I use my Cricut for so much more than scrapbooking. One thing I love to do with my Cricut is to make little learning games for my son. So far I’ve made little games to help him learn his shapes and colors.
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Ducks Don’t Wear Socks, by John Nedwidek, is another fun and silly book that kids will love about a serious and shy girl who meets an eccentric duck. Throughout the short picture book, the duck does all kinds of silly things and gets Emily to smile and be a little less serious.
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Well, everyone, he’s here! 9 months is such a long time to be pregnant, but it’s over and this is what I got out of the deal:
Isn’t he adorable? He’s 5 days old here, and looking very thoughtful about something. Probably milk…or sleeping…
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{And the winner of the Weekend Getaway Giveaway to the Homestead is… Julie! She said, “Our 9th anniversary is in August and I would love to surprise Joe with this. What a fantastic giveaway!!!” Have a wonderful time!
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This baked chicken pasta casserole reminds me of a “Ziti” dish my mom used to make, but I like it better. Sorry, Mom!
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Pregnant Recipe #3: Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake
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My husband made this one for me for Mother’s Day, so it’s easy! And it tasted like it could have come from a restaurant…
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Pregnant Recipe #2: Creamy Chicken & Pasta Bake
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The authors of The Siblings’ Busy Book are twin sisters Lisa Hanson and Heather Kempskie who have lots of great ideas that kids from ages 3 months to 9 years can participate in together. Every page in this book has at least one fun kids activity with variations so children of all ages can essentially be doing the same thing and learning to play cooperatively together. You can keep 3 kids busy without doing 3 different things. Each idea is easy to do and requires basic materials!
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One thing has been consistent through both of my pregnancies so far – I really get into trying new recipes. I guess I just require more varied and delicious food when I’m pregnant. I know I think about food more. Everytime I go to update my Twitter thing, my first thought is to write something about food – what I’m eating, what I’m thinking about eating, what I want to make, etc. It’s crazy!
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I’m excited to announce that BOB is giving away one of their $400 Stroller Strides Fitness Strollers to get you rolling and encourage your health and wellness goals, big or small! The stroller comes with a Stroller Strides Fitness Kit and is a perfect companion for Stroller Strides class.
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{The winner of the Water Rush Quarry from Step 2 is Jennifer McCullar! She said, “My son would love the Sports Bouncer!” Email your address to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com BEFORE WEDNESDAY to claim your prize. Thanks, everyone!}
Your kids will want to play outside all day with today’s prize!
THE PRIZE
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{The winner of the fabulous Wooden Bolt Tree from Oompa Toys is Melissa! She said, “I love that company! I love the wooden toys like the wheels and wings line!” Email your address to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com BEFORE WEDNESDAY to claim your prize. Thanks!}
Giveaway #20 is for one of the best toys ever!
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{The winner of the Hop & Scoot ATV from Little Tikes is Megan R! She said, “My fave Tikes product is the Slam n’ Curve Slide. I would like to win so my son has some interest in playing outside this summer! Email your address to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com BEFORE WEDNESDAY to claim your prize. Thanks!
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{The winner of the Melissa & Doug Wooden Puzzles is Alice P! She said, “My kids love puzzles, and Melissa & Doug are the best! I think the fishing puzzle is my favorite, but it’s so hard to choose!” Email your address to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com BEFORE WEDNESDAY to claim your prize. Thanks!}
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{The winner of the Hasbro Toys is Donna K! She said, “I need to win because my kids would love it!” Email your address to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com BEFORE WEDNESDAY to claim your prize. Thanks!}
THE PRIZE
Giveaway #18 is for 2 fabulous Habsro toys, the Playskool Clipo Hippo ($21) & the Play-Doh Spaghetti Factory Playset ($10)!
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