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Empowering Girls to Live Up to their Full Potential in a Refugee Camp
In honor of International Women’s Day 2 weeks ago, this post is dedicated to all the women and girls around the world who are working hard everyday and are persevering to have equal rights and opportunities. While volunteering in the refugee camp of Piraeus in Athens Greece, I noticed many teenage boys did not believe their teenage girl peers could for play football (soccer), volleyball and other activities. Being a teenage girl myself, these stereotypes bothered me so much that we tried our best to break these stereotypes and encourage the other girls to do the same. My family and I started by primarily empowering girls to believe in themselves…
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What’s Hot in Southern California :: March 2017
Spring is upon us finally here in Southern California! There are lots of fun and free activities for you and your family to check out this month. What is your favorite thing to do during spring in your hometown? Image courtesy of San Diego Magazine. March 4-5 & 11-12, Dana Point Festival of Whales Celebrate gray whales as they make their annual migration from the Arctic down the West Coast to Baja, Mexico. The Festival of Whales includes a parade with the whale-themed floats, whale-watching excursions and environmental activities, as well as sand sculpting, crafts and concerts. Location: Dana Point www.festivalofwhales.com Image courtesy of Expedia.com March 4-5, Mufaro’s…
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Beyond Giza – 4 Incredible Destinations and Experiences in Egypt
From the lush Nile Valley to the dry desert dunes, Egypt is a land of beauty and contrasts. Here you can experience the history and culture of the Ancient Egyptians that lived so long ago and immerse yourself in the world of Egyptology and adventure. But what is there to see beyond just the Pyramids? Here are 4 amazing destinations and activities to experience the real culture and history of Egypt beyond Giza. Luxor Located in the heart of Egypt, Luxor is a perfect place to experience the real culture and see some of the most impressive and stunning sites in the whole country. Here you can find Karnak Temple,…
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Travel :: Tips and Highlights for Visiting Thailand with Kids
“You’re going Where??? To Thailand??? And you you’re taking the kids??? Wow…” That pretty much sums up the reaction we got when we told people where we were headed over Thanksgiving break. I understand their reactions. After I got married and started planning to have kids, my motto was “I’ll never stop travelling! We’ll just bring the kids with us, of course!” In my previous life (as I like to call it), I was blessed with a love of travel. I visited 5 continents and over 25 countries and I had no intention of letting a silly little thing called “motherhood” get in the way of continuing…
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Meet Elmo and Abby Cadabby at the Sesame Street: K is for Kindness Pop-Up Tour February 25th
About the Sesame Street: K is for Kindness Tour HBO and Sesame Workshop—in partnership with PBS SoCal/KOCE and the County of Los Angeles Library —present the Sesame Street: K is for Kindness Tour, a free, experiential tour timed to and inspired by the new, 47th season of Sesame Street. Created for preschool fans and their families, this immersive, limited-engagement tour features hands-on digital learning fun, participation from including bilingual English / Spanish books and activities, “meet and greets” with the costumed characters, a 15-minute interactive live stage show starring walk-around versions of the series’ beloved characters Elmo and Abby Cadabby, and other special surprises! You all know I am such…
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Travel :: Head to Disneyland this year!
You may have heard that Disneyland tickets went up this week, but the good news is our lovely dandelion can still get current discount prices! You can save up to $32 per ticket by booking through our affiliate link now through next Tuesday, February 21, 2017. This could mean savings of over $100 for a family of four! The week after ticket prices go up at the gate, we still have our discount tickets is one of our busiest weeks of the year! Check out the Get Away Today site to see the savings, answers to your most frequently asked questions about their tickets and the price increase, and most…
