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12 Festive Ideas For Your Thanksgiving Manicure
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12 Festive Ideas For Your Thanksgiving Manicure

by Mary Mulroney
written by Mary Mulroney

One of my favorite things to do before each holiday is to have my nails done so they look festive for the season. I think it’s fun to coordinate with the holiday. With Thanksgiving coming very quickly, it’s time to start thinking about how you want to have your nails done. There are so many beautiful, fun, and festive ways to do your nails for Thanksgiving that your options are endless. However, we’ve rounded up 9 of the best for you to choose from.

1. Gobble Gobble

There’s nothing more iconic for Thanksgiving than turkeys themselves, so why not put them on your nails? These little guys sure are adorable!

2. Pilgram Owls

Owls are most certainly an iconic fall symbol, but pilgrim owls are even more perfect for Thanksgiving. Not to mention, incredibly cute!

3. Fall Glitter

If you’re looking to keep things a little more simple for your Thanksgiving manicure, use some fall colors with some fall colored glitter. Brown is the perfect base for this colorful fall glitter. It screams “fall.”

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5 Important Reasons I Want My Daughter To Play Sports

by Karly Wood
written by Karly Wood

A few weeks ago, I came across a post on Facebook by a parent who was always asked why he paid so much money for his kids to play sports. While I personally haven’t been asked that exact question, I have been faced with incredulous stares and the “she’s in HOW many sports?” when it comes to my daughter and her extra curricular activities. Let me clarify- I am NOT that mom who’s schedule is dominated by my child, driving everywhere every day of the week, and whose trunk is packed with sports equipment. But I am the mom who sees sports as an opportunity to teach kids much more than a game!

1. She’s Young- It’s Cheap To Try Sports Now

I’m always shocked when I look up the cost of a sport for my 5-year-old. It’s so cheap! Less than $100 for a T-Ball season? Amazing! Only $60 for 9 weeks of golf lessons? Why not!? The fact is, it’s a small price to pay so my daughter can try something new before club sports and high school teams start. It doesn’t cost that much to give her an opportunity to try something new and see if she likes it. We are still at an age where we can walk away from a sport after the season is over and not worry about a garage full of expensive equipment that will never be used again.

2. She’s Learning How To Lose

There’s nothing worse than a sore loser and sports are a great way to teach your kids that you can’t always win and that winning isn’t everything. You won’t always make that shot at the buzzer or be the hero who scores the winning home run. That’s okay. It’s good to not be the best at everything, to see others that are better than you and to set goals for how you can do better. Even at a young age, children can learn these things and weave them into the fabric of their attitude towards sports and winning. Why wouldn’t you start now?

3. She’s Becoming A Good Teammate

Nothing warms a mother’s heart more than seeing her child congratulate another player on a good hit, or lend an “it’s ok” after a strike out. Most sports are team-oriented, and that’s one of my favorite aspects about playing sports. She’s learning to wait her turn, give others a chance and that you win and lose as a team- not an individual. There are many things I can teach her as a mom that she will learn just by words, but working as a team isn’t one of them. Thank goodness for sports!

4. She’s Understanding There Are People In Authority

Kids can be very egocentric and tend to believe the world revolves around them. Sports is a great way to teach them that they don’t always make the rules. They have to listen to coaches, umpires, referees and team moms and dads- people that aren’t their own mom and dad. They learn to respectfully talk to adults and that there are rules to how you play a game.

5. She Has Something That’s Hers

I love watching the pride on my daughter’s face when she says she has to get ready for T-Ball practice, or when she can celebrate that she learned how to side breathe in swimming lessons. It’s important for her to have her own accomplishments and to have something that is innately hers. I can’t get score a goal for her, or take a team photo in her place. Being on a team and playing sports is shaping her into a young woman with confidence and pride.

 

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10 Finger Tattoos That Are Great For Your First Tattoo

by Karly Wood
written by Karly Wood

Have you been thinking of getting a tattoo, but are afraid to take the plunge? Getting permanent ink can be a little scary but there’s no shame in starting small when it comes to tattooing. Finger tattoos used to be for bikers or thugs, but minimalist and tiny designs are gaining in popularity in recent years. They can be dainty and feminine, and perfect for moms! Here are some delicate finger tattoos we think would be great for your first tattoo.

