw mix) Pepper, to taste. Preheat oven to 450°F. Bake tater tots according to package instructions. Keep tots on baking sheet or transfer to a casserole dish or cast-iron skillet. Sprinkle cheese on top of tots and heat in oven for 10

minutes to melt.

MARINATED CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE Through 2-3 chicken breasts in the bag, zip shut, and shake around until the marinade is combined. Leave the chicken marinating in the bag in the fridge for about 2 hours. Grill chicken 4-5 minutes on each side flipping every few minutes. Shred or slice chicken breasts for tacos. Serve with optional toppings. THE BEST LEMON SNOW BARS RECIPE In a medium bowl stir together 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Mix in cut up pieces of butter until the mixture is sticking together. Pat down into an ungreased 8×8 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. In a separate bowl mix together sugar and lemon juice

until it

THE BEST SUMMER FUN GEAR FOR KIDS Summer time is here and we need all the gear to keep our kids entertained. The days will be long and the kids will get bored and whiny! Keeping kids busy all summer is easy if you have a good stockpile of boredom busters and ideas to give them things to do before they start nagging at you for more entertainment. THE EASIEST WAY TO GET A FREE BREAST PUMP ONLINE The Easiest Way to Get a Free Breast Pump Online. If you need a breast pump, but just can’t afford it there are ways you can get a free breast pump or at a low cost through your insurance!. Our second baby was in the hospital for severe jaundice after she was born. 37 INCREDIBLY EASY FAMILY GOALS Understand the different types of goals (Long-term/short-term) Learn that goals can be fun. Develop team building skills as they accomplish the goals with their family members. Gain responsibility as they are an active part of completing a goal with the family. Be more likely to create personal goals now and in the future. 8 STEPS TO ENCOURAGING YOUR CHILD'S INDIVIDUALITY Get Involved. Their are so many ways you can be a more present parent in your child’s life.. It’s all about showing support in your child’s interests. So, if they play in band attend the concerts, if they play soccer go to the games, if they are struggling in school 60 AFTER SCHOOL QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR KIDS YEAR ROUND Getting your kids to openly communicate with you grows your bond with them, their confidence, and gives you a better sense of what’s going on in their lives.. I feel that my kids will be more open to telling me if something is going wrong at school if they are already comfortable with talking to me about their daily lives. GROUND BEEF CHILI BEANS Add browned hamburger to the sauteed veggies in the pot. Add chopped bacon, beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, salsa, and Tabasco into the pot and stir. Let simmer for 20-30 minutes on medium heat adding salt and pepper as needed. Serve with your favorite cornbread or chips and

cheese.

HOW TO STOP TODDLER TEMPER TANTRUMS Toddler temper tantrums can cause anxiety in the best moms.. I’ve been there at grocery stores, school events, theme parks, and weddings. If your toddler is going to start a tantrum then chances are they don’t care where you are when it happens.. Toddlers know just how to throw a fit and it’s usually up to mom to figure out how to

stop it.

CREAMY CHICKEN PESTO PASTA Instructions. Slice butter into a large skillet and melt with olive oil. On medium heat add flour and whisk for a few seconds until combined. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, then heavy cream. Whisk your pesto into the cream sauce. Add the cheese stirring until it's melted and combined into the sauce. Take sauce off the heat and in the

skillet or

THE BEST SUPPLEMENTAL HOMESCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR YOUR The best supplemental homeschool supplies. Educational games, workbooks, and activities to supplement your kids schedule during summer. Preschool-Elementary PROS AND CONS OF A SEVEN YEAR AGE GAP BETWEEN SIBLINGS Pros of a Seven Year Age Gap. Love is all that Matters- My kids LOVE each other so much, true sibling love. They have such a special bond that really started from day one. Jonas, the older brother, is always concerned for his sister. When she is sick or gets hurt he is

