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Free Printable Thanksgiving Themed Alphabet Matching Puzzles

As we are getting our Thanksgiving activities together, sometimes we like to have them simple. Or, we just like to have them available for review work. Things like the alphabet and matching uppercase to lowercase. Of course, we also include the ASL option because that’s a favorite of ours. These printable Thanksgiving themed alphabet matching puzzles have an adorable turkey on them to kick off our Thanksgiving busy work. Scroll down to the bottom of this post to get your free copy. I won’t go into the whole here’s how to use them because I’ve outlined that already . The main point for these? Get them out there this year instead of waiting until next year. I do use these with both my autistic daughter…

Kids Activities and Crafts

Easy DIY Lavender Bath Salts {Christmas Gift Idea}

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Are you looking for a kid-made Christmas gift idea? How about something that you and your child can make together for their teacher? Or, maybe you’re looking to do a mommy & me spa date? Whatever the case may be, these easy DIY lavender bath salts are perfect for a kid-made Christmas gift. Or for anytime of the year. Why use lavender for bath salts? As one of the most loved aromatic herbs, lavender has been cultivated and used throughout the centuries. In ancient times, the Egyptians used lavender in incense and perfume and it was even used in the mummification process. The Arabs, Greeks and Romans used lavender as an offering to their gods. As an essential oil in today’s society, lavender is used,…

Family Life

Very Hungry Caterpillar Inspired First Birthday Theme

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With our family’s love for all things Eric Carle books and especially for the Very Hungry Caterpillar, I wanted to share these party ideas for a fabulous Very Hungry Caterpillar party. Now, I know I’ve also said before- we don’t really believe in making a big deal out of the first birthday party. Especially because, it usually ends up being more for the parents. However, for the guests (adults) or as your child gets older? This Very Hungry Caterpillar inspired birthday theme is sure to be a memorable favorite. Gender Neutral Birthday Party Ideas One of the reasons that the Very Hungry Caterpillar is so appealing for a birthday party? It can be entirely gender neutral. It’s not pink, it’s not blue. It’s not the…

Home Management Tips

Implementing A Neutral Tone In Your Home

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Home decor is something we all feel very passionate about, in our own little ways. Some of us like bright and bold colors, whilst some of us prefer the pale and pastel side of life. Either way, we have some strong things to say about the ways our walls are painted! But if you’re someone who does enjoy the neutral colors and tones of life, now’s your chance to go all out with your interior decoration. After all, it can be quite hard to get these tones to work in harmony, and you can never be quite sure if you’re overdoing it. A minimalist or contemporary style in the home can be seen to prefer whites and sandy colors, and anyone could easily get sick…

Working at Home

How to Create a Morning Routine That Works

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What does your morning look like? Is it chaotic or calm? Predictable or touch & go? Does it change daily or is it steady? A morning routine can be a lifesaver for busy moms. But it’s not always easy to come about. Because, let’s face it, we’re not just managing our own morning routine but your child’s morning routine as well. Fortunately, my autistic teen’s morning routine is like clockwork. My younger daughter, not so much. But we’re going to work on that. And it’s not just moms who work at home that can benefit from a morning routine. I fully believe any mom could benefit from it. So that’s why we’re going to talk about how to create a morning routine that works. It’s all…

Family Friendly Holidays

Free Printable Holiday and Activity Calendar for December 2019

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I am what you might call a holiday junkie. Not the holiday in which you take a vacation, but learning about different holidays and celebrations. Christmas is my all time favorite holiday, so I also love to learn more about the various holidays and celebrations that take place at this time of the year. And with Squeaker starting to get into the holidays as well, this is also an ideal time to learn more about world culture. One way that we’re doing that this year is with my new printable holiday and activity calendar. My goal is to make a perpetual calendar so all we have to do is write in the year. It’s on my seemingly never-ending to-do list but a project that I…