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Celebrate Halloween with PJ Masks- Free Activities, Printables and Recipes

Halloween is almost here, and if you are looking for some fun recipes, printables and activities for your PJ Masks fans, I have just the thing. There are so many fun things to do like activity sheets, games, coloring pages, cupcake recipes, even PJ Masks pumpkin carving sheets you can print. Check it all out HERE!

If you head off to Walmart you can pick up these fun PJ Masks items to make it a Hero of a Halloween for your little hero. Halloween Treat buckets in Gekko, Catboy or Owlette shapes are easy to hold and sturdy to carry all those yummy Halloween goodies.

Put a smile on everyone’s face with PJ Masks Halloween Greeters. How much fun are these little heros? He is so adorable, my kids love him.

Of course, we can’t forget the PJ Masks Halloween Costumes.

There are lots of other PJ Masks treats you can pick up like lollipop rings, bandages, swirl pops, stampers, party favors, push pops and more!

Let me know what you think of the activities and printables and all the great PJ Masks merchandise available.


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Give Your Dog A Loving Nudge With Nudges Wholesome Dog Treats-#NudgeThemBack

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We love our dogs, they are more than pets to us, they are family members.  We have three dogs and they are each very unique in personality and size.  Delilah is our big dog, a purebred American Bulldog and a loyal protector.  Delilah will watch the kids and if any animal or person tries to harm them, they won’t live to tell the tale.  As parents we feel blessed to have a dog that will protect our kids, it makes us feel great to know she’s around since we live out in the country.

Next, we have Zoey, our West Highland White Terrier.  Zoey is always there to “help” with any project.  She is also a fearless protector of our family and our home.  In typical terrier fashion she will be tenacious and persistent if some critter starts hanging around that should not be.  This is not always a great thing, a couple of weeks ago she had it out with a skunk and she was on the losing end.  Those skunks have an unfair advantage!

Last but not least we have tiny Sassafras (Sassy), our Maltese.   Sassy is a sweetheart who does not understand she is tiny.  If the other dogs go off to bark at some intruder, she will go right with them and give it her all.  Her spirit is much bigger than her stature.

The way we love our dogs, we want nothing but the best for them.  We make it a priority to feed them wholesome food and treats that will allow them to live a long, vibrant life. The other day I was in Walmart and saw new dog treats called Nudges® Grillers.  The clear window package showed the treats and they looked just like cuts of steak and chicken that had been freshly grilled.  I am more aware of the ingredients in dog foods and treats and was pleased to see that Nudges® were made in the USA with only USA sourced protein! The number 1 ingredient in the treats was real meat and they did not have artificial flavors or fillers!  These were treats I could feel good about feeding our girls, I picked up a few bags and headed home!

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I was really impressed upon opening them, they smelled just like fresh grilled meat and they had a similar texture. One of my young sons asked if this was okay for him to eat, lol.  I told him no, but I think that is a great testimonial for how similar they were to beef or chicken fresh off the grill.  I like them because when we are grilling outside the dogs sit and sniff and want to be included.  Nudges® Grillers Beef and Chicken treats give us a way to include our dogs in our BBQ.  You can learn more and see the full product line up at nudgesdogtreats.com

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The taste tests went over great and they just loved the beef and chicken Grillers.  Nudges® also has Sizzlers in Chicken Bacon and Beef & Cheese.  The Grillers and Sizzlers are available in 3 oz or 18 oz bags.  Given our brood, we went with the 18 oz. bags.  I noticed a value size of Jerky Cuts by Nudges® that I want to pick up the next time I am in Walmart.   Check out nudgethemback.com and see how other dog lovers are nudging their best friends and family members back.  You can also stay in touch with them on their Facebook page. So tell me, have you seen the new Nudges® dog treats?   Which ones do you think your dog(s) would like the most?  If you have tried them, I would love to hear what you and your dog thought of them.

 


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Easy Easter Treats To Make With Kids

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Is it wrong to dip tender, sweet marshmallow Peeps in melted chocolate?  If it is…I’m guilty!  I wanted to share how much fun we had with colorful Peep Bunnies and Chicks, some sticks, sprinkles, decors and our imagination. There are so many fun things you can do with Peeps but making Peeps Pops has to be near the top of the list.

 

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So easy and you can decorate and make a nice centerpiece for a dessert buffet with them.  Just melt your chocolate and put your Peep on a stick and let your imagination run.  You can dip them totally and sprinkle with decors and sprinkles or you can dip just the bottom of the chicks so it looks like a nest.

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Whatever you decided this is a fun and tasty Easter project the whole family can take part in!  So grab some Peeps and get read for some dipping and sprinkling in the kitchen festivities.  With Peeps, chocolate and sprinkles…you can’t go wrong.  Later Peeps (sorry couldn’t resist).

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Yonanas, Healthy Dessert Maker Review & Giveaway

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With the unofficial start of Summer at the end of this month, cool, refreshing treats are so timely.  However, while ice cream on a hot day may be delicious, it can pack on the pounds if you’re not careful.  There’s a great way to cater to your ice cream craving with a healthy alternative.

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Yonanas, healthy dessert maker takes frozen bananas and other kinds of frozen fruit and turns it into a soft serve style dessert.  You simply freeze bananas without the skin along with frozen fruit you can buy like mixed berries, mango, pineapple etc.  Let the fruit thaw for about 15 minutes at room temperature and then run it through the Yonanas machine.

I was impressed with how easy it was to make a yummy, healthy treat with the consistency of ice cream.  It tasted like a fruity sorbet.  You can add chocolate or top with sprinkles or other toppings if desired.  For easy cleanup the components are dishwasher safe!