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Hi, I’m Sammy, a So. CA area work at home mom of three. I love that I get to use my BA in Special Education to homeschool my kids and offer more valuable parenting tips to my readers. 5 OUTSIDE THE BOX SPELLING ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS Spelling Scavenger Hunt. Take your kids on a walk at the park or around the neighborhood.Have them look for things that start with every letter of the alphabet. This helps them increase their vocabulary, be more aware of the things around them, and you can get them a little activity outdoors at the same time. THE ULTIMATE LIST OF FREE BABY SAMPLES Target Baby Registry. Free welcome kit worth $150+. -15% off registry coupon. -1 year of coupons and deals. -Add items from other websites. -Free registry returns. Walmart Baby Registry. Free baby essentials box worth $40. -One year free registry returns. EASY WAYS TO HELP YOUR KIDS OVERCOME OBSTACLES Teaching – We teach our kids how to overcome obstacles every day. This happens when we teach them to walk, talk, ride a bike. Be present and available to teach your kids skills that you have the ability to teach them. Goal Planning – Help your kids make smart goals to overcome hard obstacles they face. If they are having trouble with

soccer

PROS AND CONS OF BEING A PARENT What are your reasons for becoming a parent? If you are weighing the pros and cons of becoming a parent, know that it’s a big decision. Having a child means taking on a whole new load of responsibility that

lasts a lifetime.

HEALTHIER APPLE CRISP Grease a medium size casserole dish and preheat oven to 350 degrees. I a large bowl mix together apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and cornstarch until apples are evenly coated. Spoon apple mixture in the bottom of your casserole dish. In a medium bowl mix oats, brown sugar, chopped walnuts flour, cinnamon, and coconut oil. MARINATED CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE Through 2-3 chicken breasts in the bag, zip shut, and shake around until the marinade is combined. Leave the chicken marinating in the bag in the fridge for about 2 hours. Grill chicken 4-5 minutes on each side flipping every few minutes. Shred or slice chicken breasts for tacos. Serve with optional toppings. THE BEST SUPPLEMENTAL HOMESCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR YOUR The best supplemental homeschool supplies. Educational games, workbooks, and activities to supplement your kids schedule during summer. Preschool-Elementary THE BEST LEMON SNOW BARS RECIPE In a medium bowl stir together 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Mix in cut up pieces of butter until the mixture is sticking together. Pat down into an ungreased 8×8 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. In a separate bowl mix together sugar and lemon juice

until it

PRESSURE COOKER TERIYAKI CHICKEN STIR FRY Add salt & pepper to taste. About 1 tsp each. Set pressure cooker to high pressure for 13 minutes. In a heated skillet add olive oil. Saute about 3 cups of frozen stir fry mix adding in the other half of the teriyaki sauce until veggies are cooked through (about 10-15 minutes)

Yield: 5-6 people.

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Hi, I’m Sammy, a So. CA area work at home mom of three. I love that I get to use my BA in Special Education to homeschool my kids and offer more valuable parenting tips to my readers. 5 OUTSIDE THE BOX SPELLING ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS Spelling Scavenger Hunt. Take your kids on a walk at the park or around the neighborhood.Have them look for things that start with every letter of the alphabet. This helps them increase their vocabulary, be more aware of the things around them, and you can get them a little activity outdoors at the same time. THE ULTIMATE LIST OF FREE BABY SAMPLES Target Baby Registry. Free welcome kit worth $150+. -15% off registry coupon. -1 year of coupons and deals. -Add items from other websites. -Free registry returns. Walmart Baby Registry. Free baby essentials box worth $40. -One year free registry returns. EASY WAYS TO HELP YOUR KIDS OVERCOME OBSTACLES Teaching – We teach our kids how to overcome obstacles every day. This happens when we teach them to walk, talk, ride a bike. Be present and available to teach your kids skills that you have the ability to teach them. Goal Planning – Help your kids make smart goals to overcome hard obstacles they face. If they are having trouble with

soccer

PROS AND CONS OF BEING A PARENT What are your reasons for becoming a parent? If you are weighing the pros and cons of becoming a parent, know that it’s a big decision. Having a child means taking on a whole new load of responsibility that

lasts a lifetime.

