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DIY Bubble Toys

June 5, 2014 By Jelli 11 Comments

Homemade DIY Bubble Toys at jellibeanjournals.com

You can’t keep kids indoors this time of year, and bubble play is a slippery, sudsy, summer fun outdoor activity that’s on every kid’s summer bucket list. Get creative and make your own DIY bubble toys to slosh into those buckets full of homemade bubble solution. You’d be surprised by how many of these simple… 

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23 Homemade Bubble Solutions and Surefire Tips to Create GIANT Bubbles

May 30, 2014 By Jelli 26 Comments

23 Bubble Solutions and Tips for Creating GIANT Bubbles! at Jellibeanjournals.com

Summertime is peak season for play clothes, flip flops, sunscreen, and all kinds of outdoor activities for kids. Making bubbles at home is cheap, easy, and tons of fun for all ages. Bubbles are a great way to entertain a whole rally of children at barbecues and birthday parties too! Today we’re learning tips for… 

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Getting Started with Cloth Diapers so You’ll be Set for the Long-Haul

May 26, 2014 By Jelli 2 Comments

Growth Stash: Get started with Cloth Diapering| Jellibeanjournals.com

Getting started with cloth diapers is half the battle. Once you learn the lingo and the different styles of modern cloth diapers, learning how to use cloth diapers is relatively easy. Get yourself set up for long-term cloth diapering success by purchasing what I like to call a “growth stash.” Now, what on earth is… 

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10 Ways Childhood is Different in Costa Rica

May 21, 2014 By Jelli 6 Comments

Kids Life in Costa Rica At Jellibeanjournals.com

It’s fascinating to learn about how people in other cultures live. I guess that’s why The Travel Channel is such a hit.  I’m always curious about other cultures, especially the more I travel with my children. If I were transplanted in Russia, what would mom life look like? How on earth would I keep my… 

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Filed Under: mommyhood Tagged With: costa rica, family, visiting costa rica

Unleash Your Child’s Creativity with Baby-Safe Homemade Sidewalk Chalk Paint

May 17, 2014 By Jelli 12 Comments

Homemade {Edible} Sidewalk Chalk Paint | Jellibeanjournals.com

Keep your kids engaged in creative outdoor play for hours with simple baby-safe homemade sidewalk chalk paint. Unleash your child’s creativity and gain a little free time for your hot summer read this week. Whipping up a batch of this bright sidewalk paint is fast and cheap too!We love painting ’round these parts. From pizza… 

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10 Common Mistakes about Cloth Diapering You Can’t Afford to Make and How to Avoid Them

May 13, 2014 By Jelli 2 Comments

10 Common Cloth Diapering Mistakes and How to Avoid Them | Jellibeanjournals.com

When you’re new to cloth diapering, it’s easy to get lost in all the bizarre terminology and piles of paraphernalia that are marketed to you. You’ve got two choices- get informed or get frustrated. I learned everything I know about how to cloth diaper online since I didn’t know a single person who used modern… 

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Fierce Love: What is it?

May 10, 2014 By Jelli 10 Comments

When you become a parent you get a closer glimpse of how firece the love of God is for his children. Nursing my baby I look down at his butterfly lashes, closed peacefully as he suckles. He is tender, tiny, helpless- just like we are under Go’ds care. He clings to me, trusting wholly my… 

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Clothespin Activities for Toddlers

May 2, 2014 By Jelli 6 Comments

Toddler busy bags give moms peace and quiet. Now, who doesn’t want that?! Quiet time bags or busy bags are a great way to introduce learning into your toddler’s day with simple, low-cost preschool activities that you can put together in minutes. Clothespin busy bags are fun and educational for tots and are convenient for… 

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Wholesome Banana Nut Muffins

April 30, 2014 By Jelli 9 Comments

Wholesome Banana Nut Chia Muffins | Jellibeanjournals.com

These wholesome banana nut muffins were a lifesaver last week. The short story: we went to the US Embassy. The long story… well, that’s coming. If you’re all about the eats, I won’t judge if you scroll right on down to the recipe. The rest of you, sit tight and hold my hand through my… 

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Filed Under: mommyhood, Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, chia, Quick breads

Daddy-Daughter Date Footage

April 17, 2014 By Jelli 6 Comments

Little Girl's First Ice Cream Cone Video

Little kids and ice cream cones are just about the messiest, most comical combination ever. Goodness, it sure is fun to watch children’s faces get smeared in ice cream as their smiles radiate pure joy. Cleaning up, now that’s another story. For your sheer entertainment, I’ve got an ice cream packed giggleworthy video clip for… 

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Hi, I'm Jelli! I snagged the best guy around, birthed four tiny kidlets, scribble down too many dessert recipes, love Jesus, and grow veggies in my front yard. Read More…

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