All Things Family & Home - The Soccer Mom Blog https://thesoccermomblog.com/category/family/ Parenting, Kids Activities & Family Recipes Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:24:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.3 https://thesoccermomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/TSM.jpg All Things Family & Home - The Soccer Mom Blog https://thesoccermomblog.com/category/family/ 32 32 Grinch Snowball Cookies https://thesoccermomblog.com/grinch-snowball-cookies/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/grinch-snowball-cookies/#comments Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:54:51 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=11821 Even the grumpiest Grinch won’t be able to resist the cheer of these delightful Grinch Cookies! A festive twist on the classic snowball cookie recipe and one of our most popular Christmas treats of all time! Grinch Christmas Cookies The Grinch is one of my favorite Christmas movies ever! I think I’m not the only ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/grinch-snowball-cookies/feed/ 6 2-Ingredient Cinnamon Ornaments https://thesoccermomblog.com/cinnamon-ornaments/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/cinnamon-ornaments/#respond Thu, 16 Nov 2023 20:01:58 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=50144 These aromatic cinnamon ornaments are easy to make with just 2 ingredients: applesauce and ground cinnamon. And they last for years! Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments Every year our family has the tradition of making a different type of homemade Christmas ornament. This year I wanted to try the cinnamon scented ornaments that I remember making as ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/cinnamon-ornaments/feed/ 0 500 Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas https://thesoccermomblog.com/elf-shelf-hiding-spots/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/elf-shelf-hiding-spots/#comments Thu, 02 Nov 2023 13:04:09 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=11731 Get inspired with this awesome collection of over 500 super funny Elf on the Shelf ideas! You’ll never run out of elf ideas with this BIG list of easy Elf on the Shelf hiding spots! Elf on the Shelf Ideas 2023 They’re baaaaccckkk!! It’s almost time for those mischievous elves to make their return! AKA…you better ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/kids-turkey-crafts/feed/ 0 Introducing Uber teen accounts https://thesoccermomblog.com/uber-teen-accounts/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/uber-teen-accounts/#respond Fri, 06 Oct 2023 17:19:29 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=48874 Learn more about Uber teen accounts, which allows teenagers to request rides under parental supervision. It’s a win-win for the whole family! This post is sponsored by Uber teen accounts. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Parents: Let Uber teen accounts Be A Helping Hand! As a mom, I’m always trying to find ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/uber-teen-accounts/feed/ 0 Pom Pom Turkey Craft https://thesoccermomblog.com/pom-pom-turkey-craft/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/pom-pom-turkey-craft/#respond Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:01:12 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=49531 These adorable pom pom turkeys can be used as festive puppets or a sweet kid-made decoration for the Thanksgiving table. Pom Pom Turkeys My middle daughter AB is an avid crafter and is a pro with the glue gun. One of her favorite things to make are different types of pom pom animals and other ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/amazon-prime-day/feed/ 1 8 Things You Might Be Cleaning Too Much https://thesoccermomblog.com/things-you-are-cleaning-too-much/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/things-you-are-cleaning-too-much/#respond Wed, 28 Jun 2023 23:08:13 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=48061 Believe it or not, there is such a thing as TOO clean! Keep reading to learn about household items that you might be cleaning too much and what to do instead!  8 Things That You Might Be Cleaning TOO Much Believe it or not, there is such a thing as too much cleaning! Some of ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/produce-storage-hacks/feed/ 0 Broccoli Fireworks Art https://thesoccermomblog.com/broccoli-fireworks-art/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/broccoli-fireworks-art/#respond Tue, 09 May 2023 20:57:44 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=47406 What a blast! This easy fireworks art activity for kids uses broccoli as the “paintbrush” to make colorful fireworks that look festive and realistic! Broccoli Fireworks Broccoli fireworks paintings are fantastic fun and an easy art activity that kids will love! All you need is some broccoli, paint, and paper, and you’re ready to create ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/broccoli-fireworks-art/feed/ 0 Why We Don’t Limit Screen Time https://thesoccermomblog.com/limit-screen-time/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/limit-screen-time/#respond Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:29:55 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=6409 Why our family doesn’t limit screen time, as well as 5 benefits to screen time for kids. Plus, grab a free printable screen time checklist! Screen Time: Good or Bad? When our middle daughter was born, the term “screen time” was just becoming a thing. Pediatricians warned not to allow your children any screen time before the age ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/limit-screen-time/feed/ 0 Age Appropriate Chores for Kids https://thesoccermomblog.com/age-appropriate-chores/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/age-appropriate-chores/#comments Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:59:39 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=6626 Giving kids chores teaches responsibility and lets them feel like an important member of the household. Keep reading for chores kids can do, listed by age. Why Children Need Chores I am a strong believer that children should be active members of the family. I welcome their opinions (though Mom and Dad always have the final say) and ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/age-appropriate-chores/feed/ 1 Homemade Pine Needle Cleaner https://thesoccermomblog.com/pine-needle-cleaner/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/pine-needle-cleaner/#respond Fri, 21 Apr 2023 16:55:25 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=45539 This DIY pine needle cleaner breaks down grime, wipes away clean, and leaves a fresh pine scent! It’s easy to make with simple, natural ingredients! Homemade Pine Sol Cleaner When I became a mom, I started looking for ways to “detox the home” so to speak. This included switching to greener cleaning products. But did ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/pine-needle-cleaner/feed/ 0 Why We Take Our Shoes Off In The House https://thesoccermomblog.com/bacteria-floor/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/bacteria-floor/#comments Mon, 27 Mar 2023 17:47:41 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=8484 The bottoms of your shoes are dirtier than the inside of a kitchen trash can, which is just one reason to take your shoes off inside the house. The Dirtiest Place in Your Home Is… If you were asked to name the top ten dirtiest places in your home, what would be on your list? ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/bacteria-floor/feed/ 2 20 Thrifty Kitchen Hacks https://thesoccermomblog.com/kitchen-hacks/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/kitchen-hacks/#comments Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:48:11 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=8418 These 20 kitchen hacks are both thrifty and easy! Organize your kitchen and food storage even on a tight budget with these up-cycled solutions and clever tricks! Anyone else find that keeping your kitchen clean and organized is a daily challenge? From too-small trash bags to plastic lids with a mind of their own, the ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/kitchen-hacks/feed/ 2 40 April Fools Day Jokes for Kids https://thesoccermomblog.com/april-fools-jokes-kids/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/april-fools-jokes-kids/#comments Sun, 19 Mar 2023 17:08:22 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=8972 Kids will LOVE being “in” on these goofy jokes! A BIG list of friendly April Fools Pranks for kids that are FUN for EVERYONE! (Nothing mean or scary here!) Updated for 2023! I love April Fools’ Day! Don’t You?? It’s such a fun and silly holiday that I always looked forward to as a kid ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/new-years-eve-kids/feed/ 0 The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Declutter Your Home in 28 Days https://thesoccermomblog.com/declutter-your-home/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/declutter-your-home/#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:14:16 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=23768 With this easy 28-day declutter challenge, we’ll show you how to clear the clutter and restore zen in your home after the holiday season! Free printable inside! 28-Day Declutter Challenge Want to declutter your home after the holidays, but don’t know where to start or don’t have a lot of time? Then you’ve come to ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/declutter-your-home/feed/ 1 30 Holiday Gift Wrapping Ideas https://thesoccermomblog.com/gift-wrapping-ideas/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/gift-wrapping-ideas/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2022 19:52:21 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=44918 This big list of Christmas gift wrapping ideas is sure to inspire! Kids will love to see these fun presents under the tree! 30 Clever Christmas Present Wrapping Ideas Christmas is almost here! I’ve always loved to wrap presents and make them look pretty. I think I get that from my mom…she always makes gifts ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/gift-wrapping-ideas/feed/ 0 Why We Use A Parental Control App https://thesoccermomblog.com/best-parental-control-app/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/best-parental-control-app/#respond Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:33:44 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=44772 Should you use a parental control app on your kid’s tablet or phone? Here’s why our family does and which app we use.  Tablets and electronics are one of the top gift items for kids, tweens, and teens during the holiday season. And while “screen time” is often talked about in a negative light, these ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/best-parental-control-app/feed/ 0 Cranberry Bliss Bread https://thesoccermomblog.com/copycat-starbucks-cranberry-bliss-bread/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/copycat-starbucks-cranberry-bliss-bread/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:58:25 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=16440 This delicious copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bread recipe tastes just like the famous Cranberry Bliss Bars, only better! It’s light and fluffy, with sweet cranberries and creamy white chocolate baked right in. It’s just the right amount of sweet, with a touch of tartness that only cranberries can bring to the table. Topped with homemade vanilla icing, ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/white-chocolate-peppermint-cookies/feed/ 5 Baby Bottle Christmas Ornament https://thesoccermomblog.com/baby-bottle-photo-ornament/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/baby-bottle-photo-ornament/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:30:56 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=16668 Celebrate baby’s first Christmas with this adorable handmade baby bottle ornament! This unique photo ornament will be a treasured keepsake! DIY Baby Bottle Ornament for Baby’s First Christmas This summer we welcomed a new member into our family, and this will be her first Christmas! All of our daughters have a special ornament commemorating Baby’s First ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/baby-bottle-photo-ornament/feed/ 2 Laundry Jug Christmas Lanterns https://thesoccermomblog.com/laundry-jug-christmas-lanterns/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/laundry-jug-christmas-lanterns/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2022 21:18:48 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=43940 Transform laundry pod containers into glowing Christmas lanterns with this easy upcycled holiday craft! Christmas Lanterns from Laundry Pod Containers It all started with a Tide Pod container… Last Halloween we had some extra containers that I saved, thinking I could make a Jack-O-Lantern. I loved how my Tide Pod Jack-O-Lantern turned out so much ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/laundry-jug-christmas-lanterns/feed/ 2 10 Best Cooking Gift Ideas https://thesoccermomblog.com/cooking-gift-ideas/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/cooking-gift-ideas/#respond Wed, 28 Sep 2022 15:00:06 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=16640 Your favorite foodie will love these cooking gift ideas! The only things that made our list are tried and true kitchen essentials that we love and use all the time! My husband LOVES to cook. (Lucky for me because I sure don’t!) My husband is also a bit tricky to shop for! However, anything kitchen-related is pretty ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/cooking-gift-ideas/feed/ 0 How Do I Make My Own Cricut Card https://thesoccermomblog.com/cricut-insert-cards/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/cricut-insert-cards/#respond Thu, 22 Sep 2022 16:50:29 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=43283 Learn how to make cards with Cricut with this easy step-by-step tutorial. Design your own professional looking insert cards in minutes! Sponsored by Cricut. I am a big believer in cards: thank you cards, birthday cards, Christmas cards…you name it, I make them and send them! Even in our world that’s full of technology, I ...
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