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The Best Gifts for the Homebody in Your Life

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December 14, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

This post was sponsored by Amazon in partnership with Forward Influence. All opinions are 100% my own. Do you have a friend or loved one who loves nothing more than to go home and stay home? There is a myth that homebodies are hard to shop for...but that couldn't be further from the truth, LOL. Since I fall into the category of homebody, I have created a list of the best gifts for the homebody in your life. Umm...if anyone who loves me is reading this...hint, hint, LOL! The Best Gifts for the Homebody in Your Life I know a lot of people think that homebodies are unadventurous, but I couldn't disagree more! Homebodies are people who value and treasure home. Believe me...I love adventure as much as the next person, but when the fun is over, I just want to cuddle up at home. It seems like people with similar interests are drawn together and that means I am friends with several other self-described homebodies. That gives me good insight into the kinds of gifts these home loving … [Read more...]

Sparkly Snowflake Slime

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December 13, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Making sparkly snowflake slime gets me to thinking about how much I love snow! We have already had more snow this year then we typically do and I am thrilled about it. Sparkly Snowflake Slime Making snowflake slime is a great snow day activity. Let's face it, anything snow related is loved by kids. This slime comes together in no time and kids can play with it over and over again. Ingredients Needed for Snowflake Slime 1/2 cup clear school glue 1/2 cup water Silver or white glitter, snowflake confetti or other items you choose 1/2 cup Liquid Starch How to Make Sparkly Snowflake Slime Take a large bowl and put the clear glue and water inside. Mix these together until they are well combined. Now it is time to add the glitter and confetti. I like to use fine glitter because it seems to sparkle the brightest. Smaller snowflake confetti also works best. Stir the pretties into the mixture and mix well. Go ahead and add the … [Read more...]

Weight Watchers Soup Recipes

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December 12, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Soup season is all year long for me and these Weight Watchers Soup Recipes will give me more options than I can eat! I think soup is one of the easiest Weight Watchers recipes to make too. This massive list of over 50 Weight Watchers soup recipes all have Freestyle SmartPoints figured too! Weight Watchers Soup Recipes I am a major soup lover. Soup really is a money-saving food in many cases. I can throw leftover meats, veggies, etc into a pot of soup. There are so many great soups that can be made into Weight Watchers soup recipes and we are lucky to have so many awesome bloggers who have taken the time and gone to the trouble to do it for us! :lol: I am listing the Freestyle SmartPoints for each recipe to make it even easier for you! Weight Watchers Beef Soup Recipes Crock Pot Beef Vegetable Soup is 4 FS SP. Instant Pot Beef Stew is 3 FS SP. Beef Vegetable Quinoa Soup is 5 FS SP. Slow Cooker Italian Beef and Lentil Soup is 2 FS SP. Beef, Potato and … [Read more...]

Craft Room Makeover

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December 11, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

I will start off by saying that I know I am fortunate to have a dedicated crafting space! It hasn't always been like this, LOL. I decided to do a craft room makeover to make my crafting space more usable and functional! This is a craft room makeover slash scrapbook room makeover all wrapped up in one! Craft Room Makeover Having a craft room is amazing. Let's face it...crafting is messy and I always hated when I had to use the kitchen table for my crafty endeavors. In our last home I shared a small space with my husband...it was part office, part craft room. The truth is that it was basically a place to store my scrapbooking supplies. I didn't use it for actually crafting very often. It was one of those walk-through rooms and it was hard to keep it closed off to little fingers! There was no leaving projects out on the desk because they wouldn't make it, LOL. In our current house we had a small extra bedroom that I use and it is all mine! … [Read more...]

Reindeer Brownie Snacks

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December 7, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

My children love brownies and I admit...so do I! Bite sized brownies are even more fun to eat. The fact that these are reindeer brownie snacks brings a huge smile to little faces. Kids can even help make these adorable little Christmas treats. Reindeer Brownie Snacks I love quick, easy and simple when it comes to the kitchen. These Reindeer Brownie Snacks fall into that category because they use a brownie mix! If you prefer to make your brownies homemade feel free to use your favorite brownie recipe. How to Make Reindeer Brownie Snacks First mix up the brownie mix according to the package directions. Grab a mini muffin pan and spray it with nonstick cooking spray really well. Then spoon brownie batter into each mini muffin cup. Bake the mini brownies according to the brownie package. Once the brownie bites are done cooking, allow them to cool before removing from the pan. Now it is time to make some reindeer antlers look like they are … [Read more...]

