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How to Make Irresistible Slow-Cooker Mulled Cider

Autumn· Christmas· December Inspiration· November Inspiration· October Inspiration· September Inspiration· Thanksgiving· The Family Kitchen· Winter

This slow-cooker mulled cider recipe is a MUST-TRY holiday favorite. It'll have you wishing for cold weather. One sip and you'll agree . . . This hot mulled apple cider is literally WARM CHEER in a mug! A big thanks to Meijer for sponsoring this heartwarming recipe.  I'm telling you . . . ... Read More about How to Make Irresistible Slow-Cooker Mulled Cider

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

Autumn· February Inspiration· January Inspiration· October Inspiration· September Inspiration· The Family Kitchen· Winter

Sheet-pan–roasted sausage and potatoes with apples! This easy, one-pan recipe — made with only 6 ingredients — is a quick and healthy dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights. BONUS: It happens to be gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo-friendly, too. A big thanks to Meijer for sponsoring today's ... Read More about You Need to Know This Easy Sausage-&-Potato Bake Recipe

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

Autumn· November Inspiration· October Inspiration· September Inspiration· The Family Kitchen

Your house will smell amazing with this Crock-Pot potato soup. The slow cooker makes this meal super-easy: Just dice a few fresh ingredients, pop 'em into the Crock-Pot, and wait for the magic to happen . . . It’s literally comfort in a bowl. As the kids hang their backpacks after school I hear ... Read More about The Best Crock-Pot Potato Soup — A Classic Recipe Made Easy!

10 Gratitude Drawing Prompts for Kids

Autumn· Easy Kids Projects & Activities· Melissa & Doug· November Inspiration· September Inspiration· Thanksgiving

Help your children understand and feel gratitude through art. Below you'll find 10 gratitude drawing prompts for your children. This sponsored post was originally published on Melissa & Doug's Playtime Press. Time and again, studies have shown that cultivating an "attitude of gratitude" ... Read More about 10 Gratitude Drawing Prompts for Kids

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

Autumn· Halloween· October Inspiration· September Inspiration

Making this Cake Cookies recipe is a wonderful way to spend a rainy autumn afternoon with your kids. Get the full mega-frosted, super-buttery, cookie recipe below! . . . My kids are obsessed with those store-bought "Birthday Cake Cookies." Do you know the ones I am referring to? They're super soft ... Read More about How to Make Mega-Frosted, Super-Buttery, Homemade Grocery-Store Cake Cookies for Halloween

The Best Way To Pack a Suitcase: How to Travel With a Family + a Single Suitcase

Family Travel· Family Travel Tips

Learn the best way to pack a suitcase; how to maximize space & pack like a pro. The packing tips below will help your family consolidate down to a single suitcase! A big thanks to our affiliate EzPacking for sponsoring today's post. The excitement is tangible. As we drive to the airport, ... Read More about The Best Way To Pack a Suitcase: How to Travel With a Family + a Single Suitcase

Your Home Will Smell Like Heaven with This Amazing Slow-Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

Autumn· December Inspiration· January Inspiration· November Inspiration· October Inspiration· Popular Posts· September Inspiration· Show & Tell· The Family Kitchen· Winter

This Slow-Cooker Beef Stew recipe makes dinner easy. Whip these five ingredients together (Hint: They're not what you'd expect!) and you're done. Best recipe ever. Your family will be BEGGING for more. It's literally comfort in a bowl. A big thanks to Reames® Frozen Homestyle Egg Noodles for ... Read More about Your Home Will Smell Like Heaven with This Amazing Slow-Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

Must-Watch Streaming Documentaries For Kids: 10 Of THE BEST Educational Documentaries + Series

Indoor Kids Activities· Parenting Tips & Tricks

Got Netflix or Amazon Prime? There are some fantastic online documentaries for kids available. Below is a list of ten of THE BEST educational documentaries and series streaming right now! As parents, we need to recognize (and teach our kids) that not all screen time is equal. In the blog post ... Read More about Must-Watch Streaming Documentaries For Kids: 10 Of THE BEST Educational Documentaries + Series

Baked Apple Cider Donuts — Make Breakfast Special With These Baked Donuts!

Autumn· November Inspiration· October Inspiration· September Inspiration· Thanksgiving· The Family Kitchen

Your kids will look forward to these hot and fresh Baked Apple Cider Donuts. You don’t need to wait for a trip to the orchard to pick up a dozen; celebrate the fall season with your family and make these baked donuts at home.  The season is starting to shift and the crisp breeze of autumn ... Read More about Baked Apple Cider Donuts — Make Breakfast Special With These Baked Donuts!

How This Cat-Loving Mom (Who Is Allergic To Dogs) Got Suckered Into Being a Puppy Lover

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"Mom, can you come in here? I want to talk to you about something." The seriousness in her tone sets off my mama bear alarm, "Of course, what's the matter?" As I walk into the bedroom, I am expecting to see a sullen girl waiting to chat, but what I find surprises me. She's standing in front ... Read More about How This Cat-Loving Mom (Who Is Allergic To Dogs) Got Suckered Into Being a Puppy Lover