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Momspiration Monday

June 2, 2014 5:59 am By Lori Post contains sponsored/affiliate links and I get commissions for purchases made from links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

It’s time to start thinking OUTDOOR activities with the kiddos! Head over to Modern Parents Messy Kids to get an easy recipe for Body Paint.

Secrets of a Super Mommy has some ideas for inspiring kiddos to garden & cook with their very own herb garden.

Check out my tutorial for making your own Water Table and/or Sand Table for under $20!

Sidewalk Paint is another thrifty fun activity! Get the recipe from Whimsy Love.

Reinforce color recognition with a Nature Color Hunt. Visit No Time for Flash Cards to get the details.

Momspiration Monday

May 19, 2014 2:07 am By Lori Post contains sponsored/affiliate links and I get commissions for purchases made from links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

I don’t know about you, but breakfast is my favorite meal. I have been known to get in a rut, though. Which is why I love the blogosphere. There are always a myriad of ideas to get me out of my ho-hum routine. Here are some recipes I plan to try in the near future.

Breakfast Quesadillas – Fav Family Recipes
Easy Breakfast Pizza – Six Sisters Stuff
Frozen Green Smoothie Ideas – Henry Happened
50 Amazing Oatmeal Ideas – Family Fresh Cooking
Overnight Gingerbread French Toast Breakfast Bake – Averie Cooks
DIY Breakfast Sausage – Lauren’s Latest
Cheesy Potato Breakfast Casserole – DoughMesstic
Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread – High Heels & Grills
Sausage Egg & Cheese Breakfast Roll-Up – I Wash You Dry
Green Chili, Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bake – Recipe Girl
Eggs Benedict – Pioneer Woman
Easy Breakfast Casseroles – Better Homes & Gardens
2 Minute Omelet in a Mug – Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
Avocado Bacon Breakfast Wrap – Basil-Albi
German Apple Pancake – Dishing the Divine

Momspiration Monday

May 12, 2014 1:19 am By Lori Post contains sponsored/affiliate links and I get commissions for purchases made from links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

School graduation is just around the corner! Here are some inspired ideas from across the blogosphere.

Printable Graduation Card – Thirty Handmade Days
Kind of a Big Dill – Life Design Craft
One Smart Cookie – Caramel Potatoes
Owl Gift Bag Printables – The Decorated Cookie
Your Hard Work Has Paid Off Printable – Eighteen25
I’m Rootin’ For Your – Life Design Craft
Graduation Hat Pops – Skip to my Lou
Ideas for Dessert Table – Paisley Party Events
Turn a Grocery Store Cake Into a Custom Cake – Oh My Creative
Make a Photo Table – Style Me Pretty

Momspiration Monday

May 5, 2014 12:38 pm By Lori Post contains sponsored/affiliate links and I get commissions for purchases made from links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Tuesday May 6th is Teacher Appreciation Day! Show them how much they are loved with one of these free and easy gifts.

Rubber Band Ball – Tried and True Blog
Thanks A Latte – Longing For Home
Tote Bag – Uncommon Designs
Highlighters – Love the Day
Sharpies Container – Design Wash Rinse Repeat
Berry Special Teacher – Skip to My Lou
Sweet Year – Skip to My Lou
Big Hearts Shape Little Minds – Just Between Friends
Sparkle – Love The Day
Insulated Cup – Crazy Little Projects
Smart Cookie – Crazy Little Projects

Momspiration Monday

April 28, 2014 12:33 pm By Lori Post contains sponsored/affiliate links and I get commissions for purchases made from links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Lure the kids away from the candy aisle with these easy and healthful snack ideas.

Fruit & Nut Chewy Bars – My Recipe
Peanut Butter Cranberry Go Bars – My Recipe
Chocolate Kiwi Popsicles – Oh Desserts
Healthy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites – Gal on a Mission
Creamy Peanut Buttery Apples – Fit Sugar
Frozen Banana Peanut Butter Recipe – Fit Sugar
Candiquik – Grape Poppers
Strawberry Pomegranate Smoothies – Delightful e Made
Strawberry Roll-Ups – Moms and Munchkins

Momspiration Monday

April 21, 2014 11:53 am By Lori Post contains sponsored/affiliate links and I get commissions for purchases made from links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Got ham? After yesterday’s big Easter meal, I bet many of you do! Here are my very favorite ham leftover ideas from across the web.

Ham, White Bean & Kale Soup – Busy Mommy
Cobb Salad – Damn Delicious
Paula Deen’s Best Ham Salad Sandwich – Food.com
Ham & Swiss Quiche – Nestle
Split Pea & Ham Soup – Taste of Home
Ham & Pineapple Kabobs – All Recipes
Broccoli, Ham & Cheese Potato – Tastes Better From Scratch
Ham Carbonara – Food.com
Ham & Potato Casserole – All Recipes
Ham Fried Rice – Favorite Family Recipes

Momspiration Monday

April 7, 2014 8:09 am By Lori Post contains sponsored/affiliate links and I get commissions for purchases made from links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Wondering what to do with all those plastic Easter eggs? Here are some inspired ideas from across the web.

Make Eggimals – Spoonfuls
Clothesline Wrapped Easter Eggs – The Kim Six Fix
DIY Easter Egg Wreath – Mom & Wife
Minion Eggs – A Thrifty Mom
Easter Egg Color Hunt – Sew Many Ways
20 Plastic Egg Learning Activities – I Can Teach My Child
Chalkboard Paint – It’s Overflowing

Momspiration Monday

March 24, 2014 1:08 pm By Lori Post contains sponsored/affiliate links and I get commissions for purchases made from links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Think out-of-the-box this Easter with some unique and creative egg decorating ideas.

29 Easter Egg Ideas – Country Living
Sharpie Mustache Eggs – Oh What Fun
Glitter Eggs – Martha Stewart
Puffy Paint Easter Eggs – Better Homes & Gardens
Ombre Eggs – The Nerd’s Wife
Lego Eggs – It’s Always Autumn
Sharpie Tie Die – Housing a Forest
Angry Bird Eggs – Red Tart Art
Natural Dye Colored Eggs – Big Sis Little Sis
Lace Eggs – Martha Stewart

Momspiration Monday

March 17, 2014 10:45 am By Lori Post contains sponsored/affiliate links and I get commissions for purchases made from links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

April Fools Day is coming up, ladies. Time to start planning for some epic pranks. Visit Martha Stewart for a few ideas to get you started.

Spoonful has a list of prank ideas especially for kids.

Visit Parenting Magazine to be inspired by their Top 15 April Fools Jokes.

Mommy Lessons 101 made some Brown “E’s” for her kiddos! Cute, but I think I’d have some real brownies hidden away if I did this one! She has lots of other ideas HERE.

Come Together Kids has a creative list of her own, including this clever candy/fruit can.

I love this one because it’s so fun and unexpected. I think I spotted some googly eyes at the Dollar Tree too…

Happy pranking!

Momspiration Monday

March 3, 2014 11:12 am By Lori Post contains sponsored/affiliate links and I get commissions for purchases made from links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Get your fix of St. Patty’s Day fun with these ideas from across the blogosphere.

Leprechaun Hat S’More’s – Hostess with the Mostess
Double Decker Rainbow Shamrock Cookies – Bake at 350
Shamrock Free Printable + Tutorial – The Ellie Blog
Shamrock Whoopie Pies – Homemade by Holman
Rainbow Cupcakes – The Idea Room
Rainbow Necklaces – Eighteen25
Over the Rainbow Candy Printables – Makoodle
Rainbow Pudding – Make and Takes
Leprechaun Bait – Wine and Glue