The Mod Mommy

Holding it down with humor and snacks

De-clutter your closets in 3 simple steps

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{Guest Post} There are three categories that I think cause most of the clutter in the home…clothes, paperwork and toys. My organization philosophy is “everything needs to have its own place, or its own container. If it has somewhere to be stored, chances are it may eventually get back there.”

Christmas Countdown: 12 days of fun, family activities

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Besides decorating our Christmas tree, hanging our stockings and shopping for presents, I have created many holiday traditions with my children. Here are some simple ideas to create traditions this holiday season and for years to come with your family.

Make It! Easy Gingerbread Village

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{Guest Post} This simple recipe was adapted from my daughter’s Girl Scout Troop. We’ve been doing it this way for the past six years and we’ve never gone back to the classic Gingerbread House recipe. The best part? You probably have most of this stuff sitting in your pantry!

Salt Dough Hand Print Reindeer and Cookie Cutter Ornaments

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If you’re thinking about adding some homemade ornaments to your Christmas tree, it’s not too late to get crafty. Here are two easy salt dough ornaments that show off those tiny hands and fingers from your favorite little person. It’s so easy and fun, and also can make for an adorable keepsake gift!

{Roundup} Fun Thanksgiving crafts for kids

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If you have a toddler or small child and are looking for some cute Thanksgiving crafts that are sure to spruce up your home, you’ll want to try these. The best part? You probably already have the supplies needed in your craft box. You do have a craft box right? I kid, I kid. Check your junk drawer!

Easy fall crafts for kids of all ages

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I like to consider myself a beginner to intermediate crafter. I haven’t created anything too complicated to date, but there’s something about it that relaxes me. So, ’tis the season for holiday craft projects! Thanks to Pinterest, I’ve found some fun crafts that are great for any age. Check out how adorable my three-year-old’s festive […]

Toddler reward chart for good behavior

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It’s funny how people reference the age of two as “the terrible twos.” I actually found them pretty easy, it’s the age of three that seems to be testing me. My daughter has recently found her independence and wants to do everything herself and everything on her own time. This is all great, of course, […]