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The #1 No-Fail Sensory Fun for All Ages

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***Thank you to SpinMaster for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on their cool Feel the Fun van tour and the no-fail sensory fun that is such a hit!*** This summer has been all about enjoying cool adventures, and when we heard the Kinetic Sand Feel the Fun van tour was touching […]

Screen Time Balance

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It’s probably fair to say that we all spend too much time in front of screens these days. I’m in front of one right now writing these thoughts down, and I know I will be back in front of it later on today. When it comes to our kids, we often let them spend their […]

The Country Music Festival in Your Backyard!

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***Thank you to Citadel Country Spirit USA for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on the country music festival touching down in the Brandywine Valley next weekend!*** Sometimes magic happens, friends. Sometimes all the planets align and the people you most want to see in concert land IN YOUR BACKYARD. My husband […]

Chew Your Way to Savings this August:

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***This post was sponsored by Trident Gum as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in this post about how to chew your way to savings this August are my own.*** August can be such a tricky time for us mamas! With the frenzy of summer still running, while working […]

10 Reasons to Love the Family-Friendly King and Prince Resort

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***Thank you to the King and Prince Resort for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on why the incredibly family-friendly King and Prince Resort is a must-visit!*** You know those magical unicorn times with kids, the rare ones when you think, “Sweet! We’ve got this family gig down and it’s working out–it’s […]

All We Ever Wanted Book Club Discussion

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Happy August, friends! Before we get to our book club‘s All We Ever Wanted Book Club Discussion, let’s pause a moment to take stock. How’s your summer season going? If your neck of the woods looks anything like ours, things are hopping! I saw this someecard the other day and could completely relate! Despite all the chaos, […]

10 Smart Tips for a First-Time Visit to Gatorland

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***Thank you to Gatorland for hosting my family for our first-time visit to Gatorland and sponsoring this post so I could share our experience with you!*** A year ago, one of my husband’s co-workers shared such a glowing, rave review of Gatorland, our interest was very piqued. So when we decided on a family road […]