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School Supplies for Girls

August 3, 2018 By Vicky Leave a Comment

Are you busy getting ready for back to school season? It is just a few more weeks here before my girls return to school and I return to a more normal work schedule. Of course, a new school year means that we have some shopping to do. We are pretty good on clothes, but our…

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Back to School Lunch Ideas and Lunchbox Notes

August 1, 2018 By Vicky 16 Comments

I was asked by Carusele to participate in the #SimplyNice campaign, sponsored by Walgreens. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own. Does it seem to you like back to school season just sneaked up on us? One minute I was enjoying the summer and the next minute, I was doing back to…

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Woven Paper Placemats

November 20, 2017 By Vicky Leave a Comment

Back in my teaching days, we always had the kids make woven paper placemats for Thanksgiving. I thought it would be great to make these with the kids at home because it reinforces fine motor skills while creating a beautiful pattern. They are super easy to make and only require a few things you probably…

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Turkey Suncatcher Craft

November 6, 2017 By Vicky 14 Comments

Gobble, gobble! Thanksgiving is right around the corner which means it is time to take down the Halloween decorations and put up some fall decor. My kids added to the fall feeling in our house by making a colorful Turkey Suncatcher Craft. We hung them in the window, and when the sun light streams through,…

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Fall Tree Craft for Toddlers

October 25, 2017 By Vicky 1 Comment

If you have a toddler at home you know that even though they are little, they love to play and create. When my little ones were toddlers we did lots of fun crafts such as Making Straw Jewelry. This Fall Tree Craft for Toddlers that my kids made when they were younger was inspired by…

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Fall Sensory Activities

August 30, 2017 By Vicky Leave a Comment

If you kids love getting messy then they will love these Fall Sensory Activities. I think Fall might be my favorite season. I just love the crisp, cooler air, and scents and smells of the season. Sensory activities perfect for little ones since it stimulates their senses and engages their curiosity. Please make sure to…

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Fall Diorama with Cereal Box

August 21, 2017 By Vicky 13 Comments

Fall is one of my favorite times of the year and it will be here before you know it. I love watching the leaves change color and wearing a cozy sweater to protect from the slight chill in the air. Our family enjoys spending time outdoors in the crisp, fall weather. We find plenty to…

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Handprint Turkey Place Card

November 2, 2016 By Vicky 8 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Huggies®. As always, all opinions are my own. Do you remember tracing and coloring your hand as a kid to make a cute turkey? This Handprint Turkey Place Card craft is a spin-off on that idea. Rather than hand tracing and coloring, we are…

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Q-Tip Fall Tree

October 7, 2016 By Vicky 2 Comments

Hopefully the leaves are changing colors where you live. When we lived on the East Coast it was one of my favorite things about Fall. We don’t see as much of it here in California, but we do have some Fall foliage. That surprised me when we moved here. I thought the days of brightly covered…

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Fall Meringue Recipe

September 23, 2016 By Vicky Leave a Comment

Have you ever tried baking meringues? I’ve seen them in the bakery section of my super market and they are pretty pricey. Make them at home for a fraction of the cost with this Fall Meringue Recipe. In the past we have made Spring Meringues and now to celebrate the season, we decided to make…

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Hi, I'm Vicky, founder and content creator at Mess For Less. If you are looking for play and learning activities for kids, kid friendly food, parenting tips and general family fun, you will find it at Mess For Less. I invite you to learn more about me or drop me a note. Thanks for stopping by!
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