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DIY Snail and Gnome Halloween Costume

By Kelly Goede | October 26, 2025 | Holidays

Looked for some super easy costumes to make for you kiddos? How about a matching set? These matching Snail and Gnome Halloween costumes are so cute, and they can be made with things that you already have at home! DIY Snail White or cream-colored dress Headband with paper bug antennas Brown craft paper Sandals or

Frightfully Delicious Halloween Cupcakes to Make With Your Kiddos

By Colleen McTiernan | October 12, 2025 | Forks & Spoons , Recipes

October is here, which means that in a few short weeks, we get to celebrate our favorite spooky holiday! Get your kiddos into the holiday spirit by creating some creepy, yet tasty, frightfully delicious Halloween cupcakes together. Put on your favorite Halloween movie (“Hocus Pocus” anyone?) and get to decorating! The Graveyard Cupcake (we used

Which Halloween Candies Should You Be Eating to Stay Healthy?

By Amanda Roland | October 12, 2025 | Blog

Halloween is scary, but not always because of the monsters and ghosts! Kids bring home the scariest thing of all in their trick-or-treat baskets – CANDY! Not only can it be temping for your kids to over-indulge in their sweet finds, but it can also be temping for moms and dads to sneak a few

10 Jack-O-Lantern Ideas to Try Before Halloween!

By Amanda Roland | October 11, 2025 | Blog

Halloween is coming up! Can't decide how to carve or decorate your pumpkin? We've got some Jack-O-Lantern ideas for you and your kiddos so you can make your front door or porch shine! Jack-O-Lantern Ideas To make these jack-o-lanterns, just get some fabric, lace or ribbon, and cover your pumpkins for a unique look! These

Make Potty Training a Breeze With These Tips

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | October 9, 2025 | Conception 2 College , Toddler

When my boys started to show signs of being ready to be potty trained, we did what every parent of little boys did. We let them run around diaper-less in the fenced-in backyard and let them just go! They were amazed to see what happened when they had to go! “Wow... look at that mommy!”

Help Your Tween Stay Healthy!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | October 9, 2025 | Teens , Tweens

Tweens are extremely busy creatures. They can basically be considered a live version of the Energizer Bunny. These “bunnies” burn calories like nobody’s business. But, with fast food, busy schedules and self-esteem at play, being overweight or underweight may become an issue for these growing young adults. It is important to learn how to help

DIY Fall Wreaths to Get Your House Ready For Autumn!

By Paige Benton McKee | September 28, 2025 | Feature

Fall is here and it's time to get your house ready to welcome in the new season. The end of summer and beginning of fall is the perfect time to hunt for interesting and unique wreath components. Gorgeous natural pieces can be found in your yard, in the woods or anywhere around you! An Easy

How To Handle Sibling Rivalry

By Olivia Pitkenthly | September 18, 2025 | Home Life , Learn

Having siblings can be one of the biggest blessings, and the same goes for being the parents of siblings. Watching your children interact together and build strong relationships together is amazing, but sometimes sibling rivalries can create temporary obstacles as your children grow up with each other. If your children experience sibling rivalry, keep reading!

Fun Stay-At-Home Activities to Strengthen Your Toddler’s Motor Skills

By Taylor McLamb | September 9, 2025 | Conception 2 College , Toddler

There are many activities you can do while at home to help enhance your toddler's motor skills, which will help pave the way towards them being more independent. Every milestone is a triumph and as your child begins to advance their skills, you’ll see them improve in more ways than one – cognitively, socially and

Get Ready For Your Baby’s First Visit to the Dentist

By April Tisher | September 9, 2025 | Health

It may not seem important to think about your child’s first dental appointment when they are still cutting their first teeth, but that’s exactly when the American Dental Association says you should start to consider it. In fact, both The ADA and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that a child’s first visit to

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DIY Snail and Gnome Halloween Costume

Frightfully Delicious Halloween Cupcakes to Make With Your Kiddos

Which Halloween Candies Should You Be Eating to Stay Healthy?

10 Jack-O-Lantern Ideas to Try Before Halloween!

Make Potty Training a Breeze With These Tips

DIY Fall Wreaths to Get Your House Ready For Autumn!

How To Handle Sibling Rivalry

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