This week at Family Fun Friday we are looking at ways we can save time and simplify. There is always so much to do and so little time to do it all. Since we can’t magically add more time to our day let’s get some tips from other busy parents for saving time and simplifying our lives. A quick and easy cinnamon roll recipe will help you put a delicious meal on the table and cost you little time in the kitchen. The cooler weather is here, a great excuse to clean out and declutter that closet with a seasonal clothing switch. Holiday parties and family dinners are filling up our calendars, finding your perfect planner is a great way to stay organized.

Our moms are sharing their favorite fun finds this week. Cooking a pumpkin can be easier than you think and the whole family can join in. We are also sharing 20 natural ways to fight cold season because who has time to be sick? With so much already on our to-do list, let’s spend a little bit of time learning how we can save time and simplify our lives.

Every week at HappyandBlessedHome.com we share the talents and top posts from our blogging friends all around the web with HappyandBlessedHome.com readers via: Family Fun Friday. The Family Fun Friday Team reviews 100+ link-ups to select the top features in the following categories: Encouraging Posts for Moms, Recipes, Family Fun, and Homeschooling. Every week is different and is tailored to the trends that are current to help moms save time and energy so they can have more freedom to do what they love best – enjoy family fun!

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Giveaways, recipes, homeschooling, kid’s activities and free printables, we’ve got you covered at Family Fun Friday. If you are looking for the best tips, links, resources, freebies and more – you’ve come to the right place! Family Fun Friday is all about connecting as a family. We feature great ideas for family fun, and things to help moms get things done so they have more time to spend doing what they love to do – be with family! Welcome to our community!

Save Time and Simplify at Family Fun Friday

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Monica created Family Fun Friday and blogs at HappyandBlessedHome.comwhere she shares, easy recipes, free preschool tools and printables, encouraging words for moms, and ideas for having fun together as a family. Follow: Blog / Facebook /Pinterest / Twitter /Google + /Bloglovin’/Instagram. Monica will round-up all the Family Fun Friday posts.

Herchel enjoys blogging about parenting, organizing, crafting, and having good old-fashioned kid fun on her blog Gym, Craft, Laundry. Follow: Blog /Facebook/Pinterest / Twitter /Google +. Herchel will feature organizing and family fun.


Whitney blogs at That Square Plate. She loves cooking small, flavorful dishes with fresh ingredients, and seafood! She was a picky eater growing up and now she aims to catch up on all she missed! Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter/ Instagram/ Bloglovin. Whitney will feature delicious and easy recipes.

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Special Thanks

Thanks to all my blogging friends for linking up last week at Family Fun Friday. I have a special YouTube Video for you at Thank You All My Blogging Friends! So many great ideas, crafts and things to do! If you link up, you permit me to use your pictures/ideas as part of future posts and/or social media. Now on to some fabulous posts for moms.

Thanks again for all your wonderful ideas! I hope these Family Friendly and Fun ideas inspire you.

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I love how fall inspires a “new year” and “new you” proposition for many families! I think you’ll love these wonderful posts scripted by some of the most talented bloggers I know!

Stay on track with tips and tools to save time and simplify.

I have great news! We (most of us) get an extra hour this weekend. Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night. I love daylight savings time. Why? Because we are saving time! I love saving…money, time, my sanity. That’s why I am extra excited about Family Fun Friday this week. I am sharing some practical ways to save time and simplify life. Decluttering, planning, quick food, staying healthy – these are all great ways to save time and keep you (and me) on track.

Nobody has time to be sick. I love these 20 Natural Ways to Kick a Cold from Alicia at Your Vibrant Family. It feels good knowing I am doing my best to keep my family healthy using natural remedies.
If you have a pumpkin sitting on your porch or in your house, Julie at Frugally Blonde shares step by step How to Cook a Pumpkin. She also shows us how to clean and even freeze your squash. It’s more simple than I thought.
It’s probably time to put away the shorts and tank tops, the cooler weather is finally settling in. A Life in Balance shows us How to Do the Seasonal Clothing Switch. Organize your closet and update your wardrobe.
Are you a planner lover, need help finding one that will work for you? Planners are a fantastic tool to help you get and stay organized. Kayse at Kayse Pratt reviews 11 top of the line planners in her Ultimate Planner Review.
Don’t let your purse become a black hole. Simplify and organize your carry all with these tips to Organize Your Purse in 10 Minutes shared by Pickles and Peppers.
Homemade cinnamon rolls on your breakfast table in under an hour? Love, Laurie shows us how this time saving and delicious meal is posisble with her Quick Small Batch No-Rise Cinnamon Rolls recipe.

Last Minute October Crafts!

Herchel’s rounded up some Last Minute October Crafts on Gym Craft Laundry. An easy enough for a preschooler fall wreath and a spooky tea towel are just two ways to squeeze a little more crafty creativity into the month. If you have a minute, show Herchel some bloggy love on Facebook.

Pumpkin Goodies

Check out Whitney’s Pumpkin Goodies post on her blog That Square Plate. Don’t forget about all the yummy treats you can make with your pumpkins. Rice Krispie pumpkin treats and an herbal pumpkin mocha will give you the extra kick needed to get through the busy days. Give Whitney some Facebook sugar here: That Square Plate on Facebook.

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