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Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Kids
We absolutely love taking our kids to national parks, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park might just be our favorite to visit with kids. While not as dramatic or expansive as parks like Yellowstone or Yosemite, it still offers SO MUCH for families while also possessing a cozy feeling. Since we live in the southeast,…
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Desert Theme Activities for Preschoolers and Primary Students
Deserts are fascinating for kids. The unique animals and the landscapes that seem like they’re from another world are sure to grab their attention. My kids are drawn to the idea of exploring a desert, so I put together this desert unit theme full of activities for preschoolers and primary students (and toddlers as well…
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Simple Family Christmas Traditions
Christmas is magical. But I started feeling like December was more draining than fulfilling and the pace of Christmas was a bit frenetic. One year I found myself starting to look forward to the quiet and slow pace of the week after Christmas, and I realized we needed to make a shift. When my children…