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Looking For Free Family Fun?
Looking for this week’s Free Family Fun post? Go Here and scroll down. I did last week and this week all together in one big post. … Read entire article »
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Happy Father’s Day!
This Sunday is Father’s Day. How are you celebrating it? Father’s Day is especially important for us this year since Craig has been traveling so much. Yesterday the kids and I worked on some projects to present to Daddy on Father’s Day. I “interviewed” Callen and Carina about their dad. It was so fun to hear their answers to questions like, “What does Daddy like to eat?” and “What things does Daddy do for you?”. Especially … Read entire article »
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“Cloudy Day” Activities (and a few words on Pinterest)
On Tuesday we had some friends over for some playtime. These sweet girls have a new baby sister at home, so I thought they might like a chance to make some noise, get messy, and do something new. Thus, our “Cloudy Day” plans were hatched. If you’re looking to do the same, keep this page in hand when you play to remember all the instructions in the right order! First, we made Cloud Dough. Simply a … Read entire article »
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Playground Review: Allsopp Park
Allsopp Park is a large park located near the Hillcrest neighborhood in Little Rock. Address: Click Here for a Map Hours: Dawn to Dusk Equipment: Plastic & Metal. 1 Large Slide 2 Small slides Monkey Bars Stairs & Platforms Climbing Bridge Twisty Ladder Tunnel Climbing Ladder Baby Swings Big Kid Swings Setting: City Park Shade: Partial Surface: Sand/Solid Rubber Seating: Benches and Picnic Tables Restrooms/Water: Yes Other Features: Softball Field, Walking Trails, Creek, Tennis Courts, Pavillion Comments: This is a pretty park with lots of spaces to explore. I’m not a big fan of the … Read entire article »
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5 Free Smart Phone Apps for Busy Moms
I’ve been the happy owner of a Motorola Droid smart phone for nearly two years now. It’s sort of funny to me that we call these little wonders smart PHONES, since I use the actual phone function way less than the apps. So, I thought I’d share five apps with you that have made my life as a mom easier or better. 1. My Fitness Pal – This app is great if you are counting calories, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Frugal Fawn, Mommyhood, Product Reviews, Spending Less
Free Fun For Families: June 11-24
June 11 – 17: Tuesday, June 12 – Cedar Creek Trail Adventure @ Petit Jean State Park, 8:30am-10:30am Join Park Interpreter Mystina at the Pioneer Cabin (Cedar Creek trailhead) to discover some of the animals, plants, and natural forces that can be found along this beautiful, scenic trail. This moderately difficult trail is a 1 ¼-mile loop. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water. Tuesday – Saturday, June 12-16 – 54th Annual Auto Show and Swap Meet … Read entire article »
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