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Using the DAS Pass in Disney World- A Step-by-Step Guide
Have you heard of the DAS Pass but not sure what it is? If you’re traveling to Walt Disney World (or Land) and have members of your party who may find it difficult to spend a day in the Parks, then keep reading! For the purposes of this article I will only be referring to Disney World since I have personal experience with those Parks. Disneyland also uses this system. The overseas Parks operate differently. Updated September 2024: This past summer, Disney Parks changed their DAS process to dramatic response. I did not want to update this post until I had experienced the changes myself. This July we visited Disneyland…
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Fun with the family at Nashville’s Frist Art Museum
Looking for a place to escape crowded Broadway Street or the heat of Nashville? Look no further than the Frist Art Museum! With a surprisingly large children’s area it was a great place to spend a morning with the family. Some links are affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you! Crayola on Amazon If you’ve been following along, you know that we were “assigned” to be in Nashville, Tennessee during the summer for a dance competition. When searching for ‘things to do with kids in Nashville’, it can be pretty tricky to find fun for…
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Family Fun at the Adventure Science Center of Nashville
When traveling to Nashville, it can be difficult to find places that aren’t filled with bachelorettes, booze and loud music. This sounds like a great time-unless you have your kids with you! For some family-friendly fun look no further than the Adventure Science Center. Some links are affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you! Adventure Science Center The Adventure Science Center is an excellent children’s museum located in Nashville, Tennessee. Away from the main drag of Broadway Street and downtown, its the perfect place to get out of the heat when visiting the area. Covering…
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The Best Places to Explore in Nashville with Kids
Do you want to discover one of the great cities of Tennessee but not sure what to do in Nashville with kids in tow? Read on to see how we spent a week in an adult oasis with our three kids! Some links are affiliate links and as such, I may earn a small commission from your purchase at no additional cost to you. Tennessee’s State Capital-Exploring Nashville with kids When you think of traveling to Nashville, the first thing that pops into your mind is probably a honky-tonk bar. Bar hopping and dancing all day and night sounds like a great way to spend a long weekend…unless you have…
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30 Days of Easy Dinner Ideas for your Family
Tired of figuring out what to feed your family each night? I’ve taken the headache away with links and recipes to 30 days of dinner that even picky eaters will enjoy. These meals can be prepared in around 30 minutes and have all been vetted by my family of picky eaters! Some links are affiliate links. By clicking on them I may make a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your continued support! How to plan 30 days of dinner So way back, a long time ago, during one of the initial iterations of this blog, I promised more meal planning tips. In my Meal Planning 101…
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Don’t be Fooled- Salem, Massachusetts is fun for all ages!
With spooky season upon us, it is the perfect time to tell you all about visiting Salem, Massachusetts with kids! This little town has plenty of fun in store even for those who spook easily. Read on to discover the sites of Salem. Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links. By clicking on one I may make a commission at no additional cost to you. Salem, Massachusetts has always been on my bucket list of U.S. cities to visit. When we were planning our back east road trip, it was the perfect opportunity to finally check out the spooky sites! Arriving in Salem We drove the…
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Corduroy Lesson Plans for Early Childhood
Do you love adding classic stories to your curriculum? Is it teddy bear week at school or are you looking to add more connections to story time at home? Either way, follow along for some great Corduroy lesson plans using Don Freeman’s wonderful book. *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. Thanks for your support! All about Corduroy Corduroy is a childhood classic book about a bear who wants to be loved. Follow along on his adventures throughout a department store to find his lost button and see if he ever…
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The Gingerbread Man
Are you looking for secular winter curriculum? The Gingerbread Man is a classic tale and the perfect theme for December. With plenty of great literature lesson tie-ins, preschool and elementary students will love learning with The Gingerbread Man! *Some links on my site are affiliate links. This means I may make a small commission from you clicking on them and making a purchase- at NO extra cost to you! Thanks for your support. Whether you’re homeschooling and not ready for a full blown Christmas theme or teaching in a secular school, The Gingerbread Man is a great book to ease into the month of December. My favorite version is illustrated…
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Where to Stay for the Best Walt Disney World Vacation!
You’ve finally decided to vacation in Walt Disney World, but with all of the options-where should you stay? Read on for pros and cons to staying in the Walt Disney World Resort! *Some links are affiliate links, by clicking on them and making a purchase, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! Do you need to stay in the Disney World Bubble? Birnbaum’s 2025 Walt Disney World: The Official Vacation Guide ‘The Bubble’ is what many call staying in a Walt Disney World property, versus staying elsewhere in the Orlando area. My family has done both and here are some pros…
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Ten Apples Up on Top- Teaching with Apples
Ten Apples Up on Top is an excellent early reader book with so many cross-curricular opportunities. Choose to teach this book in the fall, during prime apple picking season, or wait until March to help celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday! Do you have a copy of Dr. Seuss’ Ten Apples Up on Top? – Grab one here: **I am an Amazon Affiliate, any purchases made from my site help keep this site going at no extra cost to you! Thank you!** The best way to start an apple unit or introduce Ten Apples up on Top, might just be to go get some apples! In the midwest it’s an annual tradition…
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