Holy cow, this is great!! A must-read for parents! 6 Lessons to Help You Stop Yelling & Start Loving
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6 Lessons to Help You Stop Yelling & Start Loving

ByDan Jacobs

I can’t say I’ve stopped yelling altogether, but my six-week application project taught me some valuable lessons, and the overall trend has been positive. I’ve realized that yelling is an inward-focused abuse of power. When I yell, I disregard the feelings and agency of my boys in my attempt to control them. I’ve also come to understand that yelling is synonymous with laziness. There are far more creative ways to influence my sons, but those ways take more thought, effort, and time. Yelling is a shortcut, and because it works (and provides a fleeting feeling of control), it is also addictive.

Roasted Garlic Cheese and Turkey Blender Quiche

Roasted Garlic Cheese and Turkey Blender Quiche

ByLeesh and Lu

With the holidays right around the corner I’ve already been thinking of ways I can make things easier on myself and family, so we can spend more time doing what really matters most. I want to focus my holiday on spending quality time with my family and less time worry about the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Eating good food is always a huge part of our family get-togethers. But I don’t want that to mean slaving for hours and hours over a tasty homemade meal, and that’s where this yummy, simple quiche comes in. It’s chock full of flavor and is sure to please your family and company this holiday season.

I want to do this with my kids this December!! The 12 Days of Christmas Family Fun ~ hosted by 'Or so she says...'

Get Ready for the 12 Days of Christmas Family Fun!!

ByMariel

So, I got to thinking how I really, really want to save more time for my family in December and do lots of Christmas related activities together. Sometimes when I don’t decide things like that ahead of time, it never happens. I’m sure you understand. Life is busy! But, family is super important, so I got to thinking… what could I do that would be fun for the family? What could I put together that I could share with you?? And, then it hit me.

The 12 Days of Christmas Family Fun.

I’m way excited and I would love, love, love if you did it with me. It’s simple, adjustable to your family’s interests, and I promise you’ll have lots of fun together!

This family friendly minestrone recipe is sure to be a hit!
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Family Friendly Minestrone Recipe (she: Leesh and Lu)

ByLeesh and Lu

Usually what we’re after when we scour the internet for recipes is something quick, easy, and tasty that will fill tummies at our dinner tables. Let me tell you, this family friendly minestrone recipe fits the bill perfectly. I can’t really tell you that it’s health food. Let’s just make an exception this one time because, well…bacon. It’s not a lot, but it brings to much flavor to this dish.

Have a hot chocolate bar this winter! www.orsoshesays.com #hotchocolate #internationaldelight #treats #winter #christmas
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Hot Chocolate Bar – So Fun for Christmas Parties!

BySierra

Hi there! Sierra here from The Blue Robin Cottage! Brrrrrrrr! Winter just got real in Idaho! We’ve already had our first snow which can only mean one thing … hot chocolate time! Sometimes cozying up with a mug of hot chocolate is the perfect way to warm up.

We decided to kick off the winter weather season with a super fun hot chocolate bar! We used NEW International Delight Milk Chocolate Hot Chocolate. It was super rich and creamy and all I had to do was heat it up in the microwave! No hot chocolate powder clumps! Super easy and yummy!

These adorable, edible, hot chocolate snow globes make such a great gift for Christmas!
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Hot Chocolate Snow Globes (she: Sierra)

BySierra

Hi all! Sierra here from The Blue Cottage! Since this season is the perfect time of the year to focus on gratitude, I’m showing you how to make a cute little gift idea you can share with a neighbor, friend, teacher or even your mailman/lady to let them know how much you appreciate them in your life. My kids helped me put these sweet little hot chocolate snow globes together, so it’s a great activity to involve the whole family and it only takes 3 easy steps!

Not in the mood? Do it anyway!
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Not in the Mood? Do It Anyway! (she: Lindsay)

ByLindsay

One of the hurdles we can face when trying to do things, accomplish things (ANY “things”) is being in the mood. If all it takes to turn a lousy day into a great one is a little dinner party and a phone call, why would you ever choose to have a lousy day? Even better, why would you let someone else have a lousy one?

The people who need you need you to fix their mood, even when you don’t feel like it. And we need you to learn to fix your own mood so you can be the one who fixes the rest of us.

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort 2015 - Get the inside scoop!
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Holidays at the Disneyland Resort 2015

ByKimberly w/Get Away Today

Hey Everyone, it’s Kimberly from Packed with Fun, the official blog for Get Away Today. Today marks the official beginning of Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, and since so many families visit during this magical time of year, I thought it would be fun to share all that’s going on. If you’ve been before, you should know that this year will be different than previous years because it’s also the Diamond Celebration. This is the ONLY year where the holidays and Diamond Celebration will happen at the same time, so it’s one not to miss. Here’s an overview of what’s different, what’s the same, and what’s new:

Make a snoopy dog house with your kiddos using Airheads candy
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Snoopy Dog House Craft for Kids ~ Using Airheads Candy! (she: Liz)

ByLiz

Crafting with candy is a sure fire way to get kids wanting to get creative. When candy is involved, I know my kids will be up for anything. 🙂 My son is a builder. He tells me that all he wants to do is build. Knowing his love for building (and candy) we used some Airheads candy to make a Snoopy Dog house.

Green Chili Nacho Casserole

Green Chili Nacho Casserole (she: Carole)

ByCarole Jones

Initial field reports when I placed this rockstar dish on the table were all positive since they could see the killer looking chips and cheese covering the top. After the first scoop out of the pan, I lost a couple kids when they saw the tomatoes 🙂 However, after everyone actually tasted their dinner, all was good again. Every single one of them asked for a second helping, which is the ultimate stamp of approval for this momma!