Disclosure: I have partnered with YMC and Toyota and have received compensation for this post. All opinions are my own. Let me count the ways I need a minivan in my life! As a mom of 3 under 5 there is no other vehicle that could suit me more. I NEED doors that tuck out and away when I load my littles into the car and this was especially true when I had one in a bucket
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Recently our family headed to Great Wolf Lodge and had a great experience there. Since returning and raving our about our fun adventures a few people have commented that they have not been to Great Wolf Lodge because "it is too expensive". I have challenged them to really take a look at the cost of the vacation, and remind them that the price of the hotel includes access to
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All aboard!!! Choo-Choo! Time to get this Train a movin'! With monkey coming up with the Birthday Party idea of a Train Party I decided to convert our backyard into a railway station complete with Thomas The Train Engine and Friends Ride In Toys. These easy to make DIY train engines will have your kids playing for hours and make the perfect train party games. Thomas The
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It is Sunday night, the kids are finally in bed and the house is quiet. I take a look at what is coming up for the next week - swimming lessons, school council meeting, traveling for work, and a birthday party on the weekend. Ugh, I am tied already and the week hasn't even started. But then again, I am pretty much always tired, I have 3 kids... I think this is the default
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Many people think of Niagara Falls as a great place to visit in the sunny weather, but there is a lot to do in the rain too! I mean after all, if you are going down by the Falls themselves, you are getting a little wet anyway! But what if it is a really rainy day? Well there are still a lot of things to do that are fun and will keep you out of the weather. Here are 10 Things
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The season for entertaining is coming up quickly! Whether you're hosting a holiday party, a game day celebration, or just want to make a delicious appetizer for the family, nacho dip is a fan favorite! There are so many different ways to spice up your nacho dip and put a twist on it while incorporating your favorite flavors. I've shared my Beef Taco Dip and Easy Nacho Dip
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If your kids are anything like mine you probably have a bit of trouble getting them to eat their vegetables. I can normally get them to eat fruit; bananas, strawberries and grapes are favourites in this house. Well, until one decides he hates strawberries and the other cries because I bought the green grapes this time instead of the purple. I bet you see the point I am trying
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A couple of weeks ago we had a work pot luck baby shower to celebrate the impending arrival of my coworkers first child. I had the morning free the day before the baby shower and took the opportunity to get a little creative and make a cute baby shower dessert idea to share with everyone. I needed something that would travel well as I would have to it on the train with me on
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If you have been a reader of Little Miss Kate for a while you will know that I enjoy making birthday cakes. Now I am not talking about big complicated fondant cakes that will take you a week to make. I like making birthday cakes that are creative and fun, yet EASY to make and taste great. Some of my past accomplishments include Thomas the Tank Engine birthday cake, "Diggers"
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Being a parent can feel like you’re constantly taking shots in the dark. When it comes to figuring out what’s best for your child, it’s not always straightforward. Even something as simple as determining when your child is old enough to have their own bedroom can be confusing. There’s no official rulebook, and it can vary for every family and every child. So, how do you know
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Traveling is such an amazing experience. It gives you a chance to participate in activities you wouldn’t otherwise have the chance to partake in. Recently we went to the Island of Cayo Lavantando in the Dominican Republic and stayed at the Luxury Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado Don Pablo Collection Resort. Hubs and I had an amazing time, and it was the perfect place to relax
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My sister's birthday is in the spring, so often we do a double celebration of birthdays and Easter when the who family gets together. I was tasked with bringing a birthday cake to our Easter family celebrations as we were doing a joint celebration while all the family was together. It was going to be a busy weekend, but I wanted to make a special homemade cake to mark the
