• August 2023
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    August 2023: CincinnatiPLAYces Calendar

    It’s August 2023! What’s going on this month in and around Cincinnati?! CincinnatiPLAYces has your monthly calendar of kid-friendly fun and events! If you aren’t yet familiar with CincinnatiPLAYces, here is what it’s all about: CincinnatiPLAYces is a group ran by ME (Briana Baker, the owner of Struggle Shuttle)! As a mom of two young girls that can’t stand to be a “STAY AT HOME” mom, I am always on the go! I am passionate about finding FREE or super affordable engaging entertainment and educational experiences for my kids in and around our hometown, Cincinnati. I started tracking all of these places and events on an IG account: @cincinnatiPLAYces. It…

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    POOF! Be Gone! 100% Natural Insect Repellent

    POOF! Be Gone! 100% Natural Insect Repellent made by KJ Solves It is a DEET free, organic, kid and pet friendly bug spray that really works! Made with a blend of 13 pure, organic essential oils, Poof! Be Gone repels a variety of pests! With its’ non-greasy formula, delightful aroma, and convenient size drive this product leaps and bounds ahead of its’ competitors. KJ Solves It is a woman owned and operated company that specializes in natural products. Meet the woman behind KJ Solves It: Kallie Jones (KJ), is a Michigan native with an impressive background in working for major product producing companies, such as: Proctor and Gamble and Nestle.…

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    Funny Truth or Dare Questions

    When boredom strikes, have a great laugh with these funny truth or dare questions! Truth or dare has never been so FUNny! Who doesn’t love a great game of Truth or Dare?! Truth or Dare is truly a classic game that you can play basically anywhere! No game board or pieces needed. No minimum or maximum amount of player. Just mix a little creative juices with your silly side and you’ve got a great game! However, as easy as this game may be to start playing, coming up with new truths and fun dares is HARD! That’s where this amazing list of funny truth or dare questions comes in handy!…

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    Mango Crumble Bars

    Mango crumble bars are perfect for breakfast, brunch or dessert! Irresistibly simple, yet simply irresistible! Impressing your friends and family has never been so easy! This recipe calls for frozen mango/fruit. However, you can use fresh fruit as well! Nothing changes in the recipe if you choose fresh fruit except that you may not need to pat the fresh fruit dry. I just chose to use frozen fruit for the purpose of this recipe because it is easier to keep on hand! I don’t know about you, but fresh fruit doesn’t last long in my house with my kiddos! Speaking of my kiddos, they also LOVE these bars! I would…

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    Cottage Pie

    Cottage pie is Shepard’s Pie with ground beef rather than lamb. A soul warming vegetable and meat stew topped with a cheesy layer of mashed potatoes. A go-to recipe to feed a crowd or to make meal prepping easy! Loved by adults and kids alike makes this a must have recipe for any family! You can always get frilly with a cottage pie and prepare it in individual serving pans or by piping the potatoes on top in a neat design, or you can keep this humble dish humble and serve it the traditional way as described in this recipe. Let’s start with the grocery list for this easy cottage…

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    Easy Crepe Recipe | Breakfast Idea for Kids

    This easy crepe recipe is your answer for that perfect, portable, breakfast idea for kids that they will actually eat! I have two picky eaters and watch four others on a weekly basis and they ALL love these easy crepes! A crepe is basically a really thin pancake, which is a food that most kiddos already love. The problem with pancakes for young kids though is the mess! Syrup gets everywhere! Filling crepes with a thin layer of whatever you choose and then rolling it up practically eliminates the mess! Related Posts: Brown Sugar Pancakes Sneaking Veggies into Toddler Food | Mom Hacks Why do kids love crepe roll ups?…

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    Shower Cubicle Cleaning Hacks

    I was seconds away from completely gutting and renovating my entire bathroom before I discovered these easy shower cubicle cleaning hacks! You may think I’m exaggerating, but I’m not. I had two companies come out to give me an estimate on a complete remodel. However, after the initial shock of the quoted pricing for a bathroom overhaul wore off, I started doing some HEAVY Googling… My husband and I were both at a loss with our stand-up shower. It is subway tiled on two sides and glass surround on the other two, with a shower tray base. Having lived in our home for a decade, cleaning weekly with Scrubbing Bubbles…

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    Nabisco Icebox Cake Recipe

    This Nabisco icebox cake recipe is soon to be a family favorite if it isn’t already! It’s so simple, yet so delicious! It’s the original icebox cake recipe that your grandmother used to make and you know and LOVE! We love this recipe in our family, especially because my 2 and 4 year old daughters can make it themselves! And I love to watch them make it as they are working on their fine motor skills and exercising creativity in whatever they choose to decorate it with! Related Post: Toddler Things | Why Cooking Should be One of Them But let’s get to how you make this original icebox cake…

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