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Overbearing parents, over-the-top coaches, and overzealous competition are frequent images associated with youth-athletic leagues today. Though playing ball often used to embody the enjoyment of being a kid, the experience for many youngsters is too serious and stressful – and ultimately not worth it.
Second Act, the new STX Films movie starring Jennifer Lopez, hits theaters on December 21, and you’re going to want to start planning your girls’ night now.
If you’ve found yourself short on time and you have a photographer friend in your life, pick a gift (or two) from these gifts for photographers and you’ll be good to go.
The Beguiled is a film that celebrates the strength of women. The characters are fascinating, but they do not compare…
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There are many great Civil War movies set on the battlefield. The Beguiled is not one of those movies. Rather…
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Hi, everyone! Sami from the Unexpected Type here with a fun DIY firecracker favors for the 4th of July! I…
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Last weekend, we were invited down to Anaheim to attend the Cars 3 press conference. It provided a great opportunity…
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Pixar Animation Studios have always been renowned for their incredible movies. They’ve brought our childhood toys to life, shrunk us…
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In 2014, The LEGO Movie was released in theaters. Among the memorable cast of characters, one gravelly voiced hero caught…
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Nestled in the hills overlooking the Ojai Valley (90 minutes north of Los Angeles) is a location so serene you…
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In celebration of the end of Summer (and after school snacks!), I created these whimsical rainbow sprinkle cookies. They’re a…
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September is almost here. That means it’s time to break out the backpacks and notebooks because the school year is…
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Swimming and summer go hand in hand for many of us, but having fun in the water can take a…
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This easy peanut butter fudge recipe is no normal fudge, it is pure heaven and you will definitely become totally…
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Hi everyone! It’s Laura from www.onedishaway.com here with a simple, delicious and nutritious snack. Presenting my gluten-free buckwheat and almond…
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Hi, Everyone! Sami from The Unexpected Type with some amazing games to DIY this season. Summer is finally here! That…
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Hello wonderful Fancy Shanty readers, Emily here with a fun moss letter art project. I adore being outside, and living…
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Hi Everyone! Sami from The Unexpected Type here with an extremely easy and healthy recipe for Key Lime Pie Popsicles….
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Hi, Everyone! Sami from The Unexpected Type here today with an incredibly easy, kid-friendly DIY! After scouting multiple craft stores…
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Thinking up new ideas for lunch can soon get boring and repetitive especially if you’re trying to keep it healthy….
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Hi Everyone! Sami from the Unexpected Type here with a recipe for a new take on the chip, Baked Parmesan…
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I like coffee, it is true, but, I am a major coffee snob. I don’t do the get up in…
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Hi, everyone! Sami from The Unexpected Type here to talk about brownies. I learned to make this Perfect Brownie Recipe…
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As we promote food allergy awareness in May, don’t forget to dress in teal! While you’re at it, check out this…
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This Spicy Seed Mix Recipe isn’t as boring as it sounds! These are so easy to make and can be…
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Hi, everyone! Sami from The Unexpected Type here with another fun, simple DIY that will instantly spruce up any cupcake. I’m…
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This fun and colorful Easter Ice Cream Cake Recipe is the perfect treat for making the most of all the Easter chocolate!
This DIY is super simple, but extremely cute! Everyone will be asking you where you got these Easter candy nests at your Easter get-together, but you get to spill the secret that you made them yourself.
Hello, fellow Fancy Shanty readers, Emily here from Our house now a home. Today I wanted to share a great…
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Now that the mornings are getting lighter I feel more inspired to get my day started off right. Do you…
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Stacy is a lifestyle blogger in Southern California (Ventura County) and the Greater Sacramento area who shares her experiences homeschooling her four children, raising multiples, supporting her two children living with multiple food allergies, and helping her children with special needs thrive.
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