(Updated 2023) Nothing says Merry Christmas more than a million twinkle lights. With camels. And a baby yak. Definitely need the baby yak. Over 50 Years of Way of Lights in Belleville, IL Yup, it’s Christmas time at the Way of Lights. So bundle up the kids and head to Belleville for a night of …
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We’ve been making ornaments like crazy around here! Want to see our latest creation? Drum roll please….. Angry Birds!! Mitch loves to play Angry Birds on my iPad. Angry Birds in space, Angry Birds in winter, Angry Birds in Rio, Angry Birds just being angry. And the Bad Piggie game, can’t forget that. He even …
Looking for something to make with the kids that you can hang on the tree? Here’s a sled load of Christmas ornaments you can make with the kids, from floating photos in a glass ball, to llamas and Minecraft cubes to good ol’ salt dough! There’s something for everyone–and each ornament is easy enough for …
When it’s time to decorate for Christmas, I love projects that are super easy but look way fabulous! This year I tossed my old fluffy “blanket of snow” Christmas tree skirt and whipped up a new one out of red burlap. I didn’t even break out the sewing machine! All you need is a hunk …
No one wants lumps of coal in their stocking! Unless they’re they’re a fun little dice game dreamed up by Santa’s elves as a way to use up all that “leftover coal”! ~This blog post contains affiliate links which may reward me in the event of a sale. I use these funds to feed my …
What happens when you combine old school slot car racing with modern flex track and battery RC cars? You get Max Flex RC racers! ~This blog post is sponsored and contains affiliate links which may reward me in the event of a sale. I use these funds to feed my dog. Thanks for the dog …
Grant’s Farm is opening its gates for a special Toys for Tots Drive on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 11am to 3pm. Now I know you’re planning on donating a toy this holiday season, so here’s the place to do it! Why drop your toy off at some plain ol’ box by the grocery store when you …
Internet shopping is now second nature, especially among busy moms who’d rather not drag kids through the stores. But with the growth of cyber shopping comes the growth of package theft. A 2017 survey found “porch pirates” strike year round, not just around the holidays. Out of 1000 people questioned, 31% said they had experienced …