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Ultimate Family-Friendly Travel Guide to San Diego
San Diego offers an ideal destination for families looking to combine fun, education, and relaxation. With its mild climate, beautiful beaches, and a wide range of attractions, it’s no surprise that families flock here year-round. Planning a trip with kids can be challenging, but this guide will help you navigate the best spots, activities, and tips to make your San Diego visit smooth and memorable. Family enjoying a sunny day at a San Diego beach Best Neighborhoods to Stay W
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4 days ago3 min read
Boys' Outfit of the Week XIII
Easy layers, everyday comfort — cool, cozy, and ready for wherever the day goes. This week’s look is all about effortless style and cozy comfort. A soft layered tee paired with classic denim keeps things simple and easy to wear, while the faux-fur collar jacket adds just the right touch of warmth for cooler days. Finished with comfy slip-on shoes, this outfit is perfect for school mornings, weekend outings, and everything in between — laid-back, timeless, and made for everyda
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Feb 231 min read
Girls' Outfit of the Week XIII
Cozy textures and sweet little details—soft layers made for twirls, play, and everyday magic. This week’s look blends warmth with charm in the sweetest way. A cozy embroidered sweater pairs effortlessly with soft leggings for an easy, comfortable base, while the sherpa-lined denim jacket adds a playful touch of texture and warmth. Finished with darling bows and lace-up boots, this outfit is perfect for school days, playdates, and little adventures—classic, cozy, and full of p
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Feb 231 min read
Granding: Meet Jill
Jill and I have been friends since we met in high school and we've shared some crazy adventures together. through the years! Jill is the mom of 3 grown sons, and is entering an exciting new role-being grandma to 3 adorable little girls. I can't think of anyone better suited to be a girl granny than Jill. Let's get her take on her life right now... Let's start off with a some general information, How many grandchildren do you have and what are their ages? What do they call you
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Feb 232 min read
Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese
The month of February can still bring cold days and snow, depending on your city, so we're still considering it soup season. Tomato soup and grilled cheese is a much loved pairing that's sure to warm little tummies on a chilly day. We like to cut our grilled cheese sandwiches into strips (or little hearts...even if Valentine's Day has passed) to make it easy for small hands to dip. FInd our basic recipes below: Grilled Cheese Ingredients 2 slices of any bread your family like
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Feb 231 min read
Fifty Things...
https://www.amazon.com/Things-Before-Youre-Journal-Activities/dp/1797224646 This interactive journal offers lots of ideas for engaging activities for families with young children, sparking curiosity and fun. With engaging prompts and plenty of room to record memories, it makes it easy to explore their world through various small activities. From geting a library card to visiting a museum to being out in nature, this is an easy way for families with young kids to travel, conne
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Feb 231 min read
San Diego
Every once in a while, we like to feature a vacation destination we've enjoyed and think you might, too. This time, our featured city is sunny San DIego, California. We've compiled a list of favorite spots for everyone to enjoy if you decide to visit. 5 Days In San Diego 5 days in San DIego is a nice amount of time to visit most attractions without feeling too rushed. We've put together a sample itinerary, which includes several "must sees" when traveling with kids. Day 1 San
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Feb 232 min read
Post XIII
Happy Monday! This week, we're featuring the lovely city of San Diego, California. San Diego has long been known as a great destination for family trips. With plenty to do for all ages, and beautiful weather year round, San Diego is a top contender if you're looking for a vacation spot that has something for everyone. Our book suggestion this week is a journal with a list of 50 things to do before age 5, (and many of those suggestions would be easy to accomplish during a trip
LBZ
Feb 231 min read
Two Terrific Reads
This week, with the Olympics starting and Valentine's Day coming up, we have 2 book suggestions, one telling a story of Olympic athletes, and another hilighting love. https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Gold-Guide-Winter-Olympics/dp/1638461805 This book, put together by USA Today and Pediment Publishing, makes Olympic sports exciting and interesting for kids, with pages of vibrant photos and athlete profiles. Perserverance, teamwork and believing dreams can come true are central t
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Feb 91 min read
Boys' Outfit of the Week XII
This week’s look brings the fun. A bright Mickey sweatshirt steals the show, paired with easy denim for a laid-back, ready-for-anything vibe. Sporty sneakers, comfy socks, and a classic cap pull it all together—perfect for playground races, snack breaks, and every adventure in between. Easy, cool, and full of personality—just how kids’ style should be. Shop the look below: Mickey Sweatshirt '90s Original Straight Jeans Americana Crew Socks Converse Sneakers Denim Baseball Hat
