My toddler is really starting to enjoy a daily craft time. And thanks to Oriental Trading, I can provide that for her when my own creativity is sapped.

Toddler Friendly Pumpkin Themed Crafts for Fall or Halloween

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I would love to say that I’m a hands-on craftsy person. But, there are definitely times that I’m more prone to gluing my fingers together than completing the actual craft. Still, that doesn’t stop me from trying. Especially when it comes to finding toddler friendly crafts for the holidays. With many thanks to Oriental Trading for supplying us with some easy to use kits, we had a really fun day with these toddler friendly pumpkin themed crafts that are just perfect for Fall or Halloween! Pumpkin Themed Crafts and Activities for Toddlers I combined the Pumpkin Bead assortment, Plastic Pumpkin bead, and Colored Pumpkin beads in a small baking pan to let Squeaker explore a bit. We talked about colors, shapes, and different sizes. She…

Five Money Mistakes that Will Break Your Christmas Budget

Five Money Mistakes that Will Break Your Christmas Budget

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The holiday season is pending and you’re all set with a budget. Great! That puts you steps ahead of the majority of people. However, before you head out to begin your holiday shopping, let’s step back for a moment. You may have made some critical mistakes in your holiday budget. Identifying them ahead of time will save you stress in the long run. Read on for these 5 money mistakes that will break your Christmas budget. 5 Simple Money Mistakes that Will Break Your Christmas Budget #1 Buying the first item you see – Okay, so your kid wants the new gaming system. You’ve budgeted it and you know you can afford it. You head out to the big box electronics store to grab the…

Family Friendly and Fun Fall Activities In and Around Albany

Family Friendly and Fun Fall Activities In and Around Albany

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CambialoConQS #CollectiveBias If you’ve never been to the Northeastern part of the United States, between now and the end of October is one of the absolute best times to visit. Comprised of the New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont) and the Mid Atlantic states (New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania); this part of the country explodes with color. And for us, that means making a lot of day trips in and around Albany. Day trips are a great way for us to spend time as a family and a mostly budget friendly way- depending on where we’re going. From leaf peeping all…

Don't you just love the convenience of online shopping? I certainly do!

Every Mom’s One Stop Shop for Almost Everything They Need

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This post was sponsored by Diapers.com as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I’m sure I’ve mentioned this before, but I think it bears repeating; I love shopping online. And this is coming from a person who generally cannot stand shopping. Yes, I’m a female and perhaps I’m breaking a mold or swaying from the norm. But I really do not like going shopping. Unless it’s for books or craft supplies. But I digress. I like shopping online because I don’t have to leave my home, I can do comparison shopping, and it’s even better when I can find everything that I’m looking for in one stop. The convenience of a shopping mall…

Don't watch these movies alone unless you think you're up for the challenge!

Top Five Scary Movies for a Halloween Scare-a-Thon

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Scary movies are always good for, well, a scare. What better time of year for a scare fest movie-thon than Halloween? There are plenty of great scary movies out there for your terror-inducing pleasure. Here’s a short list of said movies; movies that will send shivers down your spine, goose bumps across your flesh, and thoughts of creepy-crawlers into your dreams. This post contains affiliate links and while you are under no obligation to use them, by purchasing something through my affiliate link you are supporting this site, thanks! Halloween (1978): A classic horror flick that’s generated a several sequels, Halloween’s Michael Myers is one of the most recognizable movie villains ever. On the frigid 1963 Halloween night in Haddonfield, Illinois, the six-year-old antagonist horrifically…

Super Easy Baked Maple Glazed Pumpkin Spice Donuts

Super Easy Baked Maple Glazed Pumpkin Spice Donuts

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Do you like donuts? I’ll admit, it’s not one of my favorite foods but mostly because I tend to eat too many. I do have my favorites though (Boston Cream & Maple Glazed) and like to treat myself every so often. I wondered though how difficult it was to make donuts at home instead of going out to buy them. After some googling, I found a tasty recipe for baked donuts and decided that I would use that for my base to make my own baked pumpkin donuts with maple glaze.  And with my love for all things pumpkin spice, I also wanted to see how I could add that flavor into the mix. I also looked for a simple glaze recipe to make these extra…