December, 2014 | PTPA | Parent Tested Parent Approved

I never really realized it until just now but my family and I have a lot of holiday traditions, in fact the list is so long that if I told you everything this post would probably end up being about that instead of what it’s supposed to be about. “What is it supposed to be about?” you ask. Well, it’s…

Food & Drink

Christmas Dinner On A Budget | Christmas Dinner for 8 People for Only $51.69 with Printable Grocery List and Recipes

PTPADecember 12, 2014

I’m sure by now that planning for Christmas is already on your mind. You’ve probably ordered your Christmas cards, made your gift list, put up the tree and have started planning for guests. It seems like with all of the planning and budgeting for gifts, we often forget about budgeting for our holiday meal and when the time comes to…

Everyday Parenting Lifestyle

Give Back This Holiday Season

PTPADecember 12, 2014

When I was growing up we did not have much money so I was extremely thankful for what I was given. I believe that because of this, I learned the art of selflessness and the joy of giving. As an adult and mom of 6 kids I do my very best to instill the love of giving within my kids.…

Pop Culture

How to hold a “Yankee Swap” for dummies #TisTheSeason

PTPADecember 11, 2014

Each year I have mentioned to people that one of my favorite things to do during the holiday season is go to a Yankee swap performed on Christmas Night by my father in law’s side of the family. It usually gets asked by multiple people as to what it is, how it is done and get the comment…

Everyday Parenting Lifestyle

8 Crazy Nights

PTPADecember 10, 2014

Recently, I‘ve been asked about Chanukah and how it is celebrated so I thought I would share a little bit about our Chanukah traditions. Many of you may know a little bit about the holiday from Adam Sandlers famous Chanukah song that we have 8 crazy days of lighting candles and gift giving. But not only that, our ancestors were…

Crafts & DIY

DIY Ugly Christmas Sweater Ornaments

PTPADecember 10, 2014

You know, back in the day when I wore brightly coloured holiday sweaters filled with leaping reindeer and dancing elves to my job as a Kindergarten teacher, I thought I was just another teacher wearing a tacky Christmas sweater to amuse the kids. I never imagined that it would become a whole trend, complete with ugly Christmas sweater parties…

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Share the tradition of the PTPA winning American Girl

PTPADecember 10, 2014

Do you love American Girl like we do? Well, have you checked them out recently? They just debuted their BeForever line this fall in stores nationwide as well as online and it has girls everywhere excited. Why are they so excited? Friends, welcome back Samantha Parkington. Like all girls of the 80s, Samantha was the one doll I wanted more…

Food & Drink

Merry Mixed Bean Curry Dip With Cheese

PTPADecember 9, 2014

It’s that time of year! Yes, Christmas is one of the best times to have people over, whether it be family or a gathering of your friends, to celebrate and have fun! One of the things that people have at a get-together is food, especially around the holiday season. I just had a few of my friends over for a…

Food & Drink

Melted Snowman Dip Recipe

PTPADecember 8, 2014

This simple dessert recipe is perfect for any Christmas party, or Frozen themed birthday-party. With only a few ingredients and some fun things to dip, this light and fluffy dip is ready in less than 15 minutes! Melted Snowman Dip Recipe Ingredients: 1/2 cup chocolate chips (mini) 1 8oz cream cheese, softened 1 15oz ricotta cheese 2/3 cup powdered sugar 1…

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Tis The Season To Give Back In Your Community

PTPADecember 7, 2014

The holidays are a wonderful time of love, sharing and family. It is also the perfect time for reflection and gratitude. As we prepare for the holiday season it is so important to reflect on how blessed we all are. We have a roof over our head, food in our fridge and while the bank statements may not always remain…

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