Author Archives: Erin Carroll
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my Valentine’s Day card and gift guide
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and moms, wives, and hopefully husbands across the country are rounding up gift ideas. Our new Valentine’s Day tradition since having kids is to cook steaks and twice-baked potatoes at home after the kids go to bed. It’s relaxing and we do...
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in with the new {toy organization}
photo via With the excitement from the holidays coming to a close, and the beginning of a new year, we’re focusing on trying to simplify. I know that in our house, our kids end up with way more than they need after Christmas. Between grandparents, family friends, an uncle, a great- grandmother...
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Kid Craft: Handprint Reindeer Antlers
I was so excited to make these fun Handprint Reindeer Antlers/Headband with my boys. They both love wearing hats and love pretending, so I knew they’d love this. Here’s what you will need: 1. Brown construction or scrapbook paper 2. Stapler (We’re not quite ready for glue in our ho...
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fall activities for families
As soon as October 1 comes around I start to get excited. There’s a strong feeling of nostalgia that I get and it is all because of this time of year. There’s something cozy about watching football games and eating a bowl of chili. And thinking about Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas...
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My favorite chili recipe
There are so many things about the fall season that are distinctly “fall.” The smell of pumpkin, for instance, always reminds me of all. The smell of leaves burning when we’re walking outside. And seeing the beautiful colors on the trees and in the leaves that have fallen into our y...
