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For many people, traveling is about exploring new cultures, landscapes, cuisines and ideas. However, the cost of the trip is still one of the most important considerations when booking a vacation. In fact, according to a survey conducted by Slickdeals, a one-of-a-kind online community of shoppers working together to shop smarter and save more, 81% […]
Most people visit Wisconsin Dells to spend a week in the water sliding down larger-than-life water slides, playing in spray pools, and more. But, there’s more to Wisconsin Dells than just waterparks. The south-central Wisconsin area is located among scenic natural attractions, such as forests and waterways. So, while you may want to spend a day […]
Vacationing with children always offers its fair share of challenges. Whether you are looking to avoid public meltdowns or just trying to keep the family entertained, having the plan to keep the chaos under control is often the best way to ensure stress-free travels. With some advanced planning and creativity, vacationing with kids can transform […]
If you want to save money on your next hotel stay, there are many different ways to do it. You can either book your room directly with the hotel, use a third-party site that offers discounts, or check in later in the day. Prepaid Rates Prepaid hotel rates can be a good way to save […]
When traveling with kids, it can often feel like getting anywhere requires a herculean effort. Just trying to keep them entertained in the car for even a short trip can feel like an uphill battle. However, there are some simple tricks and tips that you can use to make car rides with kids more enjoyable […]
Author Sara Broers has free presentations and book signing events in November for 100 Things to Do in Iowa Before You Die, published by Reedy Press. With Iowa’s dozen-plus scenic highways and byways, and this book as your guide, your next road trip will be an epic one for the record books. Join author and Iowa native Sara Broers […]
Everyone knows that traveling is stressful and exhausting, especially if it is to or from a big city like Philadelphia. However, planning your trip ahead of time is the best way to avoid these frustrations. The following tips are just a few of the things you can do to make traveling to and from Philadelphia […]
Travelling for hours at a time in any mode of transport isn’t usually a delightful experience. This potential for frustration and boredom is increased when the journey must take place in a car. When you add a young child or children into the mix, it understandably becomes fraught for everyone, the youngsters included. Here are […]
Weighted items have been known to assist with mental health issues relating to anxiety and stress. When it comes to this in children, we found that blankets are great at home but what happens when you are ready to start your summer travel? This is where Bumpas Dolls comes to the rescue. Much like a weighted blanket adults and children use at home to provide comfort from an anxious world, Bumpas dolls are designed to take on your travels and hug you all the way. @mybumpas #myheartisyours
I am in love with my daughter`s Shin Shin and am buying us three others so we all can share in the weighed hugs! #anxietyrelief #stressrelief #weighted #joyful #mybumpas
School`s out for summer! Well, nearly anyway. It`s the last week and we`re celebrating with a little outdoor fun via @gelblaster - a customizable, mess-free (won’t stain your clothes), eco-friendly, rechargeable shooting fun. Even better, you’ll never pick up another dart off the ground again!
Now off to show these boys momma remember how to aim! #gelblaster #momofboys #summervibes #outdooradventures #getoutside #funtimes
Say hello to My Moxy Clarifying Shampoo and Conditioner. A hair product that knows how to let its hair down and have a good time while battling the dry brittle hair and fizziness that the Midwest winter has in store. With snow already peeking its head out and temperatures that one could only guess will be from day to day, my hair takes a beating this time of year. Not to mention, I have put it through a mess of color treatments and heated styles over the years. This puts a lot of pressure on my shampoo and conditioner. It has to come in strong and ready for battle to be able to tackle the dryness and frizz issues I have going on. While I have tried a lot of brands over the years only a few have scored that repeat buyer status. @my_moxy is definitely one of the winners for my family`s continued business.
#winterstyle #winteriscoming #beautytips #hair #mymoxy #holidayseason #holidayguide
Here are 5 great ways that you and your children can celebrate the fabulous characters created by so many talented authors during National Children’s Book Week:
#1. Have your child dress up as their favorite children’s book character. This does not need to be elaborate or entail purchasing anything. Simply recreate the character’s dress as best as your costume box (or closet) allows. Maddie and Albert go on so many adventures that recreating one or two of their looks (safari outfits, summer clothes, square glasses or a red hat) should be easy enough. Children love to emulate the dress and mannerisms of people they admire. Then let them tromp around town all day dressed like this.
#2. Have a favorite book swap with other children from school, play group, daycare or the neighborhood. Encourage each child to bring their favorite book (of the moment) either from their personal library, the school or the local library and put all of these in a box. Have each child pull out a new book to take home and read. Get together again to return everyone’s book and let the kids talk about the characters. Did they like them? Relate to them?
#3. Write a letter to a favorite author. Authors like myself love to hear from young fans, especially about characters that they have created and that readers have connected with! Writing letters also helps young readers learn the format for letter writing, practice writing their own (and the author’s) address and feel quite “sophisticated” as they take the letter to the nearest post office. Sometimes they even get a reply!
#4. Act out a scene from a favorite book. Find props around the house and find siblings or other kids to play parts. For the truly creative book lover, scenery is fun to create. And you can always bring out those costumes they created earlier to make it an (almost) official play. Off, Off, WAY Off Broadway here they come.
#5. Create a life-sized favorite character from a book. Get a roll of (cheap) printer’s paper. Trace your child’s form and then have them add clothes, hair and accessories for a favorite character. These can hang in your child’s room later.
#bookstagram #nationalchildrensbookweek
Known for its delicious bars of chocolate goodness, @milkboychocolate has launched its newest product, Milkboy Swiss Chocolate Drink. With a rich, velvety mouthfeel, the decadent Swiss Chocolate Drink is a dairy-free, gluten-free, GMO-free cacao powder. Making it a hot cocoa selection of joy and warmth for those colder days which have already begun in the Midwest. Even Nat loves it!!! #joyful
#millboy #milkboychocolate #hotcocoa #chocolate #coldweather #holidaycheer #holidayseason
