Kari is sharing 7 baby shower tips to help you host an amazing gathering for any new mom-to-be. Don't miss out because these are genius! www.orsoshesays.com #babyshowertips #babyshower #partyplanning #nurserydecor
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Baby Shower Tips and Tricks – Be The Hostess with the Mostest!

Hello again all! It’s Kari here from Paper Wings. I hope that summer has blessed you with lots of family fun and adventure! As we wrap up Summer-time, I thought I’d share some baby shower tips in case you find yourself hosting one! These 7 hacks can help inspire and take the pressure off any host, veteran or first timer alike.

The Yummiest Eclair Cake

The Yummiest Chocolate Eclair Cake Ever

So, let’s just get this whole ‘yummiest EVER’ thing out of the way up front. You see, this recipe is nothing new to the world of Pinterest, but most of the recipes out there use Cool Whip and Instant Pudding, which is completely fine, but will not yield you the yummiest eclair cake ever. So take heed, my friends, and give this a try. It was carefully crafted by the experts at Cook’s Country, who meticulously create and test recipes with the best ingredients, until they’re perfection.

12 Steps to Change ~ Supporting Addiction Recovery (please share this!!) #12stepstochange

12 Steps to Change ~ Supporting Addiction Recovery

Has addiction affected your life? I’m guessing that in some way, it has. Everywhere I turn, addiction is breaking hearts and homes. Talking about it more, offering more love and support, can only be a good thing. So, that’s what I’m doing today and that’s what I hope you’ll do with me. Together, let’s support addiction recovery.

back to school magic
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Back to School Disney Magic at Home Ideas (she: Adelle)

I’ve put together some fun ways that you can recreate some back to school magic at home to remind you of your favorite Disneyland vacations. Whether you call it a using a spoon full of sugar, or a adding a little bit of pixie dust, you can make everyday moments more fun with a little bit of imagination! Why not live life with a cherry on top all of the time?

Free Printable reading log to keep track of kids' progress
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Printable Reading Log (she: Liz)

First grade is such an important year in school. My son did start learning to read in kindergarten, but struggled. This year I am really focused on keeping him on track with his reading. The school encourages 20 minutes of reading every night. 20 minutes is a lot for a first grader, but I do think it’s important to encourage him to read each night and I thought he would be more excited about it if we kept track on this printable reading log.

on the way to school documentary
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On the Way to School Documentary {Inspiring for the Whole Family}

This documentary follows four groups of children from different, remote parts of the world, and their incredible journeys just to get to school. Their hunger for knowledge, relentless bravery, and sweet humility will have you in tears, cheering them on, and rethinking your priorities!

I love this! It's so important to stand up for our beliefs and be a light to the world.
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Ashamed No More ~ A Lesson Learned in 6th Grade (he: Dan)

Though unaware then, I now view our family moving the year between 5th and 6th grade as being inspired. Not just for the family, but for me specifically. I really needed to get away from the environment I was creating for myself. I have no doubt that my bad momentum would have carried over into my 6th grade year had we stayed.

ruler cookies
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Ruler Cookies and Printable (she: Sierra)

Well… it’s officially back to school season and while you are probably crying over the prices of school supplies and clothes, here is a cheery little treat idea for you and…get ready for it…a FREE printable to go with it!!
So today, I’m sharing this simple, fun, back to school treat that you will most definitely have time for (it took me like 10 minutes…for real!).