Category: Smile
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Yes, Big Kids Can Have Fun At LEGOLAND New York Resort
LEGOLAND NEW YORK Resort is a popular theme park located in Orange County, N.Y., about 90 minutes from New York City. The resort includes multiple-themed lands based off of popular LEGO franchises, including Ninjago, LEGO Pirates and LEGO City. Within these lands are various experiences from immersive dark rides to…
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Rain could not wash out our fun at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Consistently named as one of the most beautiful theme parks in the world, Busch Gardens Williamsburg draws millions of visitors every year. Designed to feel like a condensed tour of Europe, the park features several lands that each pay homage to a unique country including England, France, Italy and Germany.…
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5 tips for a better family vacation
Memorial Day weekend is almost here, bringing the unofficial start of summer and the start of vacation season. With two children ages eight and ten, my husband and I have experienced many family vacations, and, over the years, I have picked up some helpful tips to make these trips more…
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5 ways to put yourself first this Mother’s Day (and beyond)
Mother’s Day is almost here, and, if you are like, many moms I know, I am going to bet you are too busy to think about how you might treat yourself that day. I am going to further assume most of the time you are thinking about your kids, your…
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Hey You! The Nat Geo Kids book Earth Day GIVEAWAY is here
I am celebrating Earth Day (April 22) by giving away SEVEN Nat Geo Kids books! National Geographic is a trusted name in education, and I am proud to say our home library has held many Nat Geo Kids titles over the years. With Earth Day on its way, I was…
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My husband and I bond over how bad ESPN can be
My husband follows the same routine every weekday morning. He pours himself a cup of coffee and sits down to watch ESPN’s “Get Up!” before beginning his work day. Though I am not much of a sports fan and have even vocalized my disdain for a culture that allows rapists…
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Check out these great children’s books that make perfect holiday gifts
Books make wonderful gifts, and unlike many of the toys we buy them that sit collecting dust after being played with for maybe ten minutes, they tend to be enjoyed long after the holidays have ended. If you’re looking for some ideas for books to get your children this holiday…
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20 Reasons why I am a terrible parent (according to the Internet)
Being a parent today means having access to a wealth of information to guide you toward raising your kids in the best possible way. In the “old” days our parents and grandparents maybe had a handful of books and an occasional newspaper advice column to turn to for help. Most…
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5 Trick-or-treating etiquette tips to embrace this Halloween
Halloween is fast approaching, and kids everywhere are counting down the days until they can go trick-or-treating. Stocking up on candy and other goodies is a joyous time for lots of children, however, unfortunately that fun can be spoiled by bad behavior from kids AND adults. I won’t say my…
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Smelly Proof Is A Sustainable Alternative To Single-Use Plastic Bags
I have two kids in school who bring their snacks and lunch to school with them every day. While I do my best to pack their food in sustainable containers, I sometimes find them lacking. Like many “green” products, they are too bulky, too hard to clean or flimsy. I…
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