Christmas Classics - Salt Dough Ornaments

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Christmas Classics - Salt Dough Ornaments

Salt dough ornaments. A bit of nostalgia mixed in with some cute and lasting kiddo creations mixed in with an activity that can span days …WAIT did she say an activity that can span days?!?! You bet I did! This is one craft you won’t mind doing with your kids because it will keep them occupied for 2-3 days minimum and to top it off it is super cheap which is great if your kiddo is like mine and insists on giving a gift to every single person he’s ever met!

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Camp - Mama Style

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Camp - Mama Style

Welcome to Camp Mama. We opened this week. It’s a free camp. Electronic devices are allowed. The goal is to make the day go by as quickly as possible for all participants. Counselor might drink. Campers will take quiet time from 1-230 (at least here). And damn it campers will enjoy themselves (ha!).

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"V" is for Volcanoes!

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"V" is for Volcanoes!

Volcanoes! This is a perfect activity for any day that you are looking for something different to do. (It goes especially well with the Floor Is Lava! game that is very big right now at my house).

Get a little science in, maybe some vocabulary, have fun! We didn’t study volcanoes or take a deep dive into the science behind much of this - I’m saving that for this summer - we have plenty of time!

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CES 2019: The Gadgets You Should Get Excited About (and the One We Can't Wait For)

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CES 2019: The Gadgets You Should Get Excited About (and the One We Can't Wait For)

CES, the holy grail of all things gadgety and new. Whether you are in the market for a a TV that rolls up and hides away, amachines fold your clothes for you, a smart hair dryer, or a helicopters that is going to partner with Uber, there was something for everyone at CES 2019 😮

I narrowed down my favorites to the top dozen or so items that you should check out in 3 categories Health and Fitness, Baby & Kids, and Lifestyle. Read on and see what you need

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We Heart Teddy

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We Heart Teddy

Three years ago yesterday, July 27, Teddy had life saving open heart surgery at Children's National Medical Center. (You can read the story about his condition and surgery here ). 

Two years ago this week he started walking. 

One year ago this week Teddy was running around at his first beach trip. 

Friday he finished his first summer at camp with the big kids.

Nothing I just listed would have happened without Children's National.  

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When the Weather Outside is Frightful (or less than ideal)

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When the Weather Outside is Frightful (or less than ideal)

April showers might bring May flowers but what about that cold rain you get in March?

Yesterday we had big plans.  Wake up (please dear God not before 5:30AM), eat a well rounded breakfast (probably in front of the TV), and wait for on of Teddy's favorite people to arrive.  Then we were going to hit up a park or two, watch some trains, and have a picnic lunch.  Big things I tell you.

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The Artist's Studio

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The Artist's Studio

Teddy is all boy.  He likes trucks and cars, he runs at breakneck speed through the day, he climbs up and jumps off furniture.  One of our closest friends calls him T-Dog and T-$.  But sometimes even the craziest of kiddos need to chill.

When Teddy seems like he needs a chill activity we head down to the basement bathroom and set up his artist's studio.

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