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Activities, Homeschooling

How to Plan a Great Summer for your Kids!

I’ve been a working mom since day one.  This means I’ve never enjoyed (endured) a summer break with my kids.  They’ve always been in day camps or at home with…

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August 7, 2018
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The Complete Guide to Outdoor Fun in Schaumburg, Illinois

About an hour outside of the bustling metropolis of Chicago, lies the suburban city of Schaumburg. Home to a huge convention center, but lower hotel prices than in the city,…

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May 8, 2025
Recipes

Chicken Fried Rice- How to make Take-Out while Staying In!

If you’re looking for the perfect meal-no matter the time of year- you’ve found it! This recipe for chicken fried rice is light enough for a summer meal, but can…

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  • Travel

    Sailing to Sitka, Alaska- How to Spend an Afternoon in Port

    May 12, 2025 /

    Will you be taking an Alaskan cruise this year? Odds are you will make a stop in the city of Sitka. While you can certainly book an excursion through your ship, my family found our own adventures walking through this port. Getting to Sitka from a Cruise Ship Nestled on Baranof Island, on the Alaskan coast between Ketchikan and Juneau, Sitka is a very popular cruise port. The port itself is about six miles outside of the main downtown area. Most cruise ships will provide a shuttle (we had one for the NCL Bliss) from the dock to downtown. The shuttle will bring you to Harrigan Centennial Hall. The Hall…

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    The Complete Guide to Outdoor Fun in Schaumburg, Illinois

    May 8, 2025 /

    About an hour outside of the bustling metropolis of Chicago, lies the suburban city of Schaumburg. Home to a huge convention center, but lower hotel prices than in the city, this is an area that sees a lot of travelers for both business and pleasure. Our family had a week long stay during our daughter’s dance competition (read here for our other dance travel to Nashville). We found plenty to do outdoors in Schaumburg during our off time- check out all the city has to offer below! Where is Schaumburg? Schaumburg, Illinois is about 30 miles Northwest from Chicago. The commute into or out of the city will take about…

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    The BEST Place to take Kids in Holland, Michigan

    May 6, 2025 /

    The west coast of Michigan is full of wineries, breweries and gardens-not exactly a wonderland for children. Enter Nelis’ Dutch Village in Holland, Michigan! This is part carnival, part playground and partially educational and perfect for the 12 and under set. Holland, Michigan Located on the west coast of the state, between Chicago and Detroit, Holland makes for a beautiful weekend getaway. Famous for its tulip gardens, it also offers several places to learn about the rich Dutch heritage of the city. For more details about the city, the annual Tulip Time festival and more read my post: Tulip Time in Holland, Michigan-A can’t miss Festival. Some links may be…

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    Tulip Time in Holland, Michigan- A Can’t Miss Festival!

    April 25, 2025 /

    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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  • Museums,  Travel

    The Music Man Square in Mason City, Iowa

    April 21, 2025 /

    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!

    April 16, 2025 /

    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

    January 16, 2025 /

    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

    January 15, 2025 /

    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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  • Disney

    Simple Checklist with Timeline for Planning Your Disney World Vacation!

    January 12, 2025 /

    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

    January 8, 2025 /

    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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