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There's nothing more inviting than the aroma of hot mulled cider in the slow cooker. This simple make-ahead recipe allows you to be a good host, without pausing to offer every guest a drink upon arrival. Before guests arrive, set up a self-serve station with mugs, whipped cream, and a bit of liquor. Adult guests love the option to self-spike a delicious mulled cider!

Holiday Wassail Recipe

This oven-roasted sausage and potatoes bake is easy, simple, and delicious. Perfect for a school-night family dinner. Chicken sausage and apples give this classic a delicious fall spin. This one sheet-pan supper just happens to be gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo-friendly too. #dinner #recipe #onepotmeal *My kids love this recipe (minus the suggested dollop of mustard!!!!)

You Need to Know This Easy Sausage-&-Potato Bake Recipe

Here's What You Need to Know About YOUR Health (If Your Parents Have Diabetes)

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Pet Photography: How to Take Better Cat Portraits of Your Cutie

5 Important Things Every Teen Girl Needs to Know: The tween and teen years can be heartbreaking. Here are five tips to help your teen find balance, reduce stress, and manage the pressure of adolescence. #maginationpressfamily #ad #modernparenting #parenting #postiveparenting #mindfulness #booklist #mindfulteens #teenparenting #tweens *Great parent resource!

5 Important Things Every Tween & Teen Girl Needs to Know

The Best Crock-Pot Potato Soup — A Classic Recipe Made Easy!

Are You Skipping This Important Step When Using The Slow Cooker?

UnBusy doesn't always mean doing less. In fact, it means doing more of what you love with the time you have. #parenting #modernparenting #becomingunbusy #parentingtweens #parentingteens *loving these tips for parents on slowing down when your kids' scheduling is crazy

How To Lead An UnBusy Life When Scheduling Gets In The Way

A collection of tall shot glasses work perfectly for beer sampler glasses. Friends and family can enjoy small samples and then pour themselves seconds (or thirds!) of their favorites. (If any of the craft beers you’re offering have a citrus note, be sure to have orange or lemon wedges available too.) #craftbeer #beersampling #partyideas *loving these tips

Get the Holiday Hoppin' — How to Host a Craft Beer Party (In 3 Easy Steps!)

Reading Picnic Party - Pack a blanket and a few snacks, then head to the library to check out some books. Spend the afternoon at a local park reading together.

Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself—Your Kids May Have Learned More Than You Think This Summer

7 Fun Family Dinner Ideas - Pizza night with simple frozen cheese pizzas that you can top with all kinds of combinations in quadrants before baking. #familydinner #simplerecipe #recipe #dinner #dinnertime #pizza #pizzarecipe *Love this list of easy, kid-friendly ideas for super

7 Fool-Proof Ways to Make Dinnertime the Best Part of Your Day

How To Have The BEST Family Movie Night EVER

How to Have the BEST Family Movie Night EVER (+5 Sweet Popcorn Recipes!)

25 Tiramisu Recipe Variations You Didn't Know Existed - These unique plays on classic tiramisu recipe are playful and DELICIOUS. #tiramisu #dessertrecipe #dessert #recipe *I cannot wait to try some of these dessert recipes!

25 Tiramisu Recipe Variations You Didn't Know Existed

How To Escape “Busy” And Connect With Your Kids #parenting #modernparenting #bepresent #connect #optoutside *loving this post!

How To Escape "Busy" And Connect With Your Kids

You Know You've Raised Your Kids To Be Cat People When... #catperson #catpeople #cats *This post is cracking me up. My kids do almost all of these things.

You Know You've Raised Your Kids to Be Cat People When...

What To Do When You Live With Messy People

How to Curate a Beautiful Wall Gallery

GOOD Kids Sometimes Make BAD Choices Online — Are Parent Control Apps Necessary?

