Quarantine Quest

Get your QUARANTINE QUEST download here.

What is it?

Simple. It’s a super easy worksheet to print out and have your kids use during these isolated times.

How we use it?

Simple. For every minute my child reads, or does school work, or learns a new skill, they write it down in the LEARN column with what they did and for how long.

Then for every minute they are active, go outside and play, exercise, do service, chores, or clean up, they write down in the WORK column with what they did and for how long.

Whichever number is LOWER, that is how long they get for games, tv, youtube, movies, netflix (and for the teenagers, their social media). They must have BOTH LEARN and WORK columns before they proceed to SCREENS.

Make sense?

Great, download it and use it.

Doesn’t make sense?

Cool. Maybe it isn’t right for you. ;) hah!

Keep calm and quarantine on!

AnnaM

Let's be festive

Easy, fun ideas for your Holiday Parties!

How could I not share this Rice Krispie Gingerbread house with you! Let us know what festive treat you always love to bring.

Christmas Tree Charcuterie Boardby Holley Grainger

Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board

by Holley Grainger

Holiday Mojito Mocktail with Cranberry and Pomegranateby The Pretty Life Girls

Holiday Mojito Mocktail with Cranberry and Pomegranate

by The Pretty Life Girls

Rice Krispie Gingerbread Houseby Go Go Go Gourmet

Rice Krispie Gingerbread House

by Go Go Go Gourmet

Santa Hat Brownie Bitesby I Heart Naptime

Santa Hat Brownie Bites

by I Heart Naptime

Pull-Apart Christmas Treeby Delish

Pull-Apart Christmas Tree

by Delish

Fluffy S’mores Dipby Homemade Hooplah

Fluffy S’mores Dip

by Homemade Hooplah

Santa Crunch Popcornby Two Sisters Crafting

Santa Crunch Popcorn

by Two Sisters Crafting

Grinch Cookiesby The Recipe Critic

Grinch Cookies

by The Recipe Critic

Hello Neighbor

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So… BRING US SOME FIGGY PUDDING

It’s time to talk about neighbor gifts. Here are a few ideas that are fun, easy, hilarious, or cute—all to make gift giving to your neighborhood SIMPLE!

Mmmmm… CHEX MIX. You could use this printable for homemade Chex Mix, too. From itsalwaysautumn.com

Mmmmm… CHEX MIX. You could use this printable for homemade Chex Mix, too. From itsalwaysautumn.com

Once you give this away, though, it will be nacho cheese. Which is kinda sad. But also great because GIVING IS AWESOME. From itsalwaysautumn.com

Once you give this away, though, it will be nacho cheese. Which is kinda sad. But also great because GIVING IS AWESOME. From itsalwaysautumn.com

This is actually pretty genius. Now I’m wondering why I didn’t think of this via overthebigmoon.com

This is actually pretty genius. Now I’m wondering why I didn’t think of this via overthebigmoon.com

I guess this means less water??… from mynameissnickerdoodle.com

I guess this means less water??… from mynameissnickerdoodle.com

Spread cheer, not germs. From darlingdoodlesdesign.com

Spread cheer, not germs. From darlingdoodlesdesign.com

Can I just pretend this never happened? That we didn’t shart… I mean SHARE this? Oh boy.

Can I just pretend this never happened? That we didn’t shart… I mean SHARE this? Oh boy.

And now for some neighbors you really like. HA!

FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS (babysitter, mail carriers, hair stylists...)

This is a helpful article for those who wonder WHO to tip around the holidays and HOW MUCH:

HOLIDAY TIPPING AND GIFTING

Here are a few other ideas to give those who help us all year long:

This is a great idea and free download from https://teachmama.com/thank-you-delivery-people/

This is a great idea and free download from https://teachmama.com/thank-you-delivery-people/

And another one from lovelyluckylife.com

And another one from lovelyluckylife.com

Gift cards are ALWAYS appreciated, and here are some clever ways to give them.

Free printable from papertraildesign.com

Free printable from papertraildesign.com

But again, nobody is going to bah humbug a kind card with some cash in it. I mean, I sure won’t.

Small Shop Holiday Favorites

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Angela Henrie

Sweet Tooth Fairy

GYGI

Cake By Courtney Favorites

Hello Maypole

Made By Mary

Reflections of Christ

Jolley’s Gifts

The Beyouty Bureau

Simply Yours Designs

Rad and Happy

Twisted Silver