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    ORVILLE REDENBACHER’S POPCORN + US WEEKLY’S FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT


    Consideration was provided by Orville Redenbacher’s Popcorn.

    This weekend, we’re heading out of town again on another family trip. Yay! This time we’re heading to Boston and I’m really excited because we’ve never been to Boston before. Of course, in preparation for our trip I did some research to find some fun family friendly events to attend while we’re there and guess what I discovered? Tomorrow night will be US Weekly’s Family Movie Night at the Prudential Center! *squeals *

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    First of all, it’s no secret that we love the outdoors and to watch a movie at such an iconic Boston location is like the coolest thing ever for a first time Boston visitor. Talk about making memories! Let me tell you, watching an outdoor movie as a family was on our list forever and I am so happy to finally cross it off in such a special way.

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    So you know that this mama had to make a quick plan because we need to be stylishly prepared for US Weekly’s Family Movie Night. The first thing I got was popcorn, of course. My kids LOVE popcorn, so much so that my daughter has tricked me at the movies before and asked me to wait until the movie starts to eat the popcorn while she secretly continued to eat the popcorn. Hahaha! Anyway, I got them Orville Redenbacher’s Movie Theater Butter Popcorn for the occasion; we tried it last night to make sure it’s perfect and boy was it. It popped up in minutes and the flavor was delicious and it was light and fluffy. The kids loved it! I’m also going to pack some drinks especially seltzer water, fruits, as well as blankets for us to sit or lay on and, of course, sweaters for the late evening Boston chill.

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    If you’re going to be in Boston this weekend, you should definitely check out US Weekly’s Family Movie Night at The Prudential Center on Saturday, September 12th at 6:00 PM.

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  • DIY, Kids Crafts, Sponsored

    Icky Germs Craft For Kids

    I may or may not have turned my children into germaphobes with this icky germs craft for kids. I thought this would be an excellent way for them to understand what germs are, how they spread, and how we can get rid of them with good hand hygiene. Crafts are a fun way to teach kids valuable lessons, and I found this visual representation of germs in their craft made them more aware of the fact that we can’t see germs and need to wash our hands even when they look or feel clean.

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    If you would like to make this craft with your kids too, you will find the instructions below, it’s very easy.

    To make our Icky Germs Craft we used:

    Instructions: 

    1. Make an outline of hands on the construction paper; if your child is young, you may have to help them with this.drawing hand
    2. Cut out fun shapes on different colors of paper. Try to use colors that will stand out against the color that you used for the hands.
    3. Glue the shapes onto the hands where you believe germs would be.
    4. Allow glue to dry.
    5. Glue eyes to the shapes.
    6. Cut pipe cleaners and use for the mouth or other parts of the germs.

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    Make sure to have fun with this and educate your kids on the importance of washing their hands or using hand sanitizer or wipes to get rid of icky germs.

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    You can display this craft somewhere in your home where they will be reminded of the importance of keeping hands clean by using hand sanitizer and/or washing their hands.

    How do you encourage your kids to clean their hands?

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  • Motherhood, Sponsored

    5 Fun Activities For Toddlers

     This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #onestopshopforbaby #CollectiveBias

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    The Princess Fairy is heading back to school in two days and I am a tad bit nervous about what will happen at drop-off when The Super Knight realizes that she’s leaving him. Her brother loves her dearly and he’s gotten used to her being with him all summer that I know the transition will be a little bit rough on him. I want to make one thing clear to him, just because she’s at school doesn’t mean that all the fun is going to stop for him. Actually, my little guy and I are going to get extra fancy, dress up and head out on some mommy-son dates. Y’all know I’m all about parenting in style so I’m going to grab his little arm, my Clutch ‘n’ Clean Wipes (I know, I can’t stop talking about how much I love these), training pants and head outdoors.

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    So, here are 5 fun activities I plan to do with him:

    1. Nature Scavenger Hunt

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    With the weather transitioning from summer to fall, this is the perfect time to have some fun outdoors and have a nature scavenger hunt. The Super Knight is learning shapes and colors so it will be fun to search for different shapes, point out colors or feel different textures such as smooth and rough. It’s a fantastic way for him to learn and I can always clean his hands with my handy  Clutch ‘n’ Clean Wipes.

    2. Visit A New Playground

    I don’t want my fella to be sad wishing his sister was there to play with him at our usual playground so I’m going to take him to another one which is also easier for pick up as it’s close to her school. Exploring a new playground will be exciting for him and he will be able to create his own memories and get lost in the fun without thinking about The Princess Fairy too much.

    3. Take a new class

    I’ve been meaning to take a fun mommy and me class with this guy for a long time. There are many different ones in our area, but I think he would really enjoy swimming. He loves water and getting in the pool and this is a great stage for him to learn to swim especially with us doing more traveling.

    4. Grab a Bite

    I get a kick out of watching my son eat by himself, I know he’s two, but he’s my baby so looking at him feed himself is simply remarkable to me. I’m excited to head out to breakfast or lunch with him for a little mommy-son date and take advantage of having to buy a meal only for myself or his meal free or super cheap.

    5. Library Toddler Meet-Up

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    Most libraries have meet-ups during the day with crafts, Mother Goose stories, sing-alongs, and other activities for toddlers. I did this with my daughter and now I plan do it with my son. I’ve already signed up and printed the schedules. It’s great to walk with my  Clutch ‘n’ Clean Wipes to these meet-ups for your child as well as to share with other mommies. I’ve found myself sharing wipes on many occasions. Plus, this is a great way to find new play dates for your kids and make mommy friends.

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    I’m really excited about getting into all of these activities with my little guy. I made sure to stock up on my  Clutch ‘n’ Clean wipes at Babies “R” Us.

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    ps: Here’s an awesome offer from Babies “R” US:  Get a Free Huggies Clutch ‘n’ Clean Wipes with your Huggies purchase of $50 or more. In Store Only! Valid 9/1-9/30.” Find your nearest store here

    What’s your favorite activity to do with your toddler while your old child is at school?

    Have you tried Clutch ‘n’ Clean Wipes?