Two girls on a family camping trip

10 Priceless Benefits Of Family Camping With Your Family

Dear Dog Owners — Please, please, please DO THIS ONE THING

One Powerful Way to Lower your Daughter’s Anxiety in our Fast Paced World - When pressure, expectations, and stress make your daughter’s world start spinning a little too fast, this is one powerful way to guide her back toward inner calm, peace, and stillness. Below are three ways mindfulness for teens is pivotal during these transition years. #parenting #minfulness #teens *Love this post!

One Powerful Way to Lower your Daughter’s Anxiety in our Fast-Paced World

15 Wizarding World of Harry Potter Tips — Universal Orlando Tips!

5 Tips for Planning a Cozy Hygge Party - Ditch the winter blues by pausing to celebrate slow at a cozy party with friends and family *Love these planning tips

Feeling Blue? How to Host a Small Hygge Gathering

Time is non-refundable. Use it with intention. #quote #becomingunbusy *Love this quote and this parent article on staying sane when your kids' schedules are busy

Staying Sane When Your Kids' Schedule Isn't

This Slow-Cooker Stroganoff is so simple and DELICIOUS, perfect for a chilly day. Just pop it in the crock pot and come home to a delicious family meal. #recipe #homemadegoodness #slowcooker #crockpot *My family loves Beef Stroganoff. These thick egg noodles are the best!

Ready When You Are — Quick & Easy Slow-Cooker Stroganoff

5 Tips That Will Help Your Kids FEEL The Joy of Giving

10 Gratitude Drawing Prompts for Kids

How to Cake Cookies for Halloween *This recipe tastes exactly like the grocery store birthday cake cookies. CRAZY. My kids love these. So good. What a fun fall family tradition!

How to Make Mega-Frosted, Super-Buttery, Homemade Grocery-Store Cake Cookies for Halloween

{10 Must-Try Ideas for Outdoor Fall Play}

10 Must-Do Outdoor Fall Activities for Kids — Opt Outside This Autumn!

Best steak chili EVER! This slow cooker recipe is so SIMPLE to make. It is perfect for a quiet evening at home or for hosting a family party. Plus you can freeze leftovers for an easy weeknight dinner on a school night. *This is one of my go-to dinners that the whole family loves. Perfect comfort food.

This Easy Crock-Pot Chili Recipe Will Make You Wish for Cold Weather

This 20-minute Cheesy Skillet Lasagna Recipe is simple to make on the stovetop. It has only three ingredients and you can make supper in one pot. *My family loves easy Italian food! This is perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.

Dinner's on the Table in 20 Minutes With This Cheesy, One-Pot Stovetop Lasagna

S’mores Life Lessons *These are so sweet. Love this.

These S'mores Life Lessons Will Make You Smile

Kids & Clutter: 6 Simple Tips For Keeping Everyday Living Spaces Under Control

Kids & Clutter: 6 Simple Tips For Keeping Everyday Living Spaces Under Control

Monterey Chicken with cheese and bacon on an outdoor serving dish.

How to Make Easy-Cheesy Grilled Monterey Chicken Recipe

Upcylced Cardboard Theater - This art project for kids is SO COOL.

How to Make a Recycled Cardboard Theater With Kids

How to Grill Pizza + This Grilled Pizza Recipe Is Insanely Delicious

7 Parent-to-Parent Tips That Will Stop CHAOS When Traveling With Children In the Car *Saving these ideas for our summer family road trip with the kids. Love this tip: STOP when you see water. There is truly something therapeutic and refreshing about water. If you pass a shoreline or a park near a lake, pull over! Simply set a timer on your phone and say, "We've got 8-minutes to enjoy this awesomeness. Let's go!" The unexpected and sudden adventure is sure to revive your kids' attitude.

7 Tips That Will Stop CHAOS & BICKERING When Traveling With Kids In the Car

Before You Forget, Add This Task (That Will Make You Smile) To Your Travel To-Do List

3 Things You Need for an Awesome Summer Book Swap

3 Unique Father's Day Gifts for YOUR Dad — Who Has (and Can Afford!) Everything

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