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Easy DIY Christmas Décor Ideas for Your Home

This post was created in collaboration with ChameleonJohn.com Today let’s continue talking about cheap and easy to make Christmas décor ideas for your home. I gathered a few ideas this time that don’t require much of your time, skills, nor money View Post

75 Awesome Stocking Stuffers For Kids

Each Christmas season, I always end up waiting until the very last minute to buy stocking stuffers.  Does this happen to you?  I get so wrapped up in making sure the food and gifts are bought that this little tradition doesn’t end up getting much View Post

Turkey-Tastic Thanksgiving Books for Kids

I love my job as a children’s librarian, but I think I love it even more during the holidays.  It’s so much fun to read a book and do a holiday-themed activity with my students.  This month has started off with a bang in our school library reading View Post

Our Fun-Filled Ship Island Excursion

If you find yourself on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, taking a Ship Island excursion should definitely be on your list of things to do.  Our family made our first ever visit to the island last Monday and it was definitely an experience we won’t forget View Post

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My First Fatherless Father’s Day

This year I experienced my first fatherless Father's Day. June 2014 was the last Father’s Day I would get to spend with my daddy, but I wasn’t aware of it then.  Despite knowing for the past five years that he was living on borrowed time, he was View Post

3 Summer Fun Getaway Ideas

Summer is the perfect time to load up the family vehicle and set out on a new adventure. There are so many places you can visit alone or with your family, but long distances and travel expenses can become costly. If you are looking for some great View Post

Non-Tech Travel Entertainment Ideas for Kids

If you're planning a long drive with kids, it's only a matter of time before you hear those two famous words:  "I'm bored!"  This is usually followed up by the all -time famous travel questions:  "Are we there View Post

3 Ways to Give Back Without Leaving Your Vehicle

You may have good intentions of giving back and donating your time or money to certain causes, but sometimes life gets busy and it's hard to carve out time to bring these wonderful ideas to fruition.  Are you looking for ways to give back to View Post

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