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Shopping for Mother’s Day this year during a pandemic might be challenging. To add to the pressure, kids won’t be making cute little homemade gifts at school to bring home. So I wanted to put together a guide with Mother’s Day gift ideas for you when you’re shopping for your mom, step-mom, Mother-n-law, grandmother, or even better – to pass along to your husband. Let’s face it most men need all the help that they can get while shoppping.

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, I created a gift guide containing my favorite 25 items to fit any style or budget. Most of the options also support local small businesses. Don’t worry if you are not local, most of these shop owners will ship too.

Birthday Parties

40 WAYS TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS WHILE SOCIAL DISTANCING

April 22, 2020July 9, 2020

Whether you are self isolating or social distancing, celebrations may continue to look different for the foreseeable future. Many of us have put our lives on hold recently to prevent the spread of the virus which unfortunately has meant no birthday celebrations. Our kids may not fully understand what is going on in the world but they sure miss their family and friends. As parents, it breaks our heart to see them so sad. However now more than ever, we need to continue to celebrate and make special moments at home.

Here are the TOP 40 ways to continue to celebrate with the ones we love while social distancing.

DIY CLOTH FACE MASKS WITH FILTER FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY- DISNEY INSPIRED

April 14, 2020April 22, 2020

We are living in a whole new world during this COVID-19 pandemic. Federal health officials are now recommending that we cover our faces when we go out in public places. Given this recommendation, homemade face masks have now become essential items. As parents, we are all trying to do the best we can to protect our family. That means we should all have masks for every member of our family in case of emergencies. If you would of asked me if I would ever imagine writing a post about DIY face masks, I would of thought you were crazy but here we are.

Easter

YOU’VE BEEN EGGED! FREE PRINTABLES

March 29, 2020April 17, 2021

For so many of us, everything seemed to have cancelled overnight including holiday celebrations. The stay at home/ shelter in place orders will likely affect Easter celebrations as well. Along with not being able to attend Church, Easter egg hunts will probably not occur either. I know the ones that we planned on attending already cancelled. Since we are living in a time of so much uncertainty, I find myself wanting to spread JOY. Seeing people find light in their seemingly dark days is therapy to my soul that I desperately need right now.

When I thought about ways to share light and spread joy from home, I was reminded of a neighborhood tradition that we participated in around Halloween called ‘You’ve Been Booed’. I thought, wouldn’t it be cool if we could provide a basket of goodies and an egg hunt for families? You’ve Been Egged idea was born!

St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Inspired Party and Decorations

March 24, 2020March 23, 2021

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in a bright and colorful way with the whole family. In our house we love celebrating all the holidays no matter how big or small. It was especially important that we continued with our St. Patrick’s Day breakfast tradition this year despite all that is going on in the world with the pandemic. For us we needed these moments of positive feelings and joy to take our mind off all of it if only for a short time. So go ahead, put on your green and celebrate with this fun St. Patrick’s Day breakfast.

St. Patrick's Day

Mint Oreo Shamrock Shake

March 17, 2020March 25, 2020

Why should Shamrock Shake season only come one time a year? No need to wait until St. Patrick’s Day, enjoy this mint Oreo version all year round. This recipe is a simple mix of mint chocolate ice cream, mint Oreos, and milk but where the magic happens is what goes on top. It is sure to be a big hit for the whole family.

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50 Ways To Entertain Your Kids When School Is Closed

March 15, 2020March 16, 2020

During this unprecedented time, many families are adjusting to a new normal with school closures and events cancelled. Being quarantined with your children for weeks on end is truly uncharted territory. So you may be wondering just how are you going to entertain your kids. Don’t let the Coronavirus affect your home, here is a list of 50 ways to beat boredom.

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Pokagon State Park Toboggan Run Guide

March 11, 2020January 22, 2021

Bundle up the family and head out into the great outdoors for an adventure that they won’t soon forget. There is no doubt that winters in the Midwest can be downright cold. However, there are still plenty of things to do outside like the Toboggan Run at Pokagon State Park. This is one thing that you should add to your winter bucket list every year.

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Fort Wayne Mad Ants Basketball: Fun for the Whole Family

March 9, 2020March 9, 2020

Come cheer on your favorite local basketball team and bring the whole family. We recently attended our first Mad Ants game at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum and everyone had a blast. Our boys really love basketball and my husband actually coaches their little league team. It was the perfect opportunity to have them experience an official game and enjoy time together.

Birthday Parties

Easy Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread King Cake

February 26, 2020March 3, 2020

Mardi Gras isn’t complete without a sweet and colorful King Cake. If you live in the French Quarter or celebrate Mardi Gras in any way then you have likely heard of this cake. There are many variations of the cake from danish like to more like bread. Most are flavored vanilla, cinnamon, chocolate, or some a cream cheese combo. Make your own, savory King Cake for your family this year to celebrate.

25 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas 2020