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MAKE IT A NIGHT IN⁠ Staying in can be more fun t

MAKE IT A NIGHT IN⁠
Staying in can be more fun than going out! YouTube has a multitude of date night painting at home videos. Do a simple search and modify for what you are looking for. Grab some sushi, a selection of cheeses from your local grocery store, or whatever easy finger foods you like, and top it off with a bottle of your favorite wine. You can find all the supplies easily at a local craft store or in an all-in-one kit. This is a date that will be full of laughs and fun in your own home with minimal expense.⁠
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I would say, not to listen to anyone else but your

I would say, not to listen to anyone else but your heart.⁠
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Here at Moms in the Trenches, we do a lot of “lo

Here at Moms in the Trenches, we do a lot of “love where you live” activities and posts. With active families, it’s not always possible to get away for a long vacation. Plus, sometimes you need staycation ideas to vacation on a budget.⁠
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Sometimes the best vacations are the ones that happen at home or on a staycation. We often overlook all there is to do in our own backyards, taking for granted the affordable ways to experience something new. That is what travel is after all, right? Having new experiences. I’ve come up with a few ideas on how to be a tourist in your hometown.⁠
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https://momsinthetrenches.com/staycation-ideas-for-the-whole-family/

How do you date your spouse?⁠ ⁠ Let’s go sim

How do you date your spouse?⁠
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Let’s go simple! If you are short on time or money, jump in the pool or hot tub, read a book aloud together, put on some music and dance in the kitchen while cooking, play a game, learn a craft, give each other massage nights, go geocaching, make a scavenger hunt through your town.⁠
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Do you carve out one on one time with the kiddos?⁠
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Some of us always wear headphones when we cook! ⁠
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Get outdoors more this year with the gift of trave

Get outdoors more this year with the gift of travel to the National Parks. If you have a 4th grader, the National Park system has an Every Kid in a Park pass.⁠
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Even if you don’t have a 4th grader, passes are reasonably priced and cover a lot! From the website, “A pass is your ticket to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. Each pass covers entrance fees at national parks and national wildlife refuges as well as standard amenity fees (day use fees) at national forests and grasslands, and at lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A pass covers entrance, standard amenity fees, and day-use fees for a driver and all passengers in a personal vehicle at per vehicle fee areas (or up to four adults at sites that charge per person). Children age 15 or under are admitted free.”⁠
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The cost? $80. For your whole family. There is bound to be something nearby you can visit.⁠
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Let's have some fun!

Let's have some fun!

How often do your kids cook? We have a couple in t

How often do your kids cook? We have a couple in the trenches that love to get their hands dirty and make some treats. Here, Gloria shows how you can make easy Energy Bites.⁠
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This recipe takes about 15 minutes to make and about an hour to chill. (See below for some other option.)⁠
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1 cup rolled oats⁠
1/2 cup mini semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips. I prefer dark chocolate and it does have less sugar.⁠
1/2 cup ground flaxseed. This is the power source and it contains healthy fats and lots of fiber.⁠
1/2 cup natural peanut butter. For added crunch, you can use crunchy peanut butter.⁠
1/3 cup local raw honey. You can add less if you want it less sweet. Raw honey is easily broken down by the body which makes it an ideal sweetener.⁠
1 tsp vanilla extract⁠
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix up thoroughly. This is where the kids come in handy! Form into 1-inch balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for approximately one hour.⁠
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New on the blog this week - 15 Ways to Date Your S

New on the blog this week - 15 Ways to Date Your Spouse!⁠
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There are days. You know them. You’re in a fog. You barely even know what the person you sleep next to every night looks like. Maybe you haven’t actually seen them in a week? This…is unacceptable. Having a solid marriage requires a connection that serves as the foundation of our family. Let’s get inspired! I have compiled a list of amazing ideas from cheap to fancy, simple to detailed ways to date your spouse.⁠
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visit the link in our bio for the full list!⁠
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And do you put date night on the calendar?⁠ ⁠

And do you put date night on the calendar?⁠
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With busy kids, it can be easy to choose convenien