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Feb 91 min read
Girl's Outfit of the Week XII
Valentine sweetness in every detail - pretty pink layers made for love-filled days and little adventures This week’s outfit is full of Valentine charm and playful style. A cozy bow-detail knit sweater pairs perfectly with classic denim for an easy, everyday look, while heart-shaped sunglasses add a fun, festive touch. Finished with soft crew socks and bright rain boots, this outfit is perfect for classroom parties, sweet treats, and spreading a little love all day long. Shop
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Feb 91 min read
Fizzy Bath Bombes
It's been cold in most of the country this month, too cold, at times, to want to get out and about. An idea for a fun project to do inside is to make fizzy bath bombs. Using a recipe with nontoxic, easy to find ingredients and letting kids mix them up is both fun and educational. A small, waterproof toy can be easily added when putting the bombes together, for an additional surprise. The recipe is straight forward, and fun for kids to do... • Ingredients: Use natural ingredi
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Feb 92 min read
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Chocolate Covered Strawberries Chocolate covered strawberries. Everyone loves the combination of juicy, ripe strawberries covered in chocolate, and they're a Valentine's Day classic choice! Keep it as simple or decorative as you'd like. Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Ingredients 1 lb fresh strawberries (about 20–25) 8 oz chocolate Semi-sweet or dark = classic Milk chocolate = sweeter White chocolate = great for drizzle Optional toppings: shredded coconut, sprinkles, crushe
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Feb 91 min read
Love is in the Air
Writing down your thoughts and hopes for future generations is a perfect idea for passing on and preserving family history for future generations, We created a simple, free Legacy Letter Keepsake Collection to help grandparents, and those who love the little ones in their lives, begin writing words that can be treasured for generations. If this speaks to you, you can download the keepsake here: https://www.giftofgrand.com/legacy-letter-kit
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Feb 91 min read
Games On!
With the start of the 25th Winter Olympics and SuperBowl LX, this was an exciting weekend for sports fans everywhere. I remember watching the Olympics as a kid and feeling the excitement surrounding the ceremonies and events. I truly believe Nadia Commaneci was responsible for my intense interest in gymnastics! Watching with family and seeing what events spark an interest in your little ones is a great way to learn what they like and why. You never know where it may lead! Fe
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Feb 91 min read
Winter Wonderland!
Welcome to Winter Happy Monday! Most of the country has been affected by major winter storms this past weekend, announcing that winter is here and in full swing. It can be challenging to come up with ways to stay active when all you want to do is stay warm and cozy, so this week, we'll take a look at things to help you do both. Let's go...
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Jan 261 min read
What to do in all the snow!
A good part of the country is covered in snow right now. Kids are thrilled to wake up to a blanket of white, and it's a great time to go sledding, make a snowman, have a snowball fight, make snow angels and snow sculptures. Bundle everyone up and get outside for some exercise and fun in the snow! After some time outside, warm tummies with a delicious mug of hot cocoa and a snack. For some down time inside, building a blanket fort for stories, games and/or puzzles is a cozy fu
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Jan 261 min read
Hot Cocoa
A Perfect Drink for a Snowy Day After getting out in the snow, little ones love to come in to a toasty treat to warm up. Hot cocoa is always a welcome addition to a snowy play day. Feel free to make and serve or to set up a hot cocoa bar, with toppings kids will love! Some options include marshmallows, sprinkles, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, cinnamon sticks, crumbled oreos...the list goes on and on. We've been fans of The Preppy Kitchen for several years. Find their recipe
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Jan 261 min read
Stranger in the Woods
https://strangerinthewoods.com/product/stranger-in-the-woods-10th-anniversary-edition/ I purchased this book years ago, when my youngest kids were small, and they always enjoyed the story and the photographs. This timeless book has been saved in our library for the next generation, still relevant, still enjoyable. A Stranger in the Woods, by Carl R. Sams II and Jean Stoick, solves the mystery of a stranger(s) in the woods, snacking undetected on a snowman's carrot nose. The 1
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Jan 261 min read
Girls' Outfit of the Week XI
Pretty in pink and ready for snow days - cozy winter layers with a playful pink twist. This week’s outfit is made for magical winter days and rosy-cheek adventures. A soft puffer jacket layered over cozy snow overalls keeps little ones warm and comfortable, while fluffy earmuffs and matching gloves add a playful pop of pink. Finished with iconic Moon Boots, this look is perfect for snowy strolls, ski weekends, and cold-weather fun - where style meets warmth in the sweetest wa
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Jan 261 min read
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