HEALTHIER APPLE CRISP Grease a medium size casserole dish and preheat oven to 350 degrees. I a large bowl mix together apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and cornstarch until apples are evenly coated. Spoon apple mixture in the bottom of your casserole dish. In a medium bowl mix oats, brown sugar, chopped walnuts flour, cinnamon, and coconut oil. MARINATED CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE Through 2-3 chicken breasts in the bag, zip shut, and shake around until the marinade is combined. Leave the chicken marinating in the bag in the fridge for about 2 hours. Grill chicken 4-5 minutes on each side flipping every few minutes. Shred or slice chicken breasts for tacos. Serve with optional toppings. THE BEST SUPPLEMENTAL HOMESCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR YOUR The best supplemental homeschool supplies. Educational games, workbooks, and activities to supplement your kids schedule during summer. Preschool-Elementary THE BEST LEMON SNOW BARS RECIPE In a medium bowl stir together 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Mix in cut up pieces of butter until the mixture is sticking together. Pat down into an ungreased 8×8 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. In a separate bowl mix together sugar and lemon juice

until it

PRESSURE COOKER TERIYAKI CHICKEN STIR FRY Add salt & pepper to taste. About 1 tsp each. Set pressure cooker to high pressure for 13 minutes. In a heated skillet add olive oil. Saute about 3 cups of frozen stir fry mix adding in the other half of the teriyaki sauce until veggies are cooked through (about 10-15 minutes)

Yield: 5-6 people.

37 INCREDIBLY EASY FAMILY GOALS Understand the different types of goals (Long-term/short-term) Learn that goals can be fun. Develop team building skills as they accomplish the goals with their family members. Gain responsibility as they are an active part of completing a goal with the family. Be more likely to create personal goals now and in the future. LOADED BBQ PULLED PORK TATER TOTS 2 cups coleslaw blend (cabbage slaw mix) Pepper, to taste. Preheat oven to 450°F. Bake tater tots according to package instructions. Keep tots on baking sheet or transfer to a casserole dish or cast-iron skillet. Sprinkle cheese on top of tots and heat in oven for 10

minutes to melt.

8 STEPS TO ENCOURAGING YOUR CHILD'S INDIVIDUALITY Get Involved. Their are so many ways you can be a more present parent in your child’s life.. It’s all about showing support in your child’s interests. So, if they play in band attend the concerts, if they play soccer go to the games, if they are struggling in school HOW TO STOP TODDLER TEMPER TANTRUMS Toddler temper tantrums can cause anxiety in the best moms.. I’ve been there at grocery stores, school events, theme parks, and weddings. If your toddler is going to start a tantrum then chances are they don’t care where you are when it happens.. Toddlers know just how to throw a fit and it’s usually up to mom to figure out how to

stop it.

10 FAMILY VACATION TIPS FOR VISITING UTAH 10 Family Vacation Tips for Visiting Utah. Every Time of Year Offers Something Different. Utah has varying weather and things to do year round. When we visited at the beginning of the summer our trip started with snow and ended with warmth. GROUND BEEF CHILI BEANS Add browned hamburger to the sauteed veggies in the pot. Add chopped bacon, beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, salsa, and Tabasco into the pot and stir. Let simmer for 20-30 minutes on medium heat adding salt and pepper as needed. Serve with your favorite cornbread or chips and

cheese.

HOW TO TEACH KIDS CODING AT HOME Code Spark is definitely an affordable way to get your kids hands on coding experience at home. Plans start at $7.99 per month, but you can try for FREE for 7 days through my link. For homeschooling families this is an invaluable resource coupled with their amazing curriculum for parents to use. Our kids love the Code Spark app. EASY HALLOWEEN PUNCH Instructions. Squeeze orange sherbet out of container into your punch bowl in 1 large block. You can also Scoop it out, but my kids love seeing how it pours over the big hunk of sherbet! Slowly pour orange Fanta over sherbet. Stick Sour worms around punch bowl to make it look

spooky.

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY BURGERS RECIPE 2 tbs brown sugar. 1 apple peeled and diced. Instructions. Prep the apple bacon jam. Grill chopped bacon and reserve 1-2 tbs. bacon grease. Add onions and apples cooking until translucent. Add in brown sugar and bacon letting it simmer until caramelized. HOW TO ELIMINATE BABY COSTS FOR THE FIRST 3 MONTHS Baby expenses can add up, really putting a strain on your budget. But, there are tons of ways to save big on newborn expenses. Here is how to not just save, but eliminate baby costs for the first 3 months of your

infant's life.

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