Summer is in full swing and families are feeling the heat! From summertime favorite dishes like monkey pudding pops, cherry slushies, ribs, 7 layer taco dip, and snickerdoodles we have some awesome recipes to keep you energized and moving this summer. Back to school supply lists and and vacation money are on the minds of many parents. We have some advice on saving money at Target (with minimal effort), how to budget, using ebates, free activities, and even ways to save money on homeschool curriculum. If your kids are starting to get bored with summer, we have toddler boredom busters, rainy day games, road trip games, and paw print paintings for you to try.
Every week at HappyandBlessedHome.com we share the talents and top posts from our blogging friends all around the web with HappyandBlessedHome.com readers via: Family Fun Friday. The Family Fun Friday Team reviews 200 link-ups to select the top features in the following categories: Encouraging Posts for Moms, Recipes, Family Fun, and Homeschooling. Every week is different and is tailored to the trends that are current to help moms save time and energy so they can have more freedom to do what they love best – enjoy family fun!
Please stop by your favorites and thank the bloggers who try to help readers by sharing their talents and tips. We’re so thankful for this online community and hope you’ll make new friends online!
Giveaways, recipes, homeschooling, kid’s activities and free printables, we’ve got you covered at Family Fun Friday. If you are looking for the best tips, links, resources, freebies and more – you’ve come to the right place! Family Fun Friday is all about connecting as a family. We feature great ideas for family fun, and things to help moms get things done so they have more time to spend doing what they love to do – be with family! Welcome to our community!
Family Fun Friday
I love my co-hosts Herchel and Selena. Your links get three times the exposure as this party is promoted on three blogs at the same time. Woo-Hoo! Each co-host is featuring her top picks from the party so you get an increased chance in being featured as well. Each featured post will be pinned by the hostesses so be sure to link up your best!
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Monica created Family Fun Friday and blogs at HappyandBlessedHome.comwhere she shares free preschool tools and printables, encouraging words for moms, and ideas for having fun together as a family. Follow: Blog / Facebook /Pinterest / Twitter /Google + /Bloglovin’/Instagram. Monica will round-up all the Family Fun Friday posts.
Herchel enjoys blogging about parenting, organizing, crafting, and having good old-fashioned kid fun on her blog Gym, Craft, Laundry. Follow: Blog /Facebook/Pinterest / Twitter /Google +. Herchel will feature organizing and family fun.
Selena is a homeschooling graduate and a homeschooling mom to four super special kids. She blogs at Look! We’re Learning! about unit studies, foreign language, and homeschooling with ADHD. Follow: Blog / Facebook /Pinterest/Instagram / Twitter.
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5 Tips for Teaching Kids to Enjoy the Sky
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Crockpot Skinny Pull apart Chicken and Deluxe Grill Giveaway
Cream Cheese and White Chocolate Berry Pinwheels
Hot Air Balloon Activity Pack and Recipe
Coffee Rubbed Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Skewers
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FREE Avengers Play Doh Mats
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Thanks to all my blogging friends for linking up last week at Family Fun Friday. I have a special YouTube Video for you at Thank You All My Blogging Friends! So many great ideas, crafts and things to do! If you link up, you permit me to use your pictures/ideas as part of future posts and/or social media. Now on to some fabulous posts for moms.
Thanks again for all your wonderful ideas! I hope these Family Friendly and Fun ideas inspire you.
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Yummy Summer Recipes
This week the featured recipes include pics that make my list of favorite summer recipes.
1. After a day of playing outside, my boys love a sweet snack, which is why these Snickerdoodle Cookies from I Did Pinterest make the short list of summer favorites.
2. On hot sunny days, everyone loves a cool refreshing snack like these Monkey Pudding Pops by Kleinworth and Co.
3. Want to wash down your favorite summertime burger or grilled kabob with a yummy summer favorite? Try these Homemade Cherry Slurpees from also from Kleinworth and Co.
4. Our family loves mexican dishes and this 7 Layer Taco Dip would be the perfect addition to our grill fajitas! Recipe from Little House Living.
5. And who doesn’t love to keep the kitchen cool during the summer? Try this Grilled Chicken Pizza for a new grilling recipe from Spoons of Grace.
6. I love to use my pressure cooker to create soft meats. Try these Ribs in a Pressure Cooker by Granny Fabulosa for a finger-licking good summertime favorite.
Saving Money
Herchel is featuring money saving tips on Gym Craft Laundry. Stop by and see the amazing stuff she’s pinning!
Hands on Summer Learning
This week Selena pulled together six hands on summer activities for you to enjoy with the children. Learning can be fun too! Don’t forget to stop at Look We’re Learning and show Selena a little bloggy love on Facebook.
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