Month: December 2014


Dec
2014

Three Ways to Celebrate Epiphany with Preschool Kids

categories: holiday, kids, preschool

Three Ways to Celebrate Epiphany with Preschool Kids

I’ve always loved the way Epiphany (the coming of the 3 kings/wise men) is celebrated in Spanish culture. Most Americans don’t make a big deal out of the January 6th holiday that is the traditional end of the 12 days of Christmas. I studied abroad in Spain in college and fell in love with the culture, and was *this close* to moving there in my mid 20s. I thought it would be fun this year to celebrate Epiphany with my kids and teach them about the holiday. This post is a part of the Christmas Around the World Series hosted by my friends over at Multicultural Kid Blogs. Visit the main page here and the Pinterest board here.

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Dec
2014

Four Simple Ways to Use the Amazon Fire HD Kids Edition Tablet to Help Kids Learn, Play, and Grow

categories: kids, tech


4 Simple Ways to Use your #FireHDKidsEdition Tablet

We are a few months in to our home preschool journey, and are always looking for new tools for learning at home. When I had the opportunity to review the new Amazon Fire HD Kids Edition Tablet I knew it could be a great fit for our family. Today I’m sharing four ways you can use the tablet to help your kids learn, play, and grow as well as how the Kids Edition Tablet works for us. Read on to find out more and learn how to get a FREE year of Amazon Free Time for your family. (more…)


Dec
2014

How to Give Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience Gifts to Your Loved Ones

categories: holiday, shopping

Give Your Loved One a Once In a Lifetime Experience Gift with Cloud9 Living

Holiday shopping can be stressful as you search high and low to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. This year consider thinking outside the box by giving experience gifts to your loved ones. Would your dad love to be a fighter pilot for a day or play a round of golf at PGA National? Would your sister love to learn to fly or have a private wine tasting with a master sommelier? Would your husband love to race a Ferrari or learn to sail? All of those experiences sound incredible, right? Cloud 9 Living makes it simple to give any of these or a multitude of other options.

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Dec
2014

Double Chocolate OREO Cookie Ball Christmas Ornaments {Perfect for Gifts!}

categories: holiday, recipes

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Double Chocolate OREO Cookie Ball Christmas Ornaments with a Free Printable Gift Tag #OREOCookieBall #ad

Holiday treats are one of my favorite parts of the Christmas season, and I love to make them for our family and to share and give to friends. Today I’m sharing an easy recipe for Double Chocolate OREO Cookie Balls made to look like little Christmas ornaments with candy cane hooks. These adorable treats are perfect for teacher, neighbor, and hostess gifts, or for your own holiday party. Find lots more fun ideas for making festive OREO Cookie Balls. I’ve long been intimidated by cookie balls and was shocked to find out how easy they really are to make. Read on to find out how to make your own.

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