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You can’t visit Springfield, Illinois without visiting Abraham Lincoln’s Old State Capitol. It was here that Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous “House Divided” speech and where he would later lie in state after his assassination. Keep reading to see why this is a place full …
Our family recently returned from a short trip to Springfield, Illinois. Our sole purpose was to experience as much of Abraham Lincoln as we could pack into two days. We succeeded, and I was thrilled that the boys loved the trip as much as I …
With summer upon us, you may find yourself wanting to get the kids out of the house and take them on a trip. Afterall, you only get so many summers with your kids before they’re grown, so why not make some lifelong memories. (Check out some of our Disney memories here, here , here, or here.) However, safety is a real concern in today’s world, and you may find yourself asking, “What are some safety tips I can give my kids while we’re on vacation?” Luckily, I’ve got you covered. Read on for some fantastic ideas that real parents use while on vacation.
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It’s June, and around our house, that means TONS of mulberries! My oldest has loved them since he discovered the giant tree in our yard, and our youngest was pretty quick to follow in his big brother’s footsteps. This year, our tree is packed FULL …
In many places, summer vacation has arrived or is right around the corner. That means if you’re anything like our family, you’re probably trying to decide what sort of adventure you want to go on. My kids have been begging to go to the beach …
The end of the school year is quickly approaching. Pretty soon, your social media accounts will start blowing up with reminders. And as if that isn’t stressful enough, you’ll suddenly have to decide what to do for your child’s teachers. Luckily, I’m here to help. Read on for some easy ideas from real teachers to make the end of the school year as stress free as possible.
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Planning a Disney World trip can be a daunting task. There are so many choices from where to stay, what to do, and where to eat. If you’re not looking to spend your life savings on a hotel but still want the Disney experience, then …
If you read last week’s post, then you know I suggested some movies to watch before visiting Magic Kingdom in Disney World. Did you also know there are movies to watch before visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios? In case you have no idea where to start, …
World hunger is a HUGE problem. As an elementary school teacher, I witness that first hand every single day. And the amazing people at Nunbelievable recognize what a huge problem this is too. According to their website, 1 in 6 kids in America don’t know where their next meal will come from. 1 in 6!!!! So that means out of my class of 18 students, exactly 3 of my sweet kids don’t know where their next meal is coming from. This breaks both my momma and teacher heart! But we all can help. Read on to find out how!
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As the world is opening back up and people are taking vacations again, one place you may consider going is Disney World (read about our experience here and here). But if you want to completely immerse yourself in the rides, one of the best things …