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1. Half Moon

Love the moon and it’s gravitational pull? This is the perfect tiny tattoo for lovers of la luna!

Check out more than 20 more tiny tattoos at Cosmopolitan.com!

2. Birds Taking Flight

This tiny tattoo is concealed in between your fingers, but demands attention nonetheless.

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3. Simple Lines

When you don’t want to go crazy, but still want that tattoo, you can’t go wrong with simple lines!

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Work Together With Your Littles With Help From Thomas & Friends™ Super Station™

by Modi Ramos
written by Modi Ramos

 Disclosure: Post sponsored by Mirum but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure.

Sometimes as parents, we lean on those trusted brands that we enjoyed back when we were small children. And nothing could be more tried-and-true than when it comes to good ‘ol Thomas & Friends™. When I was younger, I was lucky enough to have a few sets of my own, and I remember just how much fun they were, fueling my mind with happy memories of days past.

Now that we live in a digital age, sometimes it’s hard to avoid the temptation of giving our kids electronic toys that don’t rely on the use of imagination. But with Thomas & Friends™ Super Station™, your kids will get their imagination going with the help of fun sights and sounds and 3 levels of engaging play! And what’s even better, for the first time ever, one play set works with all Thomas & Friends™ engines — by connecting to any of the four available adapters. Your kids can go crazy with 100+ engines to choose from that can fill up the fun 35′ of track. (Please note: engines sold separately.)

Not only are there tracks for days, but you can set up your track in a variety of options to choose from to fit any space and any play pattern desired. Want to get even bigger and better? Well, you can even expand your play as the Thomas & Friends™ Super Station™ connects to any of the new Thomas & Friends™ tracts available for purchase in stores or online.

With lots of exciting options to choose from, you can join in on the fun with your kiddos — and even help teach them how to share during playtime so that everyone gets a turn.

Thomas & Friends™ Super Station™ offers engine play options, such as: Tidmouth Sheds, Brendam Docks, Knapford Station, the Sodor Steamworks, the Dieselworks, and the Blue Mountain Quarry. Want to play pretend? Fly Harold or choo-choo Thomas through the many bridges and “yippee!” down the sloped racetracks. Cranky’ the Crane’s ready for play too, with a lowering and raising option that even attaches to a cargo lift.

We assure you, you’ve never seen anything quite like the Thomas & Friends™ Super Station™ before! Hurry up and get yours today — just in time for Christmas. If your kids are anything like mine, they’re sure to love it! Your kids could be engineers in the making. Get your very own Thomas & Friends™ Super Station™ by clicking here.

Work Together With Your Littles With Help From Thomas & Friends™ Super Station™

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7 Thanksgiving Games To Keep The Kids Busy While You Cook

by Karly Wood
written by Karly Wood

Thanksgiving is the official start to the holiday season, and it conjures up images of family, friends and food. While I personally really enjoy cooking, it’s definitely more stressful during the holidays because you’re cooking more often, for more people and with more little ones and distractions underfoot. This year, I want my time in the kitchen to be fun, not frustrating so that’s why I found a bunch of games which will be perfect come Thanksgiving. They will keep kids (and guests!) happy, while I can get down to business in the kitchen. Check out this list of fun Thanksgiving games to keep everyone busy and having fun.

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1. Stuff The Turkey

This brown bag molded into the shape of a turkey couldn’t get any cuter, and the game is pretty darn simple too. A large brown bag, two brown lunch bags and some tissue paper is pretty much all you need to entertain your kids for hours. Once your turkey is assembled, it’s simply a game of tossing tissue paper balls into the turkey! Good luck keeping the adults away from this super fun game.

Get all the steps for creating your own paper turkey, and other amazing fun things for kids to do at KidFriendlyThingsToDo.com.

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2. Shooting Turkeys

Balloons and nerf guns? Seems like a match made in heaven to me, and I’m sure your kids will agree. Use helium-filled balloons that are tied down with a rock, draw a turkey with various points on them, and then let the kids shoot away! I can see this becoming a rousing game while you cook Thanksgiving dinner, don’t you?

