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MaryAnne at Mama Smiles Welcome to my blog! I'm MaryAnne, and I write about building a rewarding family life through mindful parenting, hands-on learning, and creative family activities. Learn more.

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Creating a Joyful Family Christmas and Peaceful Holiday Season

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Family Christmases should be joyful affairs. Follow these tips for a peaceful holiday season to create Christmas your family will treasure. Creating a Joyful Family Christmas and Peaceful Holiday Season Christmas is my favorite time of year. I loved this season as a child, and I still adore it as an adult.  I love this time of year as an opportunity to slow … [Read more...] about Creating a Joyful Family Christmas and Peaceful Holiday Season

Legoland California Castle Hotel Review

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My kids had a blast at the Legoland California Castle Hotel last month! We stayed in a Wizard themed room; their cousins stayed in a knight themed room. Here is our Legoland California Castle Hotel review. Legoland California Castle Hotel Review This Legoland Castle Hotel just opened in Legoland California this year! I went to Legoland Denmark as a kit (when we lived in … [Read more...] about Legoland California Castle Hotel Review

Family Living Space House Tour and February 2018 Goals

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A tour of our family living space - how top make an open space living plan work for a family of six. Also, goals for the month of February 2018. Family Living Space House Tour I planned to post a house tour soon after we moved in! Last weekend our house (well, the common living spaces) were mostly-clean, so I snapped a few photos and you get a look at our daily life. All … [Read more...] about Family Living Space House Tour and February 2018 Goals

Winter Fun for Kids: Bring in the Snow for Winter Sensory Play!

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Do you have kids who love to play in the snow, but they don't feel well or you just can't keep dressing them up to go out for two minutes? Try bringing in snow to play with indoors! Winter sensory play brilliance! We don't see much snow since we moved to sunny California, but back when we lived in Massachusetts it was a fixture of our lives for months on end. The kids … [Read more...] about Winter Fun for Kids: Bring in the Snow for Winter Sensory Play!

How to Create a Meaningful Holiday Season for Your Family

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The holidays should be a joyful time, not a stressful time! Use these tips to beat holiday stress and create a truly meaningful holiday season for your family. Growing up, my parents gave me the gift of simple yet meaningful holidays. They created family traditions that were designed to focus on gratitude and giving, and spending time together as a family. Simplify to … [Read more...] about How to Create a Meaningful Holiday Season for Your Family