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The Ultimate Vacation Packing List

The Ultimate Vacation Packing List

Packing for vacation can be a daunting task, especially if you have kids. Not only do you have to make sure you have everything you need, but you have little people that you’re also responsible for. But don’t let the thought of packing for a 

Advice for New Teachers

Advice for New Teachers

Congratulations! You’ve worked so hard and landed that dream teaching job. You may find yourself asking, now what? Read on for some advice I’ve collected over the years from teachers themselves to get your new career off to a great start.

Back to School Sale with TvStoreOnline

Back to School Sale with TvStoreOnline

My soon to be 7th grader has started a countdown of how many days until school starts. And this evening, he let me know, that there aren’t many days left. He also reminded me that we need to start back to school shopping. (Which also reminded me that we need to get back into morning and evening routines soon.) So imagine his excitement when I found out TvStoreOnline is having an awesome back to school sale!

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6 Ways To Help Your Elementary Child Prepare for Next School Year

6 Ways To Help Your Elementary Child Prepare for Next School Year

Depending on where you live, school either just let out for the summer, or summer is quickly coming to an end. In either case, you may find yourself asking, “What can I do to help my child prepare for the next school year?” And if 

Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Gatlinburg

Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Gatlinburg

My oldest is a fan of all things weird. The kid begs every year for the newest Guinness Book of World Records. And I always end up buying it for him. So when I knew we’d be in Gatlinburg on our recent vacation, I knew 

Best Places to Eat in Pigeon Forge

Best Places to Eat in Pigeon Forge

As you drive up and down the strip in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee you will find yourself bombarded by the number of restaurant choices. In fact, you might even find yourself asking, “Where do I even start?” Read on for some recommendations from our recent trip.

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Kid Friendly Things to Do in Pigeon Forge

Kid Friendly Things to Do in Pigeon Forge

Our family just returned from a week long stay in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. If you’ve done any amount of reading about Pigeon Forge, you’ll see that it is one of the top 10 tourist spots. But don’t let that scare you. It turned out to 

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins Recipe

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins Recipe

A Quick, Easy Snack or Breakfast Are you looking for a quick and easy snack or breakfast idea to fend off starving kids while they’re on summer break? Look no farther because these peanut butter banana muffins require only a few ingredients and come together 

8 Great Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

8 Great Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day will be here in a few short weeks. As a mom myself, one of the best gifts that anyone could give me would be a day off. However, it’s always nice to get that special mom in your life a small gift to show your appreciation. Not sure what to get her? Then read on for some inspiration. Because who better to ask than a real mom herself.

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5 Money Earning Apps for iPhone

5 Money Earning Apps for iPhone

For years I was skeptical of making money using apps. I mean, it sounded like a great idea, but I wasn’t sure if it could really work for me. However, when we decided to take our family to Disney World a couple of years ago,