We found this fun game at AGirlAndAGlueGun.com, along with tons of more amazing crafts and DIYs.

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3. Turkey Baster Relay

Bust out turkey baster because this game is a must for family get together’s this Thanksgiving! All you need are a few feather’s and basters (think: Dollar Tree!) to get the fun rolling. Find a nice, big flat surface and establish a starting and finish line. Show the kiddos how to squeeze the baster so that the air is directed at the feather and how to move it across your play area. Enjoy!

Check out more gross-motor function games from TheInspiredTreehouse.com.

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4. The Gratitude Game

There’s no time like Thanksgiving to incorporate a lesson into your fun, and this gratitude game is perfect. This is basically a game of Pick Up Sticks, but each time you pick up a stick, you say something you are grateful for! I love how this game gets everyone thinking, and about the things that really matter.

Check out how to make this game yourself at TeachBesidesMe.com.

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5. Turkey Bowling

Could these plastic cup turkeys be ANY cuter? They are simple and only involve minimal creativity, but give hours of enjoyment for the kiddos. Stack the cups then use a small pumpkin or a ball and have the kids bowl for turkeys! Such a simple idea that perfect for Thanksgiving while you’re waiting for the turkey to finish cooking!

Check out TheSeasonedMom.com for this game, but also tons of tasty recipes ideas that are perfect for family.

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6. Turkey Hunt

Get the kids outside (and out of your kitchen!) with this simple and fun Turkey Hunt game! Print out turkeys and card (get everything free at TheDatingDivas.com!), and then hide the turkeys all over your house or yard. Send the kiddos out for some searching and enjoy the fun!

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7. Thanksgiving Mad Libs

Get your chuckle on with a good ole game of Mad Libs. No one is too young to enjoy the hysteria that almost always comes as a result of a ill-placed words. This Thanksgiving version is FREE for you to download at SmallStuffCounts.com, so head over and get ready for a few good laughs!

 

More Thanksgiving ideas!

10 Fun Thanksgiving Crafts For Kids

12 Creative DIY Thanksgiving Place Cards

7 Adorable Kids Crafts That Teach Thankfulness

 

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Learn And Explore With Your Kids With The Help Of Thomas & Friends™ Railway Pals™

by Modi Ramos
written by Modi Ramos

 Disclosure: Post sponsored by Mirum but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure.

When it comes to toddlers, every little one loves a good train set. There are lots to choose from in this day and age, but nothing holds symbolic nostalgia quite like Thomas & Friends™. Moms know that it’s been a trusted brand that can help young minds to explore and engage imagination for hours on end.

For my son, he’s all about those toys that light up, have wheels, and make neat sounds — sometimes even a little too much! And any toy that has wheels and makes noises, well that’s a sure bet. With Thomas & Friends™ Railway Pals™ Destination Discovery, my son can satisfy his senses with light up bumpers, sounds, and wheels that spin round and round for endless play.

In a day and age where iPads and video games have replaced so much play and make-believe, I feel good giving my son a toy that lets him use his imagination. Sure there’s a time and a place for electronics, but when my kids and I are spending time together, it’s important for us to do something that enables us to create and play with each other.

Thomas & Friends™ Railway Pals™ Destination Discovery maintains the charm of classic, buildable train toys, but they’re techie enough to engage my kiddos with playful songs and phrases. Young ones love interacting with the fun characters each engine represents, but little do they know that while they’re singing and chatting along, they’re actually learning!

Developing minds have a blast while discovering letters, numbers, colors, and practicing following directions. Two ways to get the trains “talking” mean endless entertainment: press the front bumper to hear what each character has to say, or roll them over cloud-shaped track markers to uncover even more phrases!

What’s more, building colorful tracks, placing “cargo” into the train cars, and driving them up and down hills and beneath tunnels helps encourage the development of motor skills. Plus, when your kids’ playdates or siblings join in on the fun, they learn important social skills to take with them to preschool.

Our kids grow up so fast, so now is the time to make magic and memories by sparking their imagination with Thomas & Friends™ Railway Pals™. I love providing my little crew with engaging and enriching activities, but all they know is that they’re having the time of their lives!

