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I help moms with simple, natural ways to look after their families. Find recipes, fun stuff for kids, and simple DIY ideas. Plus natural solutions made easy peasy!

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About Amanda

I’m Amanda, the homeschooling Mama of 6 children ages 10 down to newborn. I’m also a Momtographer, amateur seamstress, and blogger. Come visit me at Big Family Blessings where I blog about our fun and often chaotic life.

Activities for Kids

Make Salt Dough Ornaments in Minutes (Ultra Easy DIY)

Looking for an easy, fun, and affordable way to craft with your kids this Christmas? Look no further Continue Reading

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DIY Felt Ornaments (Easy + Festive DIY for Kids!)

Christmas is right around the corner—what better way to get into the holiday spirit than by crafting Continue Reading

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Reusable DIY Sponge Water Bombs For Endless Fun

Do your kids love playing with water balloons? Never clean up water balloon messes again with Continue Reading

A vase with homemade pink and purple flower pens

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How to Make Flower Pens

Making flower pens is a fun, simple DIY that will bring joy to your home for months afterward. Continue Reading

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Mix and Match Magnetic Snowman Craft

Do you want to build a snowman? I do, I just don't want to be cold or wet while doing it! So, here Continue Reading

A homemade gift idea that doubles as a fun craft for kids, this DIY Hot Cocoa Snowman is adorable and easy to make too!

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DIY Hot Chocolate Snowman

Hey everyone, I'm Amanda and I blog over at Big Family Blessings, where I share about life as Continue Reading

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Rudolph and Clarice Reindeer Canning Jar Lid Magnets

Hi! I'm Amanda, and I blog at Big Family Blessings, where I share my life as the Momma of Continue Reading

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Canning Jar Lid Turkey Magnet

Thanksgiving is just around the corner! As soon as the leaves start to turn, my children are ready Continue Reading

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DIY Tissue Paper Pumpkin Jars

Hey everyone, I'm Amanda, from Big Family Blessings, where life is a little chaotic and a lot of Continue Reading

Cranberry Granola Bar Squares are a nutritious, moist, chewy granola bar square filled with oats, crispy rice, and dried cranberries. This is an easy, delicious, gluten-free and dairy-free snack recipe kids love!

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Cranberry Granola Bar Squares

Finding a nutritious and yummy snack for my kids can be a frustrating task.  Most foods in the Continue Reading

Easy Valentine’s Day Trifle recipe for kids - with yogurt, granola, and strawberries, this festive treat is perfect for a fun valentine’s day snack or even breakfast. It’s quick and easy to make and best of all, a healthier alternative to candy!

Desserts

Easy Valentine’s Day Trifle Recipe for Kids

Valentine's Day equals piles of chocolate and sweets. On top of the many cupcakes and cookies at Continue Reading

Christmas

White Chocolate Peanut Butter Snowman Cookies

My children are convinced that they will get to play in the snow this year- even though it rarely Continue Reading

banana pudding

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Banana Pudding {Cooking with Kids}

  My preschooler, Peyton, and I are going to share our fabulous Banana Pudding Recipe with you Continue Reading

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Halloween Grass Heads Flower Pots

Do you remember growing and cutting the "hair" on your chia pet as a child?  It seems that chia Continue Reading

nutter butter ghost cookies

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Nutter Butter Ghost Cookies {Holiday Cooking with Kids}

My children are so excited about Halloween; as soon as the calendar changed to October they wanted Continue Reading

This simple recipe for 6-ingredient apple dumplings is so easy to make, it’s perfect for letting your kids help you bake. This apple dessert might become a fall favorite for your family just like it has for mine!

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Easy 6 Ingredient Apple Dumplings

This simple recipe for 6-ingredient apple dumplings is so easy to make, it’s perfect for letting Continue Reading

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