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Making Half-Birthdays Special with Kids celebrate kids magical tradition Feb 08, 2025

Ā Looking for creative half birthday ideas for your kids? Whether you're a seasoned celebrator or just learning about this fun tradition, half birthdays can be a sweet and simple way to add magic to ch...

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New Year's Eve Ideas for Families with Kids holidays kids parties Dec 25, 2023

New Year’s EveĀ at Home with Kids? Lucky You! Really!

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Everything is more fun with kids! I think so, at least! Having kids has helped me *create* the extra fun in life and I love it, too! So here ar...

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Episode 29: Toy and Playroom Organization decluttering home organization kids Oct 02, 2023

Ā Hey everyone! Welcome back to Elevate Motherhood Podcast!

Today we’re talking about organizing kids toys. Not only toy storage organization but also organizing toys currently in use in the playroom ...

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Spook-Free Halloween for Kids halloween holidays kids parties Sep 08, 2023

Not-Scary Halloween Decor & Traditions for Kids and Families

**Updated Sept 2025**

Hey friends! You know how much I love making holidays magical and fun for kids.Ā Christmas, birthdays, Valentine’s D...

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Airplane Activities for Toddlers 2023 - Best Tips for Flying With Kids kids toddlers Jul 10, 2023

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Flying with kidsĀ is fun! It's magical for them. It's magical for us to watch them experience it all!

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My first tip- make it magical by explaining things to your kids. Explain packing, explain su...

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Favorite Kids Songs entertainment kids music May 17, 2023

If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen recent discussion about favorite kids' songs! I love playing fun music for my kids, and they love it too! (FYI - a lot of these are Christian songs, bu...

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Episode 10: Siblings and Birth Order birth order kids siblings Mar 27, 2023

Hey everyone! Welcome back to Elevate Motherhood! This is an episode I’ve had in the works for a while and I’m excited to share it with you guys! We are going to explore sibling relationships first, a...

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St Patrick’s Day for Kids holidays kids magical Mar 14, 2023

**Updated: February 2025**

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I love adding fun and positivity to life whenever possible! Celebrating small holidays like this one help us delight in our kids and make fun memories with t...

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Christian Easter Basket Gifts / Stuffers 2023 easter gifts holidays kids Mar 08, 2023

****This blog post has been updated for 2025! CLICK HERE!****

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He is risen! What a great thing to celebrate! If you do Easter baskets for your kids, here are some ideas.

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Berenstain Bears East...

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Half Birthdays for Kids celebrate celebration holidays kids magical motherhood tradition Mar 02, 2023

I'll take any excuse to make a regular day more exciting and memorable for my kids. Half birthdays can feel like a big deal for kids! And I love when we can do a few easy things to add to the traditio...

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Best Smoothie for My Kids food kids recipe smoothie Feb 10, 2023

If you're anything like me, you've tried a million ways to get your kids to eat more vegetables and nutrients! This smoothie recipe is *almost* always a guaranteed hit at my house. My kids love it! An...

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Celebrating "Small Holidays" with Kids celebrate celebration holidays kids magical special Dec 09, 2022

In Episode 1 of the Elevate Motherhood Podcast, we discussed ways to make the regular moments of life more magical for kids. See my previous blog post for details on ways to celebrate kids' birthdays!...

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