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I love to take a nice hot bath- and one of the things I like most is having scented water that helps soften my skin. This peppermint bath milk recipe is a perfect holiday soak for yourself or to gift to a friend! Items Needed: Sealable Jar or Clear Christmas Ornament 1 Cup Powdered Milk 1 peppermint Tea Bag Directions:…
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Since the holidays are here (and snow is coming next week, pout pout) — Thanksgiving and Hanukkah start in less than a week- I wanted to share something a little more seasonally festive than not. So here is a blue ice crystal candle holder great for winter and for Hanukkah! Candles are always good to have around, but are…
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Ready or not, here come the holidays. We’re a week from Thanksgiving, which means we’re also a week away from Hanukkah. In a week, we’ll be under a month until Christmas. With families being so spread out, it isn’t always easy to know what someone wants or needs- and often, especially if there are older siblings or cousins, there isn’t…
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It seems as though you can’t get through the holidays without the story of a Christmas mouse or two. Whether it be the story of The Nutcracker or Christopher’s Christmas, mice just seem to get us in the holiday spirit. This holiday, why not do a little mouse crafting with your kids? Take a look below at how to use…
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Here’s another in our Holiday Treat Recipes series: Rudolph Cupcakes. These are fun and I’ll be honest- you can do these one of 2 ways. Make your fondant at home or skip most of the work and order it online. My preference is Satin Ice brand fondant. Ingredients: 2 Cups Sugar ½ Cup Water 2 tbsp Light Corn Syrup Powdered…
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Kid’s Academy, one of the most successful developers of apps for kids has released what might be their biggest app yet. 123 Tracing is an excellent educational app designed for younger students. This cute game helps kids trace numbers and get in the habit of writing and forming these letters that they will use the rest of their lives. The…
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