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How to make Alice Through The Looking Glass Custom Desserts

May 27, 2016 in All things Disney, Dessert Recipes, Desserts..., Disney Movie Inspired Recipes, Disney Movies, Disney Movies, Recipes, Uncategorized
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learn how to make alice through the looking glass desserts If you are a fan of Alice, you simply must want to make these beautiful desserts that are inspired by the newest Disney movie “Alice through the looking glass” Now, if you’re like me, you must have thought at first glance, that these looked indeed beautiful; but difficult to make. I am glad...
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How to be an Advocate for Your Special Needs Child

May 27, 2016 in Special Needs...
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Advocate When you have a child with special needs, it can feel overwhelming. Depending on what condition your child has it is vitally important that you learn how to be an advocate for your child. Here are some tips to help you be the advocate your child needs.  
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8 Ways to Exercise with your Kids this Summer

May 20, 2016 in Health, Kids Activities
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Exercise with Kids Having kids can take it out of you! With all the responsibilities a parent has these days, it may be hard for you to find the time or money to go to the gym. And your kids? They are much more into technology these days which may keep them from being outdoors and getting the exercise they need as well. If you’re looking for ways to exercise with your kids and get everyone healthier,...
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5 Rainy Day Activities for Kids with Special Needs

May 13, 2016 in Kids Activities
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Rainy Day Activities When you have a child with special needs, you know how important it is for them to have a fun break throughout the day. Outdoor activities make a great transition or free time for kids with special needs, but when rain takes over the day, you should always have a rainy day activity up your sleeve. These 5 rainy day activities for special needs will help you keep your sanity:  
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In our home we welcome Spring with Dreft #DreftSpring & Giveaway

May 11, 2016 in All things Baby..., Giveaways, Special Needs..., Uncategorized
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This is part of a sponsored collaboration with DiMe Media and Dreft.  All opinions are 100% mine. I used Dreft for the first time when my baby brothers were born in 1986, then in 1993 when my first child was born.  It was an unspoken and demanding rule among ALL the Mothers I knew, that Dreft was...
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7 Unique Outdoor Activities for Kids

May 10, 2016 in Kids Activities
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Summer is right around the corner and that means it’s the perfect time to prep outdoor activities for the kids. Keep in mind that kids get tired of the same old thing, so they need activities switched up a little bit. If you will be spending some time outdoors with your kids, you need to check out these 7 unique outdoor activities for kids.
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8 Homeschool Tips for Kids with Autism

May 7, 2016 in Homeschool, Special Needs...
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Homeschooling any child can be a huge challenge, but homeschooling a child with autism can be a much bigger challenge then you ever imagined. Any parent, who has more than one child, knows that each child is so uniquely different. Although kids with autism have some similarities in behavior and temperaments, they are just as unique as everyone else. If you’ve homeschool a typically developing child before, you need to start with a fresh...
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8 Ways to Enjoy Summer Break at Home

May 4, 2016 in family, Kids Activities
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Summer break is quickly approaching. How will you spend your summer break at home? For those of us who don’t go to Florida every other week, we need something to do right here in the comfort of our own homes. Here are 8 ways to enjoy summer break at home. Read more
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9 Healthy Summer Snacks for Kids to Eat

May 1, 2016 in Health
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Summer is quickly approaching and that means your kids are going to get hungry. You suddenly need to think of several snack items to feed them. There’s just something about summer and kids getting hungrier. Maybe it’s all of that extra energy they are burning off that’s making them hungrier. If you’re looking for some healthier summer snack options, give these 9 healthy summer snacks a try.
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5 Ways to Spice up Your Marriage this Summer

April 29, 2016 in Marriage & Life...
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Can you believe summer is here? I love summer because the kids are home from school and we get to spend extra time with them. However, it’s also important that I spend time with my spouse as well. There are ways to spruce up your marriage during the summer months. Read...
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How to Manage Life with Multiple Little Ones

April 27, 2016 in Our Family Adventures, Parenting
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how to manage life with multiple little ones Life with little ones is grand isn’t it? However, having multiple little ones at home at the same time is not easy. You have all of these little people who want your attention. How does one manage life with multiple little ones? Here are some tips!  
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7 Ways to Save on a Trip to New York

April 25, 2016 in Our travels...
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Save on a trip to New York 7 Ways to Save on a Trip to New York Going on a trip can be a little tricky when you’re on a tight budget. However, even if you’re not on a tight budget, saving a little green here and there never hurt anyone. On our trip to Niagra and NYC, we found 7 ways to save on a trip to New York.  
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Hi! Welcome to our little world! My name is Lily, I am a Mommy to 5 kids; and a soon-to-be ex-wife to a US Navy Sailor. I have always loved sharing our life and our adventures and I hope you will come with me as I continue this journey through a different road! Divorce is hard y'all! I will be sharing all of the ups and downs that I encounter as well as hopefully bringing you more of the content that you have loved so far! Recipes, DIY, Travel, Parenting, Divorce, Special Needs and so much more, tighten your seat belts! If you'd like to contact me, you can try any of the above & below methods, or you can email directly at [email protected]

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