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Building a blanket fort birthday

December 14, 2020

When you’re looking for ideas for indoor birthday parties or even rainy day activities, building a blanket fort it’s always a super fun option and with just a few adjustments, it can go from a blanket hanging over the couch, to epic indoor festival. To start, string a strong piece of rope or nylon camping string and hang between either a door hinge, a secure curtain rod or a stud nail. If it’s in dry wall, the weight might pull it right out. Then use bulldog/binder clips to secure a large ...

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The Best Coffee-Infused Mocha Chocolate Yule Log Recipe – Ever

December 10, 2020

#sponsored If you’re looking for a warm and cozy recipe for the holidays, Burnbrae Farms’ Nestlaid shell eggs were my go-to for making this delicious Mocha Chocolate Yule Log. The eggs come from hens who are fed a diet of whole grains and are always fresh. Try this coffee-infused light and ...

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Stocking Fillers and Gifts so awesome you cross out Santa’s name and write your own

October 12, 2020

There’s no way you’re letting the man in red take the credit for these toys, gifts, and fun 2020 distractions. It’s time to write ‘love from Santa’ on the toothbrush, Old Spice gift box, and the Satsuma orange already back in the fruit bowl. You get the credit for ...

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How to Make a DIY Mud Kitchen from Wooden Pallets

June 21, 2020

A Mud Kitchen is a play kitchen (like the Ikea ones) for outside, usually containing an area for sand and/or water for hours (hopefully) of tactile play. I used: 2 Wooden pallets (free) Tools (drill/screwdriver, saw, pencil) Paint/Latex primer Screws Here are the step-by-step easy instructions: ...

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Review: Huawei P40 Pro – Unboxing and How To Set-up

June 15, 2020

The new Huawei P40 Pro is a pretty incredible device. The materials are clearly of exceptional quality and the screen is bright and crisp. What I’m really here for, is the camera. Well, cameras. It boasts some incredible stats, not to mention the Leica lenses. Since it’s a Huawei ...

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Retro Gaming System Giveaway

April 21, 2020

Since we’re all staying safe at home right now, I wanted to give away something fun. The Atari Flashback X is a mini version of the classic Atari console and has 110 games built-in, including: Space Invaders Asteroids Jungle Hunt Pitfall! Frogger Centipede Adventure II For a chance to ...

Power Your Toys Like Never Before

December 12, 2019

Picture the scene, it’s Christmas morning, the kids are opening their presents and can’t wait to turn them on and play with them. Oh, they need batteries. No problem, you’re sure you’ve got some in that top kitchen drawer with the envelopes, tiny Ikea pencil, and a selection of elastic bands. ...

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Breaking Up with My Phone Provider

November 27, 2019

“Why won’t you walk in a straight line?” I passively grumble to myself. The person in front of me on the closing quarter-mile of my walk to work is on his phone and is meandering around the sidewalk. “What kind of phone call takes this long?” says another inward thought before I catch it ...

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10 Tips for a Safe Halloween – including the Dad Tax rule

October 27, 2019

Halloween, the only time we actively encourage our kids to walk around at night, knock on random doors and accept candy from strangers. However, there are a few tips to make sure the kids stay safer than otherwise thought. Wear something reflective. Drivers can’t see you, especially if ...