 

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Share the Love this Valentine’s Day with New Treats from Nestlé!

Valentine’s Day is upon us!  If you are looking for some tasty ideas to celebrate with the ones you love, then read on.  Nestlé has some great Valentine’s Day themed candy you can use to create some scrumptious holiday treats.  I was recently sent some  SweeTarts Hearts, SweeTarts Heart Gummies and an assorted bag of ready to give Butterfinger, Baby Ruth and Nestle Crunch bars.

The candy bars are all ready for Valentine exchanges, so you can give a Valentine and a tasty chocolate treat in one neat little package.  Great for kids and classroom exchanges with friends and classmates.  The SweeTarts hearts looked so great on the strawberry cupcakes with the chocolate buttercream frosting I made.  They really dressed them up and let everyone know they were a sweetie!

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Donsuemor Bakery Review & Giveaway!!!

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Starting with an original French recipe, Don and Susie Morris (Don-Sue-Mor) introduced madeleines to their Berkeley, California “gourmet ghetto” community in 1976. Together, the creative entrepreneur and the passionate baker created a treat unlike any other—a moist little cake with a fresh, unforgettable taste. Donsuemor continues their tradition of baking delicious bakery treats that bring delight to everyday life.

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I was recently sent a box of delicious assorted cookies from Donsuemor to review. Filled with delectable, soft, moist Madeleines,  nutty, sweet French Almond Cakes and assorted Biscotti, they were so good I did not want to share!  These cookies are perfect to serve with coffee or tea and make a lovely presentation for guests.  They’re also a great choice to bring when visiting as a hostess gift or to send to someone special.  Donsuemor Madeleines are now available at select Costco stores!

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Hershey’s Spread the Possibilities Sampling!!! #Spreadpossibilities

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Well, if there was ever a right time to experience a taste of summer, it’s right now.  Today was in the high 30’s and I tell you, it felt like a heat wave!  Coming out of that frigid Arctic blast was a blessing and to celebrate we made S’mores.

Now we did not gather around the outdoor fire pit but we took advantage of a new Hershey’s product to help us get to yummy super fast.  I was selected to receive Hershey’s Chocolate Spread from CrowdTap and we wasted no time in fixing up some Winter S’mores!  It was simple to do with graham crackers, Hershey’s Chocolate Spread and miniature marshmallows.  The kids enjoyed a sweet treat after coming in from playing in the snow and we all savored a little taste of summer, which was delightful after freezing our tootsies off the last week!

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Hershey’s Spreads come in three delicious flavors: Chocolate, Chocolate with Hazelnut and Chocolate with Almond. Click HERE to browse some great recipes using Hershey’s Spreads.  So get yourself some today and Spread The Possibilities!


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Free Thanksgiving Printables, Activity Sheets, Crafts & Yummy Treats!!!

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Thanksgiving will be here next week!  I put together some crafts, cookies, treats and fun activities you can do with your family to celebrate!  Enjoy!!!

Thanksgiving Free Printables

Thanksgiving Place Cards will let you make your guests feel special and are cutomizable with names and photos!!!  Click on the picture below for the link. Click HERE to get started!!!

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Thanksgiving Paper Chain is a great activity for kids that can start a thankful tradition. Pick a color scheme and personalize the links, then print, cut, and assemble. Click HERE to get started with your chain.

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Thanksgiving Fill Ins and More Thanksgiving Party Decor printables, customizable photo prop and more! Click HERE to start!

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Timothy Turkey Activity Sheet Download HERE!

Make A Turkey Kid’s Activity Sheet (I love this one!) Download HERE!

First Thanksgiving Educational Crossword For Kids, Download HERE!

Thanksgiving Treats:

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Visit Living Locurto for more on these great treats!

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Visit Lucky Boy for these and more delectable Turkey Day Treats!!!


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Boogie Board LCD eWriter Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

Boogie Board 8.5 The original Boogie Board LCD eWriter  started a revolution. This 8.5″ ultra light (4oz.) and thin (1/8″) eWriter is addictive and one is not enough. This handy eWriter lets you write down lists, notes, messages and with one touch erase it all.  Save trees, go green and have fun.  This eWriter from Improv Electronics comes with magnetic strips and stylus holder so you can put it on your fridge which is perfect for keeping a list of what you need.  One just isn’t enough. Get one for on the go, in the office and multiple places around the house. Almost anywhere you’d keep memo pads, sticky notes or scrap paper. Boogie Board Group We just love this eWriter, it is super handy, my kids love to draw on it and I love that we can keep it on our fridge now with the magnet kit and stylus holder.  Mommy Ramblings loves the Boogie Board LCD eWriter so much we are adding it to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!!!  

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Valentine’s Day Treats!!!

Besides baking Michael’s birthday cake for tomorrow, I decided to bake some sugar cookies for  Valentine’s Day.  I use the following sugar cookie recipe and I just love it.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt (I do not use the salt myself)

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  3. Bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely.

Use Valentine’s Day theme cookie cutters. I chose to use hearts of different sizes and edges.

The dough is so easy to work with.

Prior to baking you can decorate or leave plain to dip in chocolate after baked.

I do not let them over bake and I love that they are soft and not crunchy.

The recipe makes a good amount of cookies.  Amount will depend on the size of cookie cutters you use but I have three platters full.

These cookies were calling to Ethan who we told had to wait until after dinner.  As you can see from his face and hands, he did not waste any time.

 

 


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