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Start a LEGO Tradition For The Whole Family

It is said that “if you build it, they will come!” As a little girl, living in Denmark, I took those words to heart, year after year… after year. The Danish folklore is full of tales of elves and...

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The Best Disney Cruise Secrets, Tips and Hacks

Before you head into the unknown, wouldn’t it be nice to have all the trade secrets from a veteran-traveler? We are taking a Disney cruise soon. I have never been on a cruise – never mind a Disney...

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The Ultimate (Expert) Disney Cruise Packing List

Four boys, two adults, five nights on a Disney cruise! Need I tell you that I was stressing out (in a big way) over the prospect of packing for our recent trip? I had never been on a cruise, so I had...

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An Out of This World Dinosaur Exhibit at the South Florida Science Center

How do you entertain four boys under the age of ten for several hours without resorting to bribes, bodily function contests or sticking them in from of a screen? This was the question I had the...

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LEGOLAND Florida Resort 2016 Event Calendar

LEGOLAND Florida Resort 2016 Event Calendar: All-New Events Promise More Fun, More Fireworks, More Time to Enjoy LEGOLAND Florida Resort in 2016.  Full Year of Kid-Friendly Activities Include Two...

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20 Healthy Post-Game Snacks

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kraft Foods for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. 20 Healthy Post-Game Snacks! It was an unseasonably hot afternoon, even for South Florida. The...

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Little Known Things To Do At LEGOLAND

Thank you, LEGOLAND Florida Resort for our family’s recent visit your park and stay at the hotel. As always, we had an awesome time. I recently spoke with two LEGOLAND insiders to get the scoop on the...

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What Everybody Ought to Know About the LEGOLAND Hotel

Our family was recently treated to a one-night stay at the LEGOLAND Florida Resort hotel. We were anxiously awaiting our brick-adventure. The kids counted down the days, and had their bags packed a...

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DIY Bird Feeder Ornaments

I remember sitting by the window, for what seemed like hours, waiting… waiting and then waiting some more. Eventually my patience paid off. A lonely sparrow landed, hopped around for a little while,...

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The Most Awesome LEGO Easter Egg Hunt Ideas

From Halloween through Easter, our kids are given an endless parade of cheap plastic trinkets, seasonal candy, postage stamp-sized tattoos, smelly stickers and little fruit-shaped erasers. I have...

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How to Dye the Most Vibrant Sea Shells

How to Dye the Most Vibrant Sea Shells! I have a confession to make, one that I haven’t shared with anyone – ever. Would you know that we have never dyed Easter eggs with the kids?! I know, shocking,...

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10 Tips to Enjoying the Most Important Time With Your Child

“Mama, do you know what I love the most about you?” The words were big, coming from a four year old and what was to follow was even bigger. I braced myself for the impact of his words. “When you play...

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How to DIY a Miniature Dinosaur Garden the Kids Will Love

“But Mama, you cannot have a dinosaur from the Jurassic period living with one from the Cretaceous period – It just can’t be done!” His forehead was wrinkled and his eyes expressed sadness and...

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How to Create, Play and Have Fun with LEGO DUPLO

I am SURE you have been in this situation several times if your kids love LEGO DUPLO like ours do. Here we are, on the floor of their room, surrounded by a sea of red, blue and yellow LEGO DUPLO...

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Be Prepared For Family Fun With These 12 Things in Your Car

It is a hot sticky Saturday afternoon in the middle of summer. The humidity here in South Florida makes the air so thick you can cut it with a knife. The kids are hot, sweaty and cranky, even though we...

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5 Awesome Things You Can Do Outside While Baby Wearing

I will never know how many miles we walked. The hours spent on our “project” added up as the days and weeks passed. I wonder if he knew how much he helped me through the teenage years. Our walks became...

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10 Things Every Soccer Mom Must Have on The Sidelines

“Mama, I am hungry…., it’s so hot, I am bored, is the game over yet?” If I had a dime for every time I heard those words last year, I could run away to a private island and have a nice quiet vacation...

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50 Awesome Ways To Have Fun This Summer

The late afternoon sun is beating down on my face. I am soaking up the warmth, taking in the sounds all around me. The kids are playing nicely (not quietly) in the backyard, while I am relaxing after a...

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Toys For Kids Who Don’t “Need” More Toys

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The Parents’ Guide To Pokemon Cards, Why And How To Play

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