Category: EXPLORE
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What You Should Know Before Going to Disney: 18 Tips for First-Timers
So, this was not my “first-time” to Disney. However, I had only gone just once before in the 90’s. A lot has changed since then. We knew we wanted to surprise Ellie, but that was about it folks. We were complete novices. And, quite frankly, probably still are. We left on the Friday of President’s…
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Vancouver and Victoria with Kids
About a year ago, we took a family trip to Vancouver and Victoria, Canada. Here, I’m sharing our favorite things to do with kids from our vacation. Stay We stayed at Air BnB’s in both Vancouver and Victoria. While both were clean and pretty, I don’t think I nailed the location on our adorable apartment…
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13 Things to Know Before You Go on Your Disney Cruise
A few weeks ago, we went on a Disney Cruise with Keegan’s parents. We saw Cinderella, danced with Goofy and ate our weight in soft serve. Here are some of our favorite tips to help make your trip a success. 1. Bring a marker board. This may sound like a strange tip, but if you’re traveling…
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Overland Park Arboretum Enchanted Forest
This weekend, we hunted for fairies, and while we didn’t see any, Ellie would let you know we saw their houses. If you’re in KC or nearby, be sure to check out the Enchanted Forest exhibit at the Overland Park Arboretum, which is now open through Labor Day. You and your little ones will not…
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Science City Union Station
For years, I had heard great things about Science City, but had sort of written it off as something we’d do with Ellie when she was older. Well, at the ripe old age of 4, we thought she might enjoy it. She instantly fell in love, and now, I’m kicking myself that we didn’t come…
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Blueberry Picking at The Berry Patch
Two years ago, we took Ellie blueberry picking. She absolutely loved it and so did we. As you can guess, I was excited to revisit this tradition with her now. If you’re in KC, you should definitely check The Berry Patch out soon. They still have blueberries, but be sure to verify that on their…
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Explore: Johnson Farms
I asked Ellie earlier this week if she wanted to skip dance and head to the pumpkin patch. She said, “Yes,” and we were all really excited about her decision. I think it’s pretty easy to see why. Here are our photos from Johnson Farms last year. (Also, can we talk about how big she is?…
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Explore: Sedona, Arizona
And, I’m back. Last week, I was struck down with a monster virus, which is why I was absent from the blog. It was not pretty. But, I’m happy to report Sedona is very pretty. I mean look at her. Gorgeous, right? Two weeks ago, I joined five friends for a long weekend in Sedona. It…
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What’s In
Ellie fell in this pond twice in 24 hours. Here’s a quick look at what I’ve been into lately: Listening – I am not a crafter, but Elise’s podcast Elise Gets Crafty is one of my favorites. She shares business insights perfect for a #girlboss like myself. I’ve been listening to it on early morning walks…
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Explore: Omaha, Nebraska
Over the 4th, we took our first family vacation to Omaha, Nebraska. We were looking for a destination that was easy to get to (the drive is around 3 hours from KC) and one that had plenty of kid-friendly activities. Omaha more than fit the bill. GO: Omaha Children’s Museum – This was our first…