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Unique Teacher Appreciation Gifts

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Got a favorite teacher you want to spoil this year? Teacher Appreciation Day is just around the corner and you might be looking for some special teacher appreciation gift ideas for your favorite teacher. Skip the apple mug or gift card this year and really knock their socks off with these unique teacher appreciation gifts. As a former teacher, I can tell you that these ... Read More

New Orleans Attractions for Kids

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Mardi Gras and Bourbon Street might be the some of the most famous New Orleans attractions but they're not typically ones you think of as being kid-friendly. Luckily they're just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to finding things to do in NOLA with kids. During our recent family vacation to New Orleans we discovered that the Crescent City is full of fantastic attractions ... Read More

What I’m Reading (April 2018)

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It can be totally overwhelming to pick a new book, and when reading time is limited I want to make sure that my choices are going to be well worth it. About once a month, I share my reading list in the hopes that it makes your reading list a bit easier to navigate and, more importantly, helps you discover books you really love. After all, life is too short to read books you ... Read More

Vacation Prep: How to Get the Whole Family Helping + A Free Printable

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A few weeks before most of our trips I start to get a low rumble of anxiety in my stomach. You know, that nagging feeling that there's a mounting to-do list and a shrinking timeline? Don't get me wrong, I love traveling and it's a huge part of our family's life, but even after all the trips we've taken I still sort of dread the prep and responsibility I feel for getting ... Read More

New Orleans: Exploring the French Quarter With Kids

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When I say New Orlean's French Quarter, my guess is you're not picturing a family-friendly scene. In fact you're probably visualizing the exact opposite! And there are certainly parts of the French Quarter that are NSFK (not safe for kids) but the reality is that most of two-thirds of a square mile that make up the historic French Quarter of New Orleans are perfectly safe for ... Read More