I’ve been blogging a long time and I’ve learned a lot over these past 14 years. For example, what makes good SEO and what doesn’t. Admittedly, my annual “best of the blog” recaps are not the best avenue for getting pageviews or pins on Pinterest. However, I love looking back over what performed well and […]
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cookie decorating party: a fun Christmas activity
Just before Christmas Break for the past few years I have hosted a cookie decorating party for my girls. They each invite a few of their friends and have a fun couple of hours frosting pre-baked cookies, pouring copious amounts of sprinkles onto their creations, and consuming way too much sugar. Hey, you’re only young […]
Greek gods family costume
Trying to put together a family Halloween costume that will work for nine people and we all agree on can be a difficult task. However, I will keep doing it as long as I can because the result is always so worth it! We held a family meeting at the end of August to discuss […]
pumpkin worksheets for elementary school
‘Tis the season for pumpkin everything. From pumpkin muffins to pumpkin spice hand soap–yes, that’s a thing, and it’s currently sitting on my bathroom counter. It smells great, by the way. So today I finally have some worksheets that I have been wanting to whip up for years. Why did it take me so long […]
pumpkin crafts for kids and adults
The official start of fall is only about a week away and with it comes all things pumpkin! I’m almost ready to accept that summer is over, even if the northern California weather isn’t. Today I’m sharing a roundup of some great pumpkin crafts that will help you welcome the spooky season with your family. […]