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How to support Small Businesses while social distancing
Man, we are living through such an interesting time. I've met my new niece via FaceTime, I've attended a baby shower on Zoom and I just finished designing a "trucker friendly" dining guide for my local community. Our local business owners and fellow citizens need us...
DIY Tin Can Wind Chime
Ok, I'm over it. Yes, the cranky and the quarantine, but even more all the trash. This DIY Tin Can Wind Chime Craft for Kids is an easy craft/activity to do with your family by turning trash into recycled goods along the way. And, a great way to explore Earth Day...
Easter Cards and Craft Ideas with a Toddler
Our extra time social distancing and sheltering down has brought a big need for new activities and lots of creativity. We've tried to use the time wisely to make ahead some Easter cards and crafts and send fun mail to our family and friends. So, what have we been up...
Pineapple Au Gratin Casserole
Sometimes you just make something and it blows their minds. Like they take a scoop from the potluck line thinking its hashbrown casserole and instead it's a fruity side, but they aren't mad about it. Pineapple Au Gratin Casserole is that side dish! I'm sharing this...
Social Distancing Meal Plan Solutions
Well, it's here. We are all just stuck at home, outside of those of you are essential workers or making a quick run to the store for groceries, restaurant food, and the household essentials you can't live without. And, if you are like me, your meals are stuck on...
Stockpile Stew
Well, its here - social distancing, community lockdown, and the random stockpile of items in your pantry due to the coronavirus. This Stockpile Stew, or Shut-in Soup as my mama calls it, will be a perfect way for you to use up two weeks' worth of random things you...
Quarantine Activities for Adults and Kids
This ultimate list of quarantine activities for kids and adults contains over 100 links to fun activities and new ideas to try while still making great family memories. Whether it's self-quarantine, corralling kids during an expanded Spring Break, or a work-from-home...
Mama Sue’s Easy Monkey Bread
This post sharing an Easy Monkey Bread recipe originally appeared on Arkansas Women Bloggers. I wrote the content as a contributor to their site at the time. Biscuit’s what we’ve been talking about all month.  Grands have perfected them and we can get them in a can or...
February Meal Plan
I love meal planning. It’s the reason I decided to bring you this series. I love planning meals for my family and I love grocery shopping, even if its adding things to an online cart for grocery pick up. I’ve been connecting with a group of friends online to work on...
Confetti Celebration Cookies
This post sharing the recipe for Confetti Celebration Cookies originally appeared on Arkansas Women Bloggers. I wrote the content as a contributor to their site at the time. This time of year, our family has much to celebrate. While I intended to share this in...
Must Have Dollar Store Items for Disney
So, no surprise when I plan for a Disney Trip, its probably going to also involve a lot of lists and a quick trip to a local dollar store. And, our trip to Disney with a Toddler was no departure from my usual behavior. I did a ton of research and made lists of my...
Mama Sue’s Crockpot Kitchen Cabinet Gumbo
This post, sharing the recipe for Mama Sue's Kitchen Cabinet Gumbo, originally appeared on Arkansas Women Bloggers. I wrote the content as a contributor to their site at the time. This gumbo recipe is a perfect choice for a weeknight Mardi Gras celebration around your...
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