With busy kids, it can be easy to choose convenience over health. And believe me; I get it. Constant meals and constant snacks get exhausting. How often do I need to feed these ravenous little humans? I have performed my best with this incredulous task when I am planned and prepared in advance. Now, I know us moms in the trenches are not always the best at the planning and the prepping, but we at least make an effort. I can get the most out of the day when my kids can be independent. What better recipe to have sitting in a bowl in the fridge than energy bites for kids on the go!⁠
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This recipe takes about 15 minutes to make and about an hour to chill. (See below for some other option.)⁠
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1 cup rolled oats⁠
1/2 cup mini semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips. I prefer dark chocolate and it does have less sugar.⁠
1/2 cup ground flaxseed. This is the power source and it contains healthy fats and lots of fiber.⁠
1/2 cup natural peanut butter. For added crunch, you can use crunchy peanut butter.⁠
1/3 cup local raw honey. You can add less if you want it less sweet. Raw honey is easily broken down by the body which makes it an ideal sweetener.⁠
1 tsp vanilla extract⁠
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix up thoroughly. This is where the kids come in handy! Form into 1-inch balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for approximately one hour.⁠
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#food #kidsinthekitchen #kidsinthekitchenrock #foodie #foodcoma #instayum #foodlovers #igfoodie #foodoftheday #foodspotting #foodforfoodie⁠
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Do you have a resolution to travel more this year?

Do you have a resolution to travel more this year? Your children will long remember the things you do together, rather than the things they get. Make 2020 a banner year and plan for these best travel experiences that you can give to your family. There’s still time to plan!⁠
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What kinds of things does your family like to do when traveling? Of course, you can give the big vacation items, but what other experiences can you do that might not be a full vacation. Even if you take a day trip somewhere, or a weekend close to home, these are some of the best travel experiences you can give.⁠
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Do you need a "Calgon take me away moment?"⁠ ⁠

Do you need a "Calgon take me away moment?"⁠
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How much play time do your big kids get? I think w

How much play time do your big kids get? I think we focus often on making sure our younger kids are getting plenty of outside time, and play dates with friends, that sometimes we forget the teenagers need it too. Today we were able to get some of the trench kids out to the local playground. They climbed, they ran, they played hide and seek, and came up with their own challenges. Plenty of studies show that spending time in nature improves mood, and reduces stress. We often don’t think about the fact that our teenagers may have stress too. With so many activities and school pressures it’s nice to be able to get outside and remember to be a kid again.
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I’m going this month to see one of my favorite c

I’m going this month to see one of my favorite classic books come alive on stage. Us Moms in the Trenches are huge advocates for teaching using theater. @orlandorep offers curriculum to go right along with their shows and we absolutely love it. Check out their page and all they have to offer. They have field trip shows as well as weekend shows. Click the link in our bio for more on how we use theater to teach. .
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We're back in a routine but need some new binge-wo

We're back in a routine but need some new binge-worthy shows. Whatcha got?⁠
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How often do your kids snack?⁠ ⁠ We have a sna

How often do your kids snack?⁠
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We have a snack solution on the blog. Click the link in our bio for more info. ⁠
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We #homeschool. I work at home. We spend a lot o

We #homeschool. I work at home. We spend a lot of time at home! It seemed like there was a constant need for #snacking in our home. I’m not sure what it is about being at home that makes kids feel the need to eat every 5 minutes…but it does. From my experience, it’s a worldwide problem.⁠
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I MADE A SOLUTION TO THE CONSTANT SNACKING PROBLEM⁠
I know, you’re asking, “What? A solution?” A solution to the age-old “my kids eat me out of house and home” dilemma? Since I work at home, I often need my kids to be independent. One day, when I realized I was helping them with snacks or answering their questions about food what seemed like every 5 minutes, I decided enough was enough and took matters into my own hands.⁠
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OUR SNACK SCHEDULER⁠
I posted a schedule on our pantry. They were no longer allowed to eat outside of the posted times. You can work a schedule based on your family and your needs, but this is my guarantee. As long as they follow the rules, this will solve your world hunger problems.⁠
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8:30 Breakfast (Like a full, real breakfast. Not first breakfast, or round one. But (choose one) pancakes/waffle/cereal and some fruit and glass of milk.⁠
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10:30 Snack (I keep a variety and I keep them healthy.)⁠
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12:00 Lunch (They can make their own or eat leftovers for the most part. I have also prepared boxes and left them in the fridge on occasion.)⁠
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3:00 Snack⁠
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6:00 Dinner (I have them help prepare dinner.)⁠
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HOW THIS STOPPED THE CONSTANT NEED SNACKS ⁠
There have been so many benefits to involving them in food and cooking. They gain a perspective of the money and work involved in preparing all the food they ask for. There is also a benefit in that they don’t want to do the prep and clean up as well so they will sometimes forego the extra food. And the best benefit? There is no longer a constant need for kids’ snacking.⁠
We’ve been doing this for 2 years now. It’s easy, it’s fun, and they love it!⁠
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Happy New Year. Tell us what's going to happen th

Happy New Year. Tell us what's going to happen this year!⁠
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