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Thanksgiving Leftovers Reinvented: Creative Recipes for the Weekend

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As the Thanksgiving feast wraps up and everyone’s feeling all warm and grateful, there’s always that one burning question: What the heck do we do with all these amazing leftovers? Well, don’t panic! I gotchu covered with this seriously awesome guide on how to transform those Thanksgiving leftovers into some drool-worthy treats that’ll have your… Read more »

Hosting Thanksgiving Like a Pro: Stress-Free Tips for Your Best Feast Yet!

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Hosting Thanksgiving is a super fun adventure that needs some serious planning. In this awesome guide, we’ll dig into all the important steps – from defrosting the turkey to handling yummy side dishes like dinner rolls, stuffing, potatoes, and cranberry sauce – making sure you have a chill and unforgettable celebration. Hosting Thanksgiving and adding… Read more »

Exploring Pumpkin Patches in Southwest Washington (and Oregon)

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Fall is a magical season when nature paints landscapes with warm hues of red, orange, and yellow. It’s a time for cozy sweaters, hot apple cider, and the delightful tradition of visiting pumpkin patches. If you’re in Southwest Washington, you’re in luck. This region is brimming with charming farms and pumpkin patches that offer much… Read more »

10 Best Places to Mini Golf around PDX with Kids

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Modified Date: Mini golf is a favorite in our family. Whenever we are traveling or looking to spend some time outdoors, we find ourselves searching for courses that are fun for the whole family. We have put together a list of local mini golf courses around the Portland and Vancouver metro area that are kid… Read more »

Top 8 Vancouver Playgrounds and Parks

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Vancouver playgrounds are plentiful and can be found in most neighborhoods. The City of Vancouver has over 85 parks and 20 natural lands which make up 1,600 acres of park land. So, get ready to pack up the kids and explore a Vancouver playground near you! What are the top playgrounds and parks in Vancouver,… Read more »

Best Hotels for Families in Vancouver, WA

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Are you looking for the best hotels for families to stay in Vancouver, WA? Well, we are here to help! Vancouver, Washington has been rapidly growing and is certainly becoming its own city, especially with the new waterfront development. With just a quick drive over the Columbia River, Vancouver has easy access to Portland International… Read more »

8 Ways to Stay Busy at Home in Lockdown

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Coronavirus got your family cooped up? It is no doubt that the coronavirus fear is spreading throughout our communities.  So how do we make a positive spin on this unknown disease before it hits?  With a lot of public events cancelled, what is a person or family to do with all this extra time? Extroverts… Read more »

Road Trip Tips: 8 Tips when Traveling with Kids

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Road Trip Tips – I’m always on the hunt to make my family’s travel easier if we traveling by plane or car.  On our recent road trip of 14 days and 3,000+ miles I knew I had to be prepared.  The last thing I wanted was spending a bunch of money on items that I… Read more »

National Parks: More than the Grand Canyon

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Spring break and summer vacation are right around the corner. Have you started planning your vacation? Still not sure where you want to go? Here is an idea that has worked well for our family – purchase or reference Passport to Your National Parks book. What is the Passport to Your National Parks book? It… Read more »

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Set to Open at Disneyland Resort on May 31 and at Walt Disney World Resort on Aug. 29

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BURBANK, Calif., March 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — In anticipation of high guest interest, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products announced today it will open Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge ahead of schedule at Disneyland Park in California on May 31 and at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida on Aug. 29. On opening day… Read more »