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21 Things to Do in Corning, New York Now
Seated at a work bench, my teenage daughter spins a bead of glass over an open flame. We are at Hands On Glass Studio, a small, friendly, glassmaking studio in Corning New York and she’s working with flame crafting something with her own two hands. Pretty much a perfect activity for a teen. Glass blowing, bead making, shopping and dining too! There’s a lot to do in Corning New York. Recently we visited Finger Lakes and explored the area for 24 hours as we worked our way through upstate New York. Here’s what we found and did while there. What Are Some Fun Things to Do in Corning New York?…
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14 Things to Do in Billings Montana Now
I received complimentary admissions and food while on a tour of Billings Montana. Billings Montana, or Montana’s Trailhead, is poised at an interesting crossroads. The biggest city by population in the vast state of Montana, Billings is being reimagined. While this area has historically identified with cowboy culture, the great outdoors and the wild west, it is also embracing and investing in arts and culture, leading to a downtown core revitalization. More of a slow burn than an overnight transformation, the arts and history district, as well as museums and cultural venues in Billings are evolving. There are numerous cultural venues, museums and businesses thriving in downtown Billings and that…
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Making Family Memories Through Travel
“The days are long, but the years are short,” That quote by Gretchen Rubin haunts me as a parent. You have no idea how relevant that is until you become a parent and you are staring at a sick infant or a pile of laundry through zombie Mom eyes one moment, followed by the realization that your baby is now graduating from high school but a beat later. Time defies all logic when you are a parent. This is a little piece of why I travel with my family. Making family memories is something that’s especially important these days. I remember a time when I thought my kids would never…
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Dublin Street Art is Larger Than Life
Dublin street art is magnetic and larger than life. Part of the charm of travel for me is seeing the many ways cities use street art and public art to make their city unique. Before I took my trip to Dublin, I associated the city with pubs, literature and castles. But it’s so much more. In fact, Dublin is a dramatic contrast of youthful energy and creativity, surrounded by tradition and history. Of course the traditional architecture, history and literature are what we know the Irish city for. But Dublin also has a flirty, creative, youthful spirit on display in the streets, alleys and storefronts. It’s an extremely creative city…
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Family Memories Made Memorable with Posterjack
Family memories are something we all want to hold on to. I know I do. My kids are going to grow up and move away one day, and I want to keep every memory I can of them when we were here living together as one family, MOSTLY enjoying each others company. I do have two teen daughters, so parents of teens know what I mean here. The older they get the more I feel like time is running out. Pictures capture time and memories and that’s exactly what Posterjack does for me. We’ve worked together many times. There’s a reason for that. I love them that much. They help…
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Chihuly Collection in St. Pete – Experience the Magic
Until recently I knew nothing about Dale Chihuly or the Chihuly collection. Now I can’t imagine how I almost missed experiencing this stunning blown glass artwork. The Dale Chihuly Collection will forever bring up memories of light and colour, movement and possibility for me. I’ve heard of Chihuly’s work from friends who have seen his traveling exhibits at galleries around the world. I’d never had the chance to see it in person, though, until I went down to St. Pete last October. While my girlfriends and I were on our getaway, we went to see the Chihuly collection on permanent display in downtown St. Pete, and it was a breathtaking…
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Happy New Year January Colouring Page
Happy New Year! I sincerely hope that 2018 is kind to you and that there are many positive things that happen for you and your family. This year has been a tough one for some I know. But the beauty of a new year is that it brings with it a clean slate so to speak. A chance to open the blinds and let all the positivity and light and happiness into your home and your heart. That’s my philosophy anyways. With that in mind, I wanted to share this cute cheery Happy New Year January Colouring Page printable. If you like it and enjoy these free printables here…
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Metal Prints for a Unique Look with Posterjack #Giveaway
Metal prints from Posterjack offer a unique way to display your family’s memories. Stunning metal prints give you the ability to showcase your best, most memorable experiences on eye-catching metal. It’s a great new way to make sure your memories last for a lifetime. This summer, my husband and I recently took a brief vacation to the adults-only Couples Resort up in Algonquin, northern Ontario, and it was awesome. We had a wonderful time, and we wanted to preserve those memories forever in a way that was different from regular prints. That’s why we opted for the metal print option offered by Posterjack. Metal Prints – Home Decor Like You’ve…
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Embracing Art with DK Canada #Giveaway #ad
Embracing art is a great way to expand our children’s horizons. The arts are an important part of mental stimulation. Participating in the arts or just appreciating them activates different parts of the brain from other forms of education interaction, and it’s really quite beautiful. My oldest daughter is an artist, and she’s always buried in either her sketch pad or an art book. She’s been taking a lot of art courses, so I thought a few books from DK Canada would encourage her love of art and make embracing art a continued part of her daily life. Embracing Art with Great Books from DK Canada If you’ve read my…
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Getting on Track with Sharpie and Paper Mate #SpreadJoy #Giveaway
I have partnered with YMC and Sharpie/Paper Mate and have received compensation for this post. All opinions in the post are my own. Getting on track for the school year is especially important when the kids hit junior high and high school. Every year is important, but it seems like time is starting to run out when your kids hit high school. Grades, volunteering, extracurriculars – are all incredibly important for college and university admission. This year it’s crucial the kids have everything they need to stay on task. Sharpie and Paper Mate offer tools that make getting on track and staying on track easy. Getting on Track with Team Payton…