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    23 Things to Do in Gulf Shores Alabama

    June 2, 2017 - By 

    The Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area of Alabama boasts something for every foodie, adventure lover, outdoor enthusiast, or beach lover you know. Basically there are endless fun things to do in Gulf Shores Alabama as I found out recently when I visited this beautiful area of the southern state. Gulf Shores is very family friendly and would be perfect for solo travel, girlfriend’s getaways, family or extended multi-generational travel opportunities. Desirable camp sites are also plentiful in the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area. There’s so much activity and Gulf Shores Alabama outdoor fun can’t be beat. Where on Earth is…

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    Exceptional Gulf Shores Breakfast Restaurants in Alabama

    May 31, 2017 - By 

    The Gulf Shores breakfast scene has me rethinking my simple breakfast style. With so many scrumptious southern options and restaurants that do breakfast well, it’s hard not to become a breakfast junkie here. What kind of breakfast do you eat? Are you a hearty bacon and eggs kind of person? A French Toast kind of girl, or the coffee and cereal type? I’m a coffee and yogurt person. Getting the kids out the door, and starting work early is a high priority here, so my breakfast style is simple. But that simplicity can get a little boring and I’m the first…

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    Father’s Day Trivia – 6 Facts You Didn’t Know

    May 26, 2017 - By 

    Father’s Day is pretty common to almost every household in North America, and has been for as long as most of us can remember. But where did it come from? How did it happen? Who started this Dad love in? Have fathers always been celebrated in June since the beginning of time or a little later than that? Amazingly Father’s Day has been around for a time. But it’s only relatively recently that is has become entrenched and celebrated. Well, I figured you’d like to know some interesting Father’s Day trivia in honor of this June holiday. So here’s a bit…

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    Be Prepared for Summer Road Travel

    May 24, 2