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3 Winter Adventures When Your Kids Have Cabin Fever

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When winter hits, I can always expect a few things to happen around here. First we all say it’s too cold outside to leave the house and we will snuggle up on the couch, watch too much TV, eat too much food, my kids will play with every toy they own, the house will be a mess, and then everyone starts to go a little stir-crazy. That’s when I know cabin fever has set in. That’s also the time I know it’s time for us all to get out of the house and go on a little adventure. However, when it’s cold outside and our usual go-to adventure spots are off limits during this time of year, we have to get a little creative. If you have kids bouncing off the walls, here’s three winter adventures to relieve your family’s cabin fever.

 

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25 Activities You Have to Do With Your Kids This Winter

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Brrrrr, it’s cold outside and we still have a lot of weeks left to winter. So rather than just hide under warm blankets and watch a lot of TV (although that sounds pretty awesome), here are 25 things you have to add to your winter-to-do list with your kids. There are some great day trips you can take, but there are also plenty of activities you can do right at your home. Grab your warmest coats and don’t forget your hats and gloves because it’s time for some winter family fun.

 

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Holiday Boredom Busters: The Best Holiday Apps for Kids

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With all of the hustle and bustle of holiday prep, sometimes our kids will get a bit stir crazy. After all, we are dragging them to stores, parties, family get-togethers, and they might be spending lots of time in the car traveling with us. So rather than play another movie or hand them one more Christmas cookie, here are boredom buster holiday apps to download now.

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From TLC- Holiday Hacks: DIY Gifts

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Gift cards are always a crowd pleaser at the holidays, but the presentation is pretty lame. So instead of tossing over a card, try my snow globe hack. And if you’re giving a delicious gift of hot chocolate, I’m showing you how to make it look like a beautiful and yummy present. Here’s my latests from my TLC webseries, TLCme Life Hacks.

The Perfect Baby Shower Gifts for New Moms

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It seems like forever since my own baby shower. My mom hosted a beautiful shower in anticipation of my little man where I was super pregnant and wore super high shoes—bad idea. While I’ve never put those fancy shoes on again, I do look back fondly at that day and the sweet details my mom created for my friends and family that were showering me and my baby with gifts and love.

This weekend we went to a baby shower for my cousin as she prepares for the arrival of her little girl, her first baby, and while I grabbed a few items off of her baby registry, I learned something from my shower that I try to incorporate into every baby shower gift I give.

While I loved receiving all the baby gear and accessories from my baby registry, I always remembered the thoughtful gifts that other Mamas gave to me. You know, all the things I didn’t know I needed but once my little man arrived, I needed them! So if you are going to shower or sprinkle a mamma-to-be with presents, why not try share gifts that she may not know she needs, but she will love.  Here’s a few DIY shower gift for future moms

  • A nursing gown and robe– During those first few days—OK, weeks—I loved having a new and comfortable nightgown and robe to cover-up, easily nurse my baby, and to have a pajama set that really looked nice in all of those post-baby pictures I was posing for. While I looked a hot mess, at least I had a nice nightgown on, and this was something I would never have thought to register for myself. If you’re looking to make this gift into something extra special for a new mom, add a few gift cards for grocery delivery and restaurants so that when everyone is sleep deprived, Mom doesn’t have to plan dinner or grocery shop.
  • Diapers, Wipes, and Butt Paste Gift Basket- When I was pregnant, a friend gave me a beautiful gift basket just like this one, and I LOVED it! You can never have enough diapers and wipes when you have a new baby and this presentation is adorable. Plus my friend shared her love of Boudreaux’s Butt Paste with me at my shower. At the time, I had never heard of Boudreaux’s, but soon learned how amazing it is and it became a staple in our house. So not only did I get a useful gift, but I also got mommy-insider-tips, which are invaluable for all new moms! So go ahead and make a new mom or even an experienced mom a basket like this for her shower or sprinkle. Trust me, she will love it.
  • Something for dad– As moms, we are doing all the heavy lifting when it comes to having the baby, but I love this funny and useful gift for the dad-to-be. Fill a tool box with everything dad needs when he is on diaper duty from the silly- gas mask and air freshener- to the essentials- pacifiers, diapers, and of course, Boudreaux’s Butt Paste. Dad needs to be prepared too!

Tell me in the comments the must have gifts for new moms!

*I was compensated for this post but all opinions are 100% my own*