Grocery Shopping Entertainment

Taking 3 kids grocery shopping requires creativity or I end up a stressed out mama ~although I try to have my “alone time” grocery shopping but schedules don’t always accommodate this. We shop the produce section first and my kids are allowed to grab a couple of the “free” twist ties that are . . . → Read More: Grocery Shopping Entertainment

Boom Boom Card 26: Red Rover to Xbox

Card 26: Ask an older relative to teach you a game or a song they remember from their childhood.

Revolutionize It! teach them one of yours.

The older relative…that would be me, the mom! Stretching my mind back to the old school yard and games I played as a little girl, Red Rover, . . . → Read More: Boom Boom Card 26: Red Rover to Xbox

Sweet Potato Fun

Creating ways to make food fun is what moms do! This a baked sweet potato presented as a carrot..or pumpkin pie, perhaps? Super simple. Cut a baked sweet potato in half length wise, peel off skin, cut each slice with a carrot cookie cutter. Of course, make it more attractive with drizzled Marshmallow . . . → Read More: Sweet Potato Fun

Bunkhouse Book Review: Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper

I picked up, Out of My Mind, by Sharon Draper, at our local library last summer intending to preview it for my 11 year olds summer read. As I started to read the first chapter….I couldn’t put it down. Immediately, housework and chores escaped my thoughts!

Here’s an excerpt from her book so you . . . → Read More: Bunkhouse Book Review: Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper

Recycled Coat Hanger Shamrock

“Green” projects turned into simple decorations are so fun to create!

Childmade Tutorials provides step by step instructions how to twist wire into small shamrocks. I used her tutorial on a larger scale with a white coat hanger to make a large shamrock to decorate my boxwood wreath. Simple St. Patty’s Day . . . → Read More: Recycled Coat Hanger Shamrock

Honda Double Play Giveaway

Any Little Leaguer will love this contest!

You could win a family trip for four to the 2011 Little League Baseball® World Series sponsored by Honda. There are two ways to enter.

1. Design a Pin Contest.

2. Designing not your style? Then you still can enter daily. Between 2/15/11 and 4/11/11(“Rating . . . → Read More: Honda Double Play Giveaway

Birthday Stack & 3D Pancakes

I asked my son what he would like for his special birthday breakfast; he hit me with, “pancakes.”

Really? I consider it an everyday kind of breakfast and I was really thinking he’d pull out the fresh polish sausage and all of the extras kind of breakfast that I would have to shop for. . . . → Read More: Birthday Stack & 3D Pancakes

Blossom Bunkhouse Kids are ready to Boom Boom!

We are on our way to changing the world! We purchased the Family Edition of Boom Boom! Cards and registered our pack. What a breeze that was. See our previous post here to learn about the Boom Boom Revolution.

Next, we created our profile. If you look for us, go to Boom Boom! Cards . . . → Read More: Blossom Bunkhouse Kids are ready to Boom Boom!

Cake Shooters

I aim to provide inspiration to create awesome childhoods for your children; however, along the way I also hope to provide women encouragement that you can recreate these ideas even if it’s something you’ve never done before. It feels amazing to conquer and create beautiful treats and the creative outlet provides moms the needed . . . → Read More: Cake Shooters

Chocolate Ice Cream Bowls

Chocolate Ice Cream Bowls are seriously simple yet they get high mom marks from the kids! After seeing them on Babble, I was inspired to make my own.

To make these, pour a little melted chocolate into a cupcake liner. Using a butter knife, pull the chocolate up the sides of the liner . . . → Read More: Chocolate Ice Cream Bowls

Teen Journalist Snags Exclusive Eminem Interview

It appears a great educator was behind this amazing & inspiring success story. I’m sure this opportunity has changed this teen’s life and will mold her future beyond comprehension! I love stories of children, and in this case a teenager, who has been encouraged to reach past their comfort zone, find their potential . . . → Read More: Teen Journalist Snags Exclusive Eminem Interview

If You Love ‘em, Bug ‘em!

As I frequented my local grocery store at the holidays making sure there was plenty of food for guests, I stumbled upon the cutest little bug. It caught my eye and stopped me in the aisle. It’s a sweet plush bug with a zippered pouch called, Love ‘em, Bug ‘em! I knew that . . . → Read More: If You Love ‘em, Bug ‘em!

Follow Blossom Bunkhouse

Did you know that you can “like” Blossom Bunkhouse on Facebook and always be connected to the inspiration found here? Posts will automatically be included in your news stream. Click on the blue Facebook button on the top right. It will take you to the Blossom Bunkhouse page and then click the “like” button. . . . → Read More: Follow Blossom Bunkhouse

Boom Boom Revolution! Who is ready to join us?

I stumbled across this AMAZING company called Boom Boom Cards. Have you heard of them? They are teaching kids to be kind and change the world, one act at a time.

I am so elated and overjoyed to introduce the cards to my children but even more eager and energized to see our . . . → Read More: Boom Boom Revolution! Who is ready to join us?

Proud Partner of America’s Toothfairy

February is Children’s Dental Health Month and I thought it would be the ideal time to announce that I am a Proud Partner of National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s Toothfairy (NCOHF).

NCOHF is exclusively focused on supporting delivery of comprehensive oral healthcare for underserved children.

In just 5 years, NCOHF Affiliates have . . . → Read More: Proud Partner of America’s Toothfairy

Backyard Ice Rink

We are lucky to live in a four season climate! Really, we are!

My husband, no I should say, our “HERO,” created a do-it-yourself backyard ice rink! It is perfect! The size is 18 feet x 30 feet…not the Olympic rink in my dreams but perfect for backyard hockey. Being realistic, men always . . . → Read More: Backyard Ice Rink

Chicken Lollipops

Everything tastes better to kids when served on a stick! These Chicken Lollipops were originally served to a boat full of young fishermen on their quest to catch the biggest fish in the lake. These remind me of appetizers or snack-a-tizers but I was happy to call it lunch for the hungry . . . → Read More: Chicken Lollipops

Family Dance Off Contest

Most parents welcome new ideas to keep kids entertained but I am sharing this idea, actually a contest, that will entertain, get them active and help other children through The Children’s Miracle Network!

I really love contests! I love to encourage my children to enter contests because you can’t win if you . . . → Read More: Family Dance Off Contest

Happy Groundhog Day!

Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow and predicts an early Spring. However, that’s hard to see past the 10 inches of beautiful white snow we were just clobbered with! Read Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction here.

How are you celebrating Groundhog Day? We celebrate with a special breakfast that we call, “Groundhog Day Breakfast” . . . → Read More: Happy Groundhog Day!

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