Holiday Budgeting

7 Tips for Holiday Budgeting

To Scrooge or not to Scrooge? That is the question. The holidays are a season of giving, which also means it’s the season of spending. Buying the perfect gift for everyone can force you to spend more than you can afford, stripping the joy from giving. Santa may do it, but you don’t have to.

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Snow Globe Crafts

Cute Snow Globe Crafts To Make With Your Kids!

Bring a little winter wonderland inside with these cute and easy-to-make Snow Globe Crafts. Fun for kids of all ages, with a little imagination and some cute details, the ideas are endless! What You'll Need: Mini trees (available at Michaels) Plastic or ceramic figurines Glass jar Acrylic paint (optional) Sandpaper Clear-drying epoxy Glitter Glycerin What

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DIY Sock Snowmen

Make DIY Sock Snowmen With The Whole Family

Deck the halls with DIY Sock Snowmen! This easy craft is perfect for the whole family, and you might already have some of the supplies laying around at your house. Look below to find out how to make them! DIY Sock Snowman Supplies per snowman Kid size white sock Poly-fil stuffing 1 cup of rice

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DIY Fake Snowballs

Make DIY Fake Snowballs to Toss Around at Home!

Here in Florida, we probably won't be seeing any snow this year. So, why not bring the snow to you? Make these easy DIY Fake Snowballs to toss around with the kiddos at home! DIY Fake Snowballs Supplies: Fluffy White Yarn 7x5 in. Rectangle Strip of Cardboard Optional: Sparkle Yarn for extra pop Instructions: Prep

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leftover turkey

5 Ways to Use Leftover Turkey This Week

There’s only one thing better than all that delicious food on thanksgiving day – leftovers the next day! There’s just something about that turkey sandwich that’s yummier than the turkey sandwiches we eat the rest of the year. But even the best sandwich only satisfies us for a day or two. Then our palate craves

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Teach Your Little Ones Thankfulness

3 Activities to Teach Your Little Ones Thankfulness!

As parents we want to set a good example for our kids. Of course, we want our children to be good people that help others, treat everyone with respect and contribute to society year-round. But the holiday season lends so many opportunities to show our little ones the importance of thankfulness and what it means

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Where Every Day is a Holiday

There are a select few towns across America for which the holiday season never really ends, thanks to names that capture the holiday spirit and festivities that celebrate the wonder of Christmas. Christmas, Florida Named for Fort Christmas, which was established during the second Seminole War per the town’s website, Christmas, Florida sits east of

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#momhacks: Favorite Holiday Traditions With Kids

Every family has their own unique holiday traditions. These traditions are what make the season so magical and get the kids excited for the next year. We asked local parents about some of their favorite holiday traditions with their kids and this is what they had to say!   “We make reindeer food every Christmas

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Holiday Traditions Around the World

While each family has their own special holiday traditions (check out some in the #momhacks section!), many customs are cultural and specific to the region. When planning your next holiday celebration, consider adding some new cultural flair! Venezuela The South American city of Caracas, Venezuela celebrates Christmas by going to church on Christmas Eve - on roller

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Holiday Keepsake: Salt Dough Ornaments

Spend some time connecting with the kids this season by making these fun ornament keepsakes. Kids of any age can help with this fun project. Make them for your own tree or as gifts for family, friends or teachers! Materials: All-purpose flour Iodized salt Water Polyurethane spray or mod podge String Straw Cookie cutters Acrylic

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