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Tulip Time in Holland, Michigan- A Can’t Miss Festival!
Did you know an entire Dutch town exists on the west side of Michigan? The town of Holland is home to the Tulip Time Festival, excellent restaurants and surrounded by wineries. Holland, Michigan is a great place for a spring time weekend getaway! Where is Holland, Michigan? Tulip Time in Michigan Where to Eat in Holland, MichiganMore to do in Holland Where is Holland, Michigan? Holland is located about 150 miles east of Chicago or 180 miles west of Detroit near the west coast of Michigan. A gorgeous little town, it is perfect for a romantic getaway or a weekend with the entire family. Some links may be affiliate links.…
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The Music Man Square in Mason City, Iowa
When traveling through the cornfields of the midwest, it can be difficult to find fun places to stop and stretch your legs. Luckily for us, we stumbled upon Mason City, Iowa and found an entire little town ready to be explored! This post may contain affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Mason City…or River City? If you’re familiar at all with the Meredith Wilson masterpiece The Music Man, then Mason City might sound familiar! Mr. Wilson loosely based his musical on his hometown, Mason City, Iowa. Sitting about 120 miles North of Des Moines,…
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The Top Things you MUST do on the NCL Bliss!
The NCL Bliss is making her maiden Alaskan voyage of the year! Will you be joining her soon? If so, come along for a tour of the NCL Bliss cruise ship. Deck by deck we will discover all this gigantic city at sea has to offer! Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small commission at NO extra cost to you. NCL Bliss Statistics Did you know….? A Deck-by-Deck tour of the NCL Bliss Decks 1-4 These lower decks are for crew and for entering and exiting while in port. On embarkation and debarkation days you will use a…
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Mother-Daughter Bonding at American Girl Cafe in Chicago
Moms of a certain age (ahem) can certainly remember drooling over the American Girl catalog. Now it’s our turn to share this timeless line of books and toys with our own daughters! Join me as I tour the American Girl store and cafe in Chicago, Illinois. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small commission at NO extra cost to you! The American Girl Place The store and cafe are located in the same space in the Water Tower Place mall at 835 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611. There is a parking garage around the corner from the mall…
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A FREE Place to Visit in Philadelphia-The Fireman’s Hall Museum
Traveling in big cities can be expensive. That’s why it’s always great when you stumble upon something FREE! The Philadelphia Fireman’s Hall Museum is a great place to explore and it won’t lighten your wallet. Fireman’s Hall Museum- Philadelphia is home to the very first firehouse (thanks Ben Franklin!), so it is only fitting that it would host such a great fire museum. The building has been refinished from the original 1898 firehouse to hold relics from fire history. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a small purchase, I may make a commission at no extra cost to you. Where is Fireman’s Hall Museum…
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Simple Checklist with Timeline for Planning Your Disney World Vacation!
Planning your trip to Walt Disney World can be overwhelming. I’ve created a simple checklist just for Disney World. Plus it has a timeline to help your vacation become less stressful! Don’t worry about missing important reservation deadlines, read on and download the checklist today. Some links are affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small commission at NO extra cost to you! Planning your trip to Disney World Once you’ve chosen Disney World as your next vacation spot, there are several more choices that still need to be made! In my other posts, you can read about When and how to schedule…
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A Crazy McDonald’s Restaurant in the Heart of Chicago
Did you know that McDonald’s restaurants around the world often have different menu items than what we have in the United States? You can try international items at the Chicago McDonalds called Hamburger University! Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small profit at NO extra cost to you! A Chicago McDonalds Experience Searching for places to eat with kids in Chicago, I stumbled upon a snippet about a special McDonalds location. Considering one of my kids is still in the phase where McDonalds is Haute Cuisine, we had to try it out! Looking for another place to take…
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Specialty Dining Choices on The NCL Bliss
While the NCL Bliss has close to 20 different dining options on board, only half of them are complimentary. The rest are referred to as “Specialty Dining”. Is it worth it to pay an additional fee to eat a meal on the ship? I’ve got the info you need, so keep reading! Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small profit at no extra cost to you. What is specialty dining? Gone are the days of cruising being an all-inclusive vacation. While you can technically pay your cruise fare and not pay another dime, other than gratuities, you will…
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Exploring The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry of Chicago
Looking to do more than shopping on your next trip to the Windy City? I’ve got you covered! On our last trip we hit several museums, starting with the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. This museum is far more than its name suggests and is a great place to spend the afternoon with the whole family. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small profit at no extra cost to you. Chicago’s Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Located on the coast of Lake Michigan, about 7 miles south of Millennium Park in Chicago, this Museum has over…
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The Biggest Children’s Museum in the World!
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis stands as the world’s largest! This amazing place boasts both indoor and outdoor displays that kids of all ages will enjoy. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small profit at no extra cost to you. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis My family visits a lot of museums. In fact, just last year, we had the “year of museums” and wound up visiting over 20 in several different states! The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis was one of the highlights, so much so that we found a reason to visit it twice in less than…
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