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  • Elf on the Shelf 2021: The Final Half

    Bob and Sally have gone back to the North Pole with Santa. It was a fun season and we all miss them but next year’s adventures will be here before we know it. They had a lot of fun surprising the kiddos each day! Here is the rest of Bob and Sally’s adventure for 2021.

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  • Elf on the Shelf 2021: Part 1

    Elf on the Shelf 2021: Part 1

    Well, can you believe it?!? We are halfway through the holiday elf season already. Bob and Sally have been quite busy with all of their daily adventures for my kiddos. Here’s a recap of some of things they have done this year. If you want more instructions on a few of the science projects, just

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  • Old Dog, New Tricks

    Old Dog, New Tricks

    I don’t know who decided that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks but they are sadly mistaken. We had to put down our Griffon, Jerry Garcia, on Nov 8th. He was 11 1/2 years old. He had cancer and became septic. He was not only a great hunting companion, but he was my

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  • Let the Elf Adventures Begin!

    Let the Elf Adventures Begin!

    They’re Back! Bob and Sally are ready for some fun and mischief this holiday season. I can’t wait either. My boys were so excited to find out they arrived this morning. If you want to keep up on all of Bob and Sally’s adventures this year, follow me on instagram @leslielarch. For more ideas, check

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  • An InstaPot Thanksgiving

    An InstaPot Thanksgiving

    This Thanksgiving is quite odd for us. We are still thankful for all that we are blessed with but we are moving at the beginning of next week so having all the kitchenware available needed for Thanksgiving was a bit impossible. We had thought about just forgetting the holiday and make a thanksgiving feast later

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  • A Dog’s Thanksgiving

    A Dog’s Thanksgiving

    Now I have to give Starbucks props because Pup cups are were it is at! My big guy loves our trips to Starbucks but if you at home, don’t feel like going out, and want to give your pup a treat. All you need are some dog cookies and some whip cream. Don’t forget your

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  • Grandpa’s Famous Dressing

    Grandpa’s Famous Dressing

    Happy Thanksgiving! Growing up my mother made this Dressing every year for thanksgiving. It is one of my favorite

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  • DIY Ugly Christmas Sweater

    This was one of my favorite crafts and I still love to wear it every year! Check out the blog below on how to make your own Ugly Christmas Sweater…. DIY Ugly Christmas Sweater DIY Ugly Christmas Sweater — Read on leslielarch.wordpress.com/2017/12/11/diy-ugly-christmas-sweater/

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  • DIY Advent Calendars Recap

    DIY Advent Calendars Recap

    Do you buy your kids advent calendars each year to count down the days to Christmas? If so, this is a fun and crafty way to make your own and surprise your kiddos with something each day. When I was little, my parents would buy an advent calendar for me each year filled with a

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