I love having the kids home (on and off) for the holidays. Besides all of the holiday traditional foods, I love to make their favorites. I do believe my go-to oatmeal cookies recipe was the first cookies the twins ate and 23 years later, they are still the ones I bake when they come home. And I bake them a lot just to have in…
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I happen to be a frequent target shopper. Yes, you read that right – target! I am obsessed. Target has so many fabulous finds and so many items that are cozy for the winter. I am using many of these for holiday gifts as well as for myself! Being a target fan, I have found it to be a great source for a variety of…
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If you are heading to Washington, DC with the kids, be ready to have an amazing time! You have chosen an outstanding destination for families. My family and I spent a recent school break in the Capitol City and we honestly didn’t want to leave. Filled with a wealth of history, culture, sports, and amazing food, everyone in the family found something they loved. Plus,…
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Each year your child gets older it seems that the time you spend together gets less and less. Half-day preschool three days a week becomes 5 day-a-week kindergarten. Then, all of a sudden they are off to summer camp and in a blink of an eye they are in college. In college, they still have scheduled breaks, but then boom, they are off to the…
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There are numerous Disney World treats I dream about each night. There is something delicious at every park. From Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom to all of the Disney hotels in the Disney Springs area. The food is AMAZING. We all know that Walt Disney World is a magical place for the young and the young at heart. But did you also…
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The best resorts for teens are ones where they won’t totally roll their eyes throughout the entire vacation. If you have teens, you know the look! If you can achieve this, consider yourself golden. But that elusive goal doesn’t come easy. These top teen-friendly resorts all have some things in common. Have a dedicated teen area. Are safe so teens can navigate on their own. Have…
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Southern France is one of my favorite places to visit. Whether I am passing through to somewhere else, headed out on a cruise, or centering my stay around Nice, I love being there. Nice embodies all I adore about that part of the world. The water, the art, the access to so many other areas, the shopping, and, of course, the food. Armed with these…
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Are you wondering if taking a Disney Cruise is the way you want to spend your next family vacation? Not sure if your luxury-loving self can survive on a Disney Cruise? I get it! I wasn’t sure if this was the way to go for me either. What I learned, though, is that there are so many ways this cruise line is a step above…
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You must taste some down home Southern cooking in Atlanta. A visit to the capital of the New South isn’t complete without it. Seriously. You won’t get as far as the Alabama border before being force-fed grits and doused with sweet tea. So, save yourself from that fate and try out one of these five spots to get authentic Southern cooking in Atlanta. Don’t worry…
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Starting a garden is hard work. There are a million different variables to consider before you even plant your seeds. And after planting, there is a whole slew of other questions to consider regarding cultivating and maintaining the health of your plants. With that being said, there is a side of gardening that comes naturally. There is something instinctual about caring for the earth, and…
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Chicago is truly a food mecca. Insiders know that the “Second City” is second to none when it comes to fantastic food. It follows that where to eat will be one of the most important questions you ask yourself when visiting Chicago. My advice…Quit counting calories and follow your nose to the delicious aromas all around you. But if you are looking for some suggestions…
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If you think that there is no such thing as family-friendly LA, then you haven’t visited the City of Angels recently. While there is definitely plenty to do for the over 21 set, the kid-friendly options are plentiful as well. Los Angeles is huge, so be sure you have a car with a full tank of gas, some patience to deal with traffic, and a…
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