Hot Games This Holiday Season
This Christmas, many will want a few of the hottest games out or soon to be out this holiday season. I have a feeling both kids and adults will be looking forward to seeing what Xbox 360, Playstation 3, or Nintendo Wii games they will find under the tree. Our Top Game Picks: Xbox 360 The Beatles: Rock Band –...
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Since the twins are here now hubby and I are trying to do more cooking at home and we’re even thinking about doing some holiday entertaining. Most of our family lives out of town so getting everyone together in the same place at the same time can be kind of tricky.. but we’re hoping for a pretty good turnout...
[Continue reading: Holiday Entertaining]Crafty Round up: Little Odessa
I haven’t done a round up in a while. This week I have been working on a set of nesting dolls, and it prompted me to look online for some inspiration. So this week’s round up is dedicated to the neighborhood just a few miles from where I live, called “Little Odessa” (a predominantly russian...
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Save Those Pumpkin Seeds! Recipe for Baked Pumpkin Seeds
Yep, that’s right! You can do a whole lot more with a pumpkin than carve it.. you can save the seeds from the pumpkin and make a an easy, delicious snack! Baked pumpkin seeds provide a great source of dietary fiber along with a nutty flavor. So, instead of popping that bag of popcorn tonight, grab your favorite...
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Our Favorite Halloween Recipes (Cookies, Cakes, Drinks & More)
A few of our favorite Halloween Recipes.. Caramel Apples, Cider, Party Mixes, Cakes Cookies and more! Caramel Apples Ingredients: 6 apples 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels 2 tablespoons milk Directions: Lightly butter a baking sheet and set aside. Remove the stem from each apple and stick a craft...
[Continue reading: Our Favorite Halloween Recipes (Cookies, Cakes, Drinks & More)]Tailgate Proof Wine
Fall is football season and represents numerous tailgating parties and other outdoor events. Did you know there are some outdoor friendly wines that drink outside the box? I know the stereo types about boxed wines, but there are some award winning wines that are being boxed to meet the mobile demands of consumers. My...
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2009 Toys“R”Us Holiday Hot Toy List
With just about 3 months to go until Christmas Day, Toys“R”Us has released their 2009 Toys“R”Us Holiday Hot Toy List which features a total of 36 great toys for the upcoming holiday season. The Hot Toy List also includes the “Fabulous 15,” which represents the best toys of the season! All items on the...
[Continue reading: 2009 Toys“R”Us Holiday Hot Toy List]Victorian Inspiration
I’ve been really feeling the victorian thing in my art lately. It’s mostly because I found a whole bunch of victorian ephemera in my stash, from when I first started working with paper and making cards and such. So this week’s round up isn’t a tutorial, but a round up of Victorian Altered Art...
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Festive Halloween, Fall and Thanksgiving Treats from Sees Candies
We love See’s Candies! It’s no secret! We’ve done a lot of great reviews here at Mom Fuse and I think one of our favorites is See’s Candies (if you missed them, here are our first See’s Candy Review and our See’s Candy feature for Father’s Day, 4th of July and Summer). If you...
[Continue reading: Festive Halloween, Fall and Thanksgiving Treats from Sees Candies]The Etsy Halloween Round Up
1. Halloween Wreath by Avante Carde 2. Halloween Plaque by Avante Carde 3. Witches Hat Halloween Card by DesignsbyPheobe 4. Spooky Album by Heartspeak 5. Hissing Cat Album by Heartspeak 6. Nevermore Tags by Brandywine 7. Skull Sweets Resin Necklace by Stoopidgerl 8. Vintage Halloween Paper Doll Magnets by VintageScraps The...
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Halloween Costume Ideas for Two or More
Do you have a spouse or friend whom you’d love to share a costume with this year, but just can’t quite put your finger on the right costume to go with? Or, maybe you’re looking for cute paired costumes for the kids? Here is a partial list of some ideas that you might consider. We’d love to hear your ideas...
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Jewelry For The Holidays
I know Mother’s Day has passed but have you thought about getting your mom a Mother’s Day ring for Christmas? I recently stumbled across Kranichs, where you can design your own Mothers Rings and more. They offer some beautiful settings, stones and engraved pieces that I know any mom would love! Sure, a...
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Corso’s Cookies: Fun Treats that Make Holidays & Events Tasty
Recently I had the tasty opportunity to try out some of Corso’s Cookies. If you are not familiar with them, they make edible treats and baskets for all occasions. Their slogan is “Make Gift Giving Fun!” I have to admit, when I opened the Halloween Cookie Bouquet didn’t want to eat them because...
[Continue reading: Corso’s Cookies: Fun Treats that Make Holidays & Events Tasty]Halloween Round Up
Well Halloween is near. So with this week’s round up, here’s a quick list of blogs and sites where you can get some crafty inspiration to create something fabulous this Halloween! Family Fun Guide Martha Stewart (of course) 365Halloween Mexican Sugar Skulls! The Holiday Queen Handmade Halloween Halloween...
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Falling for Wine
Summer is ending and fall weather is rapidly approaching. The best way for me to transition, is to think about all the good things that come with fall: the leaves changing, a new school year, Penn State football, and putting on a nice warm sweater. Fall is also harvesting season for many grapes. This is a great...
[Continue reading: Falling for Wine]For Your Viewing Pleasure…
This week instead of a tutorial round up, I’m posting some crafty eye candy. I’ve been browsing through flickr at vintage themed collage pieces, and here are a few pretty things I found. Beautiful, right? I also found a couple other links for you, for your viewing pleasure. Jenny Holiday Magical Musings I...
[Continue reading: For Your Viewing Pleasure…]I felt you
This week’s round up is inspired by Felt! I have always wanted to learn at needle felting, to make cute toys for my little one. I bought a book on needlefelting while I was pregnant with my daughter, but of course, never did anything with it. So I’m thinking I might try to really do some needle felting...
[Continue reading: I felt you]Eco Friendly Crafts
So this week’s crafty round up is going to be off the hook! I found so many awesome crafty tutorials! My first find is a tutorial for re purposing ceramic floor tiles into decoupaged coasters. Link Here The next find is a whole slew of eco friendly craft projects! My favorites are the painted china and the fabric...
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2009 Mom Fuse Holiday Gift Guide – Now Accepting Submissions
We are currently accepting product to be included in the 2009 Mom Fuse Holiday Gift Guide. We’re looking for awesome products to be featured for: Women Men Kids Babies/Toddlers New & Pregnant Moms Pets Gifts of all kinds will be included for possible features.. handmade items, electronic items, toys, food,...
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The Big Kid Dream Room!
If you’re reading this, chances are Junior has been begging you to get rid of the Winnie the Pooh characters gracing every square inch of his room. Redecorating can be a daunting – and expensive – task but it doesn’t have to be! You can enlist your child’s help and ideas for creating a personalized space...
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