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July 4th Candy Bottle Rocket Treats

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There is nothing more fun than getting together with your family and friends to celebrate July 4th.  It’s when we get to watch fireworks and eat lots of delicious food! July 4th is also a fun time of the year to get creative and make something fun, like these bottle rocket treats. Last summer, I was planning a huge July…
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30+ Ways to Ask Kids “How Was Your Day?”

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Every night at the dinner table we would ask our kids “How was school?”  We’d get the obligatory “Fine.” or “OK.” response.  It seemed that was all they would say.  Both my husband and I knew that we wanted to connect with the kids more and truly find out what they did that day and possibly open up ideas to…
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Howtoons Educational Kits Review

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One of the latest gift ideas for kids is a subscription box. It is a way to give them something to spark creativity, help them learn and not give them more toys they’ll never use.  One option you may want to consider is Howtoons.  I had the chance to review two of their boxes with my kids and share my…
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Is ABCMouse Right for Your Kids?

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You have probably seen the commercials for ABCmouse while watching TV. But, don’t just sign up because of the advertisement. Make sure you check out ABCmouse to understand all it offers and of course, to find out if you can get a lower price than they advertise. As parents, there are many things you should do to ensure your preschooler is ready…
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The Penny Pinchin’ Mom Store Is Open!!

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For years, I have been big on making lists and forms that simplify my life.  And, I’ve turned some of those into printables I’ve shared with my readers.  While they’ve worked, I decided that it just was not enough for you.  You could probably use more.   I went to work thinking about the type of forms that I knew…
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Veggie Turkey Pinwheels Recipe

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Who doesn’t love a good turkey sandwich?  They are great, but they can also be rather boring. Take your lunch up a notch by making one of these turkey pinwheel sandwiches instead.  Your taste buds will thank you. The closer it gets to the end of the school year, the less interest I have in making school lunches.  My kids and…
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