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Free Admission During National Park Week April 16-24
Free Admission And Festivities For All During National Park Week April 16-24 ALL AMERICANS ENCOURAGED TO #FINDYOURPARK AND CELEBRATE THE NPS CENTENNIAL As the National Park Service (NPS) celebrates 100 years of protecting and preserving the nation’s parks and monuments, all Americans are encouraged to get out and #FindYourPark during National Park Week, April 16 through 24. All National Park Service entrance fees will be waived for the week so choose a park, near or far, and discover what makes it unique. Each of the 410 national parks is a thread in the tapestry that tells the story of our country – its beautiful landscapes, diverse culture, and rich heritage. Throughout the…
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The 3 Must-See Cities in Andalucia, Spain
One of my favorite regions in Spain is Andalucia. As the southern part of Spain and just across the water from Morocco, it has a Spanish vibe with an Arabic influence. With its quaint villages, stunning views, amazing sights, and proximity to gorgeous blue sea, Andalucia is a perfect place for a relaxing and culturally-rich vacation. So here are my favorite 3 cities in Andalucia! Granada Granada is known for its beautiful architecture and stunning palaces. Here you will find small winding streets and cute cafes that are all looked over by the magical hilltop palace – the Alhambra. The Alhambra was a Moorish palace and is famous for its stunning…
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4 Steps to Getting Your Home Shiny and Happy!
This year I’ve been on a mission to get our home decluttered and organized. I’ve read several books that recommend steps for getting and keeping your home organized and drop-by ready. I’ve had more than my share of situations where friends and neighbors stop-by and I have to apologize for the state of the house and I was tired of that. Don’t get me wrong, life happens, houses get messy (and dirty) but I wanted a home that would be 1) happy 2) organized and 3) peaceful. I find when I have less clutter I feel more at peace in my home. How about you? Are you affected emotionally when the house is disorganized and messy? Here are some…
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Go Green this Easter :: Basket and Craft Ideas!
Easter is here! I have such fond memories of hunting for Easter eggs as a kid that each year I try to make it special for my daughter. We usually host the neighborhood Easter egg hunt and love seeing the kids excited about finding little treasures. For the older kids I put money in the eggs and ask them not to pick up the eggs that are “hidden” in plain site. These guys are for the little ones! This year we have some green ideas to incorporate this year for Easter. From using recycled and shredded colored craft paper to fill your baskets to making your own confetti…
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Take Your Kids to Venice, Italy for Carnevale! 7 Fun Activities They Will Love
The yearly celebration of Carnival is enjoyed in many cities around the world. Although Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans are the most well-known for their elaborate carnival escapades, the elegant, traditional and exciting Carnevale in Venice, Italy is a great way to celebrate with the whole family. The Venetians have made their age-old Carnevale celebration into a 17-day fun fest for all ages and offer many interesting and creative activities for kids. Here are 7 fun, historic and educational activities for kids during Venice Carnevale: 1. Dressing Up in Costume All kids will enjoy dressing up like it’s Halloween and not just for one day – but for over…
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Education :: Complete Preschool Curriculum
This is our second year as a homeschool family. I have a preschooler who will be going into kinder this fall and a second grader. Last year I didn’t do anything formal with my three year old since figuring out homeschool with my first grader was hard enough. When she wanted to participate I gave her manipulatives, things to color, sticker books, or our wipe-clean books to help her practice pen control. This year I was more structured and always had something available for her to do that counted as “school work”. She likes learning, so it’s important to me that I always have something for her to do.…