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After School Routine for 1st Graders
It’s hard to believe it’s already September and we’re almost a month into the new school year! With my daughter now in first grade, I wanted to establish a clear after school routine right from the start. In this article, I am going to share my first grader’s after school routine and explain the importance and benefits of establishing a routine. Here is a checklist of my first grader’s after school routine. This is a basic summary of how our evenings play out after school. Keep reading for more details and suggestions for each item. Benefits of routine Before I go more in depth, I wanted to list a few of…
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Ultimate Fall Bucket List
30 fun things to do with the family this fall! Looking for fun things to do with the family this fall? This ultimate fall bucket list is packed with awesome ideas to celebrate the season including things to bake, parties to host, fun family outings and more! This list will have you and your family enjoying all that fall has to offer from the changing colors of the leaves, the beautiful weather, getting into the spooky spirit, and of course all things pumpkin. Ultimate Fall Bucket List 1. Go apple picking Find a nearby apple orchard and bring home a bag of of apples that you picked yourself. Check the…
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Interesting Birthday Idea: Take a Trip Instead of Exchanging Gifts
My husband and I stopped exchanging gifts for our birthdays. What we do now is so much better. One year we decided that instead of buying gifts for each other, we would put the money towards an upcoming trip. We ended up having an amazing time and are left with this fantastic lifelong memory. Below are some specific ideas of how to use the extra money towards a memorable vacation with your significant other followed by ideas how to celebrate each other on your birthdays without exchanging gifts. Ideas how to put the money towards a memorable vacation instead of exchanging gifts There are so many great ways to use…
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The Mist Trail: Epic Hike in Yosemite National Park
In my last post, Yosemite National Park: Amazing 3 Day Itinerary for First Time Visitors, I shared a little bit about my experience hiking the Mist Trail. I wanted to go into more detail about this amazing hike including what to wear, what to pack, trail info, route options, and of course share more photos and videos! Mist Trail Location The trailhead is located in the eastern part of Yosemite Valley. There is no parking available at the trailhead. The best option is to take the free shuttle to Happy Isles stop 16. If you’re not staying in the valley, I would recommend parking in the nearby Curry Village parking…
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Yosemite National Park: Amazing 3 Day Itinerary for First Time Visitors
Yosemite National Park should be on everyone’s travel bucket list! The first time I saw photos of Yosemite, I knew I had to go there one day. It looked like a dreamland! Located on the eastern side of central California in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Yosemite is famous for its stunning granite cliffs and abundant waterfalls. When my husband and I were invited to a wedding at Tenaya Lodge right outside of Yosemite, I jumped at the opportunity to extend our trip to include 3 days exploring the park. I’m so excited to share my experience at Yosemite National Park because it absolutely lived up to my high expectations…
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Toy Story Birthday Party: 21 Ideas for an Awesome Party
1. Toy Story birthday party backdrop Party backdrops are an easy way to add to the theme of any party. They look great behind a treat table or can be used as a backdrop for photos. I usually purchase a 5 x 7 foot backdrop for my parties. This Toy Story birthday party backdrop looked great at my son’s party! 2. Toy Story birthday party balloon garland Balloon garlands are a great addition to really make a party backdrop stand out. They are inexpensive, easy to put together, and make a big statement! Guests at my parties always comment how great the balloons look. I purchased a kit for this…
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How to Make an Etch A Sketch Picture Frame
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10 Reasons to Stay at Embassy Suites Niagara Falls, Canada
If you are planning a trip to Niagara Falls, Canada I would definitely recommend staying at the Embassy Suites Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel in Ontario, Canada. Here are 10 reasons you should stay at this hotel. 1. Excellent location You can walk out of the hotel and be at the top of the Horseshoe Falls within minutes. There is a short bridge and ramp from the back of the hotel to the top of the Incline Railway. My kids loved the railway! The fun, convenience, and accessibility are worth the small cost. It’s a very short ride down to the Table Rock Welcome Center where we picked up a…
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Disney World Outfit Inspiration for the Whole Family
If you’re planning a trip and need Disney World outfit inspiration, you’ve come to the right place. Matching family T-shirts or coordinating outfits are super fun and make for great photos! Here is what my family wore to all 4 Disney World theme parks. I’ve also included links to where you can purchase some of the shirts and accessories and a few other ideas to inspire you to plan your perfect Disney outfits. Magic Kingdom My 5 year old daughter’s all time favorite Disney princess is Cinderella. Dressing her in a Cinderella inspired outfit for her first trip to Disney World was a must! She does have a beautiful dress-up…
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Complete List of Disney World Park Bag Essentials
A fun and successful day at Disney World starts with a well packed park bag. This complete list of Disney World park bag essentials will help prepare you for anything that might pop up throughout the day. This guide will go over everything you need and why it is important to pack. I’ve also included some product recommendations for items I found particularly useful and links to where you can buy them. Before I dive into the park bag list, here are a couple of things to keep in mind: Everything you need to pack in your Disney World park bag Tech items and accessories What to pack to beat the…
