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Elmo’s World- A Day at Sesame Place in Langhorne, Pennsylvania
Not quite ready to make the financial and time committment of the big theme parks with your little one? Try Sesame Place first! Based on the beloved children’s show, Sesame Street, this theme park is also a water park. Perfect for the 7 and under set, Sesame Place is also a Certified Autism Center park. Read on for the 411 on Elmo’s World and beyond! Some links/ads may be affiliate links. By clicking on them I may make a small amount at no extra cost to you. Thank you! Located about 30 miles northeast of Philadelphia, Sesame Place is an adorable theme park featuring all of your favorite Sesame Street…
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Character Dining at Topolino’s Terrace in Walt Disney World
Opening in late 2019, Disney’s Riviera Resort is still one of the newer choices at the Walt Disney World Resort. Boasting a European ambiance, this resort also features one of my favorite on-property restaurants-Topolino’s Terrace. Meals featured at Topolino’s Terrace Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase I may make a small commission at ZERO extra cost to you! If you didn’t know, Topolino is the Italian translation for Mickey Mouse. As such, he and a few of his closests friends meet at the namesake restaurant each morning to celebrate the fine arts, as well as the most important meal of the day-breakfast!…
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Having a great time with kids at 3 Smithsonian Museums
If you’re visiting Washington D.C., odds are you will visit at least one of the 21 Smithsonian museums during your trip. We were able to see the National Air & Space Museum, the Museum of Natural History and the Museum of American History on our recent trip. Follow along for tips and information about these amazing places. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them I may make a small commission at NO extra cost to you! What to Know Before you Go Security Just like most tourist spots in Washington D.C., you will need to go through airport-style security to enter a lot of the Smithsonians. While…
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Valentine’s Day Activities Preschoolers will Love!
Valentine’s Day is such a fun holiday to celebrate at home with your child or in the classroom with your students! I’ve put together a list of books and educational activities the little ones will love. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase, I may make a small commission at NO extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my small business! Jump to: BooksScienceMath AlphabetKindness Favorite Valentine’s Day Books A list of books about Valentine’s Day, love, kindness and friendship! Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold LobelJust My Friend and Me by Mercer Mayer Little Blue Truck’s Valentine by Alice Schertle…
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Easy Science Lessons for your Valentine’s Day Festivities
When getting ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your students, science may not be the first subject you think of for planning an activity. However, I’ve found several ways to introduce science to this happy holiday! Click here for more preschool Valentine’s Day Activities. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Jump to: ClassificationMixtures & SolutionsColor MixingDancing HeartsScientific Method Valentine’s Day Science Classification During Valentine’s Day, a bag or two of candy hearts is going to get you far in your classroom (or homeschool)! Anyway…these hearts are great for sorting or “classifying”. Preschoolers can sort…
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The Best Places to Eat with Kids in Washington D.C.
Traveling to any big city can be intimidating and overwhelming. When you add kids into the mix, you can quadruple those emotions! Half of keeping kids happy while traveling is keeping them well fed. Read on to see what we thought of some of the best places to eat with kids in Washington D.C. Suitcases on Amazon Old Ebbitt Grill I’m going to start here because if you ask anyone where you should eat as a tourist in D.C. they will name this restaurant! The Old Ebbitt Grill is touted as the city’s oldest saloon. It was founded in 1856. Although it has moved locations over the years, it…
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The Perfect & Simple Fall-Off-The-Bone Rib Recipe
When I moved out, this was the recipe I asked for on the way out the door! With only a few simple ingredients, these ribs will quickly become a family favorite. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase, I may make a small commission at NO extra cost to you! Thank you for supporting my small business! What kind of ribs should you use? The best part of this recipe is how versatile it is! I’ve used it with any rack of ribs that will fit in my pan. The ribs that are pictured on this post are baby back ribs. Speaking of…
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Everything you Need to Know about Cinderella’s Royal Table
Cinderella’s Royal Table is the quintessential Walt Disney World dining experience and the only way to get inside of Cinderella’s castle! Follow along to see what to expect at the most expensive breakfast you’ll ever buy your three year old and see if its worth the price tag for your family. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase I may make a small commission at ZERO extra cost to you! Quick Facts about Cinderella’s Royal Table Here are the bullet point things you need to know about this dining experience: Entering the Castle By some miracle I scored a pre-Park opening dining reservation…
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Character Dining in Disney World-An easy way to meet characters!
Everyone travels to Disney World for different reasons. Some for the rides, some begrudgingly being dragged along by a spouse, some to be a part of Walt’s magic and some people are there to meet their favorite characters. While there are certainly opportunities to meet characters in the Disney Parks, choosing to have a Character dining experience in Disney World will guarantee the chance to get some face time with Mickey and his friends! Some links featured may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you! Read on to find out the Who, What, When,…
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A Toy Story Birthday Party that is Out of this World!
Since Covid prevented birthday gatherings for a few years, I went all out on my youngest’s 4th birthday! Check out my take on a Toy Story birthday complete with ideas for food, decorations and activities. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase I may make a small commission at absolutely no extra cost to you! How to plan the ultimate Toy Story birthday party! Since I knew I was inviting half the world to this party, I began planning months in advance. Summer weather in the Midwest is anything but predictable, so step one was to rent a huge tent. The tent area…
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