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Free Father’s Day Printable Gift

May 19, 2020 By Vicky 1 Comment

Fathers can be hard to shop for. I mean, what do you get for the guy who has everything? My husband never wants anything when we ask what we can get him for Father’s day. He, like many dads, is notoriously hard to shop for. One thing he always appreciates though, are thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gifts…

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Red White and Blue Cake

May 15, 2018 By Vicky 6 Comments

I love easy recipes that look complicated. When I serve them, my guests are often wowed, wondering where I found the time and talent to make such a thing. This Red White and Blue Cake is one such recipe. Read on to find out the secret that makes this cake super simple. This cake can…

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Patriotic Painting with Bubble Wrap

June 15, 2016 By Vicky 36 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Huggies. As always, all opinions are my own. My kids love the 4th of July. We attend a local parade, have a cookout, swim and  gather with friends to watch fireworks. To help celebrate the season, we also love to do patriotic crafts. This…

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Kid Made Father’s Day Gifts

June 8, 2016 By Vicky 2 Comments

 I don’t know about you, but Father’s Day just crept up on me. A lot is said and done for Mother’s Day (with good reason) that sometimes Father’s Day gets lost in the end of the school year shuffle. But I found lots of clever ideas for Kid Made Father’s Day Gifts that can be made…

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Parenting Tips to Get You Through the Summer

June 6, 2016 By Vicky Leave a Comment

 Summer is here! It is wonderful having the kids around more, but that can sometimes lead to arguments and tension. It can take some adjusting for everyone to get used to being together again. I thought the end of the school year would be a great time to share some Parenting Tips to Get You…

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Patriotic Snack – Food Fun Friday

May 20, 2016 By Vicky 2 Comments

Here is a quick and easy patriotic snack idea that you can bring to any party. Our red, white and blue patriotic pops come together in minutes and are so simple even a child can make them. If you are looking for more ways to enjoy Memorial Day or the 4th of July check out…

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Suncatcher Craft

May 3, 2016 By Vicky 23 Comments

The weather is starting to get warmer and in our family that means that we spend a lot more time outdoors. During the warmer months, we move lots of activities, such as eating and crafting, outdoors. We recently made a colorful kids Suncatcher Craft that not only looks pretty outdoors, but serves as a deterrent to any birds…

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15 Summer Activities Kids Will Love

April 22, 2016 By Vicky 5 Comments

With the weather warming up I am already planning a fun summer with my kids. Over the years we have taken advantage of great summer weather by getting outside and staying active. Here is a collection of 15 Summer Activities Kids Will Love. There is a little of everything here, but it all takes place…

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Summer Art Activities for Kids

April 18, 2016 By Vicky Leave a Comment

Don’t you just love the summer? Long days, no school and outdoor fun. Of course, it can be challenging to find things to occupy the kids when they are home so much. I don’t know about your kids, but mine love art. Whether they are painting, drawing or crafting, art is something the will keep…

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Kid Made Bird Seed Wreath

April 13, 2016 By Vicky 6 Comments

This post is from Dana at Garden Sensory Bin who will be sharing a wonderful activity that you can do with your kids that will teach them about nature and get them outdoors. Sounds like what we are all looking for this spring and summer. As the weather warms up, nature comes alive and all sorts of creatures…

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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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