Want your kiddos to join in on the fun? You can by clicking here to get your Thomas & Friends™ Railway Pals™ Destination Discovery today!

 

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10 Year Old’s Invention Could End Hot Car Deaths

by Adriana Sandoval
written by Adriana Sandoval

It’s hard to imagine what could possess a parent to leave their child in a hot car, but it happens more often than we’d like to think. Twelve children have already lost their lives to heatstroke in cars so far this year, and unfortunately we haven’t even made it through the summer.

Bishop Curry wants to bring the number of hot car deaths down to zero. Bishop is only 10, but he’s already well on his way to being a legendary inventor. In his spare time he enjoys playing football – by putting the ball in a homemade trebuchet and launching it across his yard, and he has big ideas that could change the world. Last year Bishop heard when a 6 month old baby in his community was left in a car and passed away, and he hasn’t forgotten it. Where most children have short attention spans and would’ve moved on to something else a moment later, Bishop was inspired to take action, and came up with his most incredible invention so far.

He’s named his creation Oasis. The tiny box would attach to a car seat and monitor the temperature inside the car. Once the car neared a temperature too high to be safe, Oasis would blow cool air onto the child in the car seat and alert parents and authorities to the situation. Bishop’s genius invention could save the lives of hundreds of children and maybe even pets in just a few years.

At the moment, Oasis is only an idea and a model made of pink clay, but Bishop’s dad has created a GoFundMe page to fund his idea and make it a reality. You can help Bishop end hot car deaths by giving to his GoFundMe page and showing your support!

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8 Ab Workouts To Get You Toned In 10 Minutes – Or Less!
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8 Ab Workouts To Get You Toned In 10 Minutes – Or Less!

by Karly Wood
written by Karly Wood

Close crop of an athletic young woman showing her toned abs and sweating at the gym

I’ve always hated ab workouts, and that’s why I’ve always had a jiggly mid section. I’m not ashamed to admit it. I don’t like the massive amounts of sweating that come with an ab workout, the sore stomach muscles for days after and the all around excruciating pain during the actual exercises. But times, they are a changing. Now that I’m done having kids, I figure there’s no time like the present to try and regain at least a few of my abs before everything gravity completely takes over my body. I’ve found some of the most popular YouTube videos for taking back your belly, and they’re all less than 10 minutes.

 

1. 10 Minute Ab Workout: How To Get A Six Pack with Rebecca Louise

WIth over 21 MILLION views, Rebecca Louise’s six pack workout is NO JOKE. This is my newest workout video I’m using and it’s left me sore over my ENTIRE body. Rebecca takes you on a journey of ten exercises that target every ab muscle you own (and plenty that you didn’t even know existed) and it’s all done in 10 minutes. No excuses not to squeeze this in a few times a week!

 

2. Fitness Blender’s 10 Minute Abs Workout

This is a great workout if you need a lot of help in making sure you doing all the moves right. Unlike other videos, this particular version by Fitness Blender uses a voice over to coach you through each workout, while you watch a different person perform the moves. You’ll be doing 10 different exercises for 45 seconds each and feeling the burn in no time.

 

3. Intense 10 Minutes Abs Workout

Chloe Ting leads you through this stomach burning routine for a non-stop workout in just 10 minutes. Don’t be fooled by how easy she makes it look- this workout is HARD. You’ll be treated to some fun music as you sweat it out.

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4. Tony Horton’s Accelerated Series: Core Workout

If you like a little jocularity in your workout, then you’ll love Tony Horton’s core workout. Horton is known in the Beachbody world but he’s also branched out into his own fitness channel and brand. He will talk you through all the moves, pointing out common form issues people have when performing them.

5.  Bikini Model Fitness 10 Minute Abs Workout

This is a no frills workout but don’t let that fool you, because you’ll be huffing and puffing by the second exercise. The model makes some pretty difficult moves look really easy, but trust me- you’ll get rock hard abs in no time if you keep this workout up. Even though the video is technically 11 minutes, the exercises come in just at 10 minutes flat.

