Everyday Celebrating

DIY: Pumpkin door decor

Looking for something for your door that's NOT a wreath?

Here ya go!

All you have to do is get a plastic or foam pumpkin, slice it in half and decorate as you please.

Maybe decoupaging the pumpkins like I did last year?

What did YOU love about Recess?

One of the things I love about blogging is having a platform to tell you about things I love. Today, I love helping promote the Danimals Rally for Recess program which helps elementary schools win $20K for their playgrounds.

I mean, we still remember RECESS, right? Wasn't it fabulous? That wonderful break in your day that came at just the right time?

It was perfect to stretch your legs and breath some fresh air and fly down a slide in the warm sunshine.

And not only that, since I'm a girl, it was nice to huddle up with your girlfriends and chit chat without getting in trouble.

Picking my son up from preschool reminds me of those times. Usually he's on the swings and we stay there for a few extra minutes so I can push him. Higher and higher! It makes me remember the feeling of swinging through the air. It was so simple and yet soothing. Especially on a fall day with the October air flowing through your hair while the sun beams down on your face.

What did YOU love about RECESS? Comment in the box below for a chance to win recess related prices!

In the past twenty years, children have lost an average of 8 hours of recess a week. Danimals Rally for Recessis a national initiative designed to create healthy competition, pitting school against school. Go to Danimals Rally for Recess for a chance to win $20,000 for your Elementary school playground. Plus each day Danimals is giving recess-related prizes to keep kids healthy and active. Share your Recess memories below and go to Rally for Recess for more information on how your school can win!

I have partnered with Dannon/Danimals to help promote the “Rally for Recess” campaign. I have been compensated for my time and commitment to the program, which includes writing about the promotion and product. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments. Contest Rules.

DIY: Personalized Dinnerware!

So I'm gonna say flat out.  I WILL be doing this.  You know how there are some crafts you come across that makes you just stop in your tracks?  That was me with this.  LOVE!

I stumbled upon this great trick over at Brooklyn Limestone.  And while I've written on plates in the past, this just really stood out to me.  

Basically, she bought inexpensive white dishes.  (Hint: Goodwill or even Dollar Tree)

Then she wrote on them using a Porcelaine 150 pen.  Want to write text like in the photo?  Use painters tape to create the lines.

Want a damask or other design?  Use a stencil.

This opens up unlimited possibilities for holiday dishes.  Write the words to your favorite Christmas Carol!  Write a message to someone on their birthday!  Write the words to your wedding song on your anniversary.  ENDLESS possibilities.

And making a set would make a great gift!

Hop over to her blog and check out the rest of the photos.  

Part of Everyday... CLEANING!

This post is for all the MOMS out there!  

As a parent, there are several hard teaching moments, but one of the ones that you feel like you're always nagging upon is cleaning.  Picking up toys, putting them back where they found them and in the RIGHT place.  And explaining where the toys belong.  Then cleaning up spills, dropped food, etc.  It seems never ending!

This is definitely an area where we struggle.  We want the child to learn but sometimes it's easier and faster to do it yourself.

One of the things that we do with our son is make it a game.  My son loves anything that's a race.  So using a timer to see how many toys he can pick up before the timer goes off is a fun game for him.  Or we jump in too and it's a contest who can pick up the most toys.  Or how many toys can we pick up during commercials of his favorite shows.

We also try to encourage donating as part of cleaning.  We talk quite a bit about what toys he isn't using anymore.  What toys he wants to give to children who don't have toys.  

Of course....

Who wouldn't appreciate a house cleaner?  Especially after you host a celebration?

Want to hand over cleaning to the experts for a day? Tell us how you have taught and encouraged your kids to clean and be entered to win one of two prizes!

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WamnWWantWant to hand over cleaning to the experts? Tell us how you have taught your kids to clean for a chance to win one of two prizes!

•First Prize: house cleaner for a day plus $100 in product from Greatcleaners.com.

•Second Prize: A copy of the book 101 Uses for Baking Soda With Greatcleaners.com Clean Club, you’ll never have to shop for cleaning products again. With the simplicity of automatic shipments that fit your schedule and free shipping on every order, plus 25% off your first order, you’ll never have to be without your favorite, essential cleaning products. Click here to join Clean Club today!Want to hand over cleaning to the experts? Tell us how you have taught your kids to clean for a chance to win one of two prizes!

•First Prize: house cleaner for a day plus $100 in product from Greatcleaners.com.

•Second Prize: A copy of the book 101 Uses for Baking Soda With Greatcleaners.com Clean Club, you’ll never have to shop for cleaning products again. With the simplicity of automatic shipments that fit your schedule and free shipping on every order, plus 25% off your first order, you’ll never have to be without your favorite, essential cleaning products. Click here to join Clean Club today!Want to hand over cleaning to the experts? Tell us how you have taught your kids to clean for a chance to win one of two prizes!

•First Prize: house cleaner for a day plus $100 in product from Greatcleaners.com.

•Second Prize: A copy of the book 101 Uses for Baking Soda

Want to hand over cleaning to the experts? Tell us how you have taught your kids to clean for a chance to win one of two prizes!

•First Prize: house cleaner for a day plus $100 in product from Greatcleaners.com.

•Second Prize: A copy of the book 101 Uses for Baking Soda With Greatcleaners.com Clean Club, you’ll never have to shop for cleaning products again. With the simplicity of automatic shipments that fit your schedule and free shipping on every order, plus 25% off your first order, you’ll never have to be without your favorite, essential cleaning products. Click here to join Clean Club today!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of GreatCleaners.  The opinions expressed by me do not necessarily reflect the view of the Arm & Hammer Brand.