Nativity Color Pages

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December 6, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Christmas season is here and there is a lot going on. It can be hard to keep our focus on the real reason for the season. One simple way is to give our kids activities that are geared towards the story of Christmas. These nativity color pages are the perfect way to get the conversation started! Nativity Color Pages There are some wonderful products out these days that focus on the nativity and birth of Jesus. Of course, this is a very expensive time of year and you may not want to have to buy one more thing! A lot of people are using a Christmas planner to stay organized and to help them keep from overspending this season!! Luckily these nativity color pages are completely FREE! :) My gift to you! Other Fun Nativity Ideas One year we made personalized nativity manger ornaments and they turned out great! These are fun for kids to make and they love seeing their picture on the tree. There are lots of great nativity sets for children out these days. Melissa and … [Read more...]

Weight Watchers Air Fryer Apple Chips with Cinnamon

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December 5, 2018 by Jamie 6 Comments

How about a 2 ingredient snack idea Weight Watchers recipe? Well...these Weight Watchers Air Fryer Apple Chips with cinnamon are only 2 ingredients and turn out crispy and delicious! Did I mention they smell really good too? Weight Watchers Air Fryer Apple Chips I know I have mentioned how much I like crunchy snacks. Using an air fryer is one way to get crispy snacks without added oil or grease. That is a win-win for people trying to lose weight. There are lots of air fryers on the market...and tons of pros/cons about using an air fryer. The biggest complaint I have heard is that they don't hold a lot of food so if you are feeding a crowd it could take forever. Another common complaint is that the machines are loud. Those of you who don't want to use an air fryer can always make these in the oven. Just prepare the apples, spread them onto a baking sheet and bake at 225° for an hour or so until they are dry and the edges start to curl up. How to Make Air … [Read more...]

DIY Sprite® Cranberry Christmas Jars

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December 4, 2018 by Jamie 1 Comment

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #MyHolidayEveryday #CollectiveBias DIY Sprite® Cranberry Christmas Jars are an adorable and easy gift idea this holiday season. This simple craft project only takes minutes to make, but looks so good people will think you put a lot of time into making it! DIY Sprite® Cranberry Christmas Jars One fun part of the holiday season is going to the store and seeing your favorite seasonal products out! There are always things I look forward to buying in December. One of the products that makes me feel merry and bubbly inside is Sprite® Cranberry. The sweet-tart combination is just yummy and the color is perfect for Christmas! I love how many easy mocktails you can make with Sprite® Cranberry. It looks so pretty in a glass! I stock up on Sprite® Cranberry 12-pks when I am at Dillons doing my grocery shopping. This year I decided that Sprite® Cranberry cans would … [Read more...]

Free Printable Reindeer Color Pages

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December 3, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Tis the season for REINDEER. How about some free printable reindeer color pages? These are great for classrooms or just at home color time with the kids. Free Printable Reindeer Color Pages I love all things reindeer. When I was a child I remember seeing a real live reindeer in downtown Wichita. We were out looking at Christmas lights and we drove by and couldn't believe that a downtown store had a reindeer in their parking lot! Such a fun memory. We have a list of fun reindeer treats we are going to make this year....reindeer poop cookies are at the top of the list too! If we have time we will also make some easy and cute reindeer crafts! Reindeer Color Pages Here are four fun and sweet reindeer color pages. I love how cute these little reindeer faces are! You can download all four color sheets HERE or by clicking the image below. What Do You Color With? Coloring has become a real passion for people of all ages. All of my kids love to color and … [Read more...]

Cranberry and Brie Triscuit Snacks

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December 3, 2018 by Jamie 2 Comments

This post was sponsored by NABISCO as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Christmas time can mean drop in company. It means holiday parties, work events and don't forget those family movie nights where appetizers rule! It is important to have a go-to snack recipe that you can make in minutes, put on a platter and serve. These Cranberry and Brie Triscuit Snacks are perfect for last-minute appetizer needs. Cranberry and Brie Triscuit Snacks Do you love recipes that really aren't recipes at all because they are so simple? I definitely do! Sign me up for easy every time when it comes to the kitchen. The holiday season is crazy busy for me. Slaving away in the kitchen is not my idea of fun when I could be wrapping gifts, shopping, watching Christmas movies...you get it! :) Cranberry and Brie Triscuit snacks don't take long to put together and that leaves me more time for fun. How … [Read more...]