6. 10 Minute Intense Ab Workout With Pamela RF

Pamela from the fitness program PamStrong leads you through this INTENSE ab workout in less than 10 minutes. You know it’s a good workout when even the instructor looks a little uncomfortable! Once you master this workout, be sure to check out the rest of the PamStrong program.

7. 10 Minute Abs & Core Workout Without Crunches With Popsugar

Raise your hand if you hate crunches! You’ll get a thorough ab workout with this video and avoid the worst ab exercise on the planet at the same time. Plus, the ladies on this video are just so darn pleasant!

8. 10 Minute Flat Tummy With Love Sweat Fitness

This is my new favorite fitness channel. I love all the fun and short workouts brought to us by Katie, the channel owner. She has a wonderfully inspiring personal story that will make you love her all the more.

 

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Karly Wood

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I'm a born and bred Southern California native and currently the managing editor at Red Tri. I get to share my life with my husband of 13 years and our beautiful, 5-year old daughter. In my free time you'll catch me cheering for the Dodgers, cooking, baking, reading, crafting and probably watching a little HGTV!
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Peek-A-Boo Pup Wants To Sneak A Snack!
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Peek-A-Boo Pup Wants To Sneak A Snack!

by Adriana Sandoval
written by Adriana Sandoval

Playing peek-a-boo? Or begging for a treat?

Sweet dog entertaining baby? Or naughty puppy conspiring to sneak a snack?

Either way, this baby is having a blast! She is clapping her hands and giggling the sweetest little giggle! And her happy smile has just the teeniest little teeth! Even if he doesn’t get a treat off the tray, this dog seems to be enjoying himself and listening to her laugh – that tail is going a mile a minute! Any faster and he might fly away!

Whether he’s trying to play with her or not, she can’t tell the difference. She seems to think he’s wonderful and we agree! Keep it up little pooch!

 

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Why HGTV Makes Me A Better Mom

by Amanda Foust
written by Amanda Foust

I have yet to meet a mom who doesn’t binge watch HGTV every now and then! The time to watch this “life-changing” network is few and far between because we are busy living the “mom life,” so I decided it was important to make a strong case for why HGTV makes me a better mom. A long-shot right? It’s actually easier than you think…

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1. It allows me to see a clean home at least once a day.

I do my best to keep the house clean, but it’s difficult to maintain with kids whose ultimate goal is to destroy. So I turn down the lights and turn up the TV to admire other people’s beautiful, clean homes! I imagine what it feels like and place myself into the high heels of the home’s new makeover recipients.

2. It’s a safe show to play around the kids.

We all get tired of the same shows: Daniel Tiger, Paw Patrol, or all things Disney. It’s not often that we can find a show that we enjoy but is also safe for the kids to hear in the background. HGTV offers shows like Fixer Upper or Property Brothers that you can turn on in the morning and play until night. You just need to pay attention to the reveals at the end of each show! The rest is just background noise that’s safe to have around kids.

3. HGTV inspires you to put emphasis on your everyday environment.

The home is the only place that you have full control to set the tone and choose the environment. From a calm and peaceful place to a modern, artsy home, you can be inspired by HGTV. Us mamas value creating a great home for our families, but we don’t always know what we want or how to do it! HGTV offers the inspiration and the creative support we need.

4. It’s a constant flow of “Happily Ever Afters.”

During a day full of kid tantrums and never feeling good enough, it’s nice to guarantee a happy ending with HGTV!

5. It teaches us contentment.

We all have a dream home, but they aren’t always within reach! Watching the remodeling of homes or seeing the way certain designers reuse flea market or antique store finds really helps you create a vision for what you already have! Though motherhood is a blessing, I often find myself wishing for the next phase of life and not enjoying where I am in the present. Any lessons on contentment encourage me as a mother! (Thanks, HGTV!)

Tell us in the comments why HGTV makes you a better mom so we can make our list longer and more convincing *wink*

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Amanda is a wife, mother, writer/editor, and certified life coach. Pen and paper make her spirit come alive. She spends her creative time reading, decorating, and handwriting fonts. Her world is better with an assortment of chocolate and a stack of books packed and ready for travel. She works each day to be a creative maker and a light bringer. You can find more of her writing at Downs, Ups & Teacups and TheDailyPositive.com.
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