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Unicorn Fine Motor Bin

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Little hands will love this fun threading bin! It is a great fine motor exercise that kids will be magically enchanted with! Harper and I love to make and play with bins. They are perfect for an afterschool activity for her, and she is always curious about what she might find in one of our bins. This was a really easy bin that I put together literally from our junk drawer.  We had a bunch of Ikea straws from a recent binge  visit and a few sections of ribbon. I ran across these leftover party favor unicorns and knew immediately what we would do with these goodies. In case you don't have all these things at home, this post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase I will earn a small commission from the advertiser. Supplies: Straws; I used soda and milkshake straws in assorted colors to offer variety. I used 4 straws of each color Ribbon; 12” length; add several strands. Plastic Unicorn Figurines A plastic bin with a clip on lid Ins

Mini Taco Pizzas

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Mini Taco Pizzas make a perfect throw together dinner! These are ideal for those challenging times when one must decide if they want tacos or pizza; now you can have them both in just a few steps! I have been on a taco kick lately! I swear we have been having tacos 2 times a week for 2 months now. My family is starting to get a little  weary  of the constant offering of chicken tacos, traditional tacos or maybe my favorite, breakfast tacos! I decided to change things up a little and combine a few favorites; fresh veggies, seasoned taco meat, and a cheese to create a hearty and easy dish that gave my family what they craved; pizza while still giving me that taco flavor I can't get enough of! This recipe comes together easily. The hardest part is resisting the delicious aromas that will fill your house as they are baking! Ingredients: One can of jumbo biscuits One pound of cooked ground beef, taco seasoned 4 ounces of cheese Chopped Onion Chopped Lettuce Sliced P

10 Crafts for Chinese New Year

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Chinese New Year is coming up on February 5th, and these fun crafts are perfect for creating with the kids to celebrate in style! We love Chinese New Year because it happens in the winter, and it gives us something to celebrate and learn about at a pretty dull time of the year for us. My husband is down because I will naturally make something awesome for dinner like egg rolls or peanut butter chicken over fried rice. This list has something for everyone; literally! From the cute and easy paper fortune cookie to a stunning mason jar lantern; there is something for every skill level in this collection! I can't wait to hear which is your favorite craft! Mason Jar Lanterns by Mod Podge Rocks Chinese New Year Tangrams by My Craftily Ever After Paper Plate Chinese Lanterns by In the Playroom Rooster Craft by Crafts n Coffee Egg Carton Dragons by Happiness is Homemade Homemade Chinese Gong by Kid World Citizen Chinese Take Out Box Craft  by Create Craft L

Charming Champagne Cocktails

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Valentine's Day is near, and if that isn't an occasion for celebrating with a little bubbly, then I don't know what is! This post contains partner content or affiliate links. I have never met a  champagne cocktails that I didn't like. There is something wonderfully magical about a bubbly cocktail. Champagne is special; an having it in a cocktail makes any occassion feel extraordinary! I gathered 8 of my favorite options to inspire you this Valentine's Day. I can't wait to hear which of these charming champagne cocktails you will try first. Strawberry Champagne Margarita Champagne Smash Champagne Jello Shots Strawberry Champagne Cocktail Raspberry Champagne Cocktails Mock Champagne Punch Fizzy Julep Champagne Floats Which of these champagne cocktails sounds the best to you? Tell me who you would sip these with!?