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4 Budget-Friendly Upgrades for a Fun Backyard

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One of the things that sold us on our home was the large, fenced-in backyard. I envisioned my kids running around and playing outside, but the reality is, they rarely used the yard. I was so surprised! At first, I thought it might be because we don’t have a swing set for them. But, sincemy […]

20 Summer Crafts Kids Will Love

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Alright, parents, the sunshine is here, the jackets have been shed and we are well on our way to summer. If you’re like me, summer is full of excitement but also a tiny bit of dread. On one hand, the loose schedule, sunny days, and vacations are what I live for every year. On the […]

6 Tips for Visiting the Turkey Hill Experience

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Thank you to the Turkey Hill Experience for hosting our visit so I could share our experience and tips for visiting the Turkey Hill Experience with our children with YOU. All opinions are 100% my own! You know how much we love our day trips, friends. And what a sweet treat to touch down on […]

When It Works

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Four years ago, we unknowingly launched ourselves into a foreign world–a world of IEPs, learning support, a tremendous vernacular, and, above all, unprecedented support and kindness. Four years ago, we learned we had a child on the Spectrum. I know our story is unlike those of many. I know how very blessed we are to […]

The Family Link You Need for Your Family’s Screen Time!

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Thank you to Google for sponsoring this post and compensating me as part of the Mom It Forward Influencer Network so I can fill you in on the family link YOU need! All opinions are 100% my own. Ahhh! Any other parents panicking a bit over how to handle all this technology with our kiddos […]

10 Tips for Visiting the Crayola Experience

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Thank you to The Crayola Experience for sponsoring our visit and this post so I could fill you in on these tips for visiting The Crayola Experience. Our love for this place is 100% genuine! We LOVE our local day trips, and our recent Spring Break was the perfect time to pop back to The […]

Tips to Make Moving with Kids Go Smoothly

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Dude, this parenting business is no joke, much less trying to keep house and keep some semblance of order. Having to move house is tricky business, and throw kids into the mix? You’ve got a full-on mess, parents! BUT…fear not. We’ve got some smart tips to make this whole moving with kids business flow as […]

100 Things to Do over Spring Break

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Spring Break is here! Fun! A breather, a space, a precious pause before the end of the year push clamps down, and such a lovely, lovely respite to stop and enjoy life. Need inspiration to kick off the fun? Here are 100 ideas of things to do over Spring Break! 100 Things to Do over […]

ZooAmerica Family-Friendly Events

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Thank you to ZooAmerica for sponsoring this post so I can fill you in on upcoming ZooAmerica family-friendly events All opinions are 100% my own. I have shared before about what a neat place ZooAmerica in Hershey, PA is, and what special memories it holds for my family. It’s such a great place to visit […]

Bioresponsive Game Your Kids’ Way to Self-Regulation

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Thank you to Mightier for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on their very cool bioresponsive game to help your kiddos find their way to self-regulation. All the glowing reviews are 100% my own. I’ve made no secret of our ASD/SPD issues in these parts, friends. Along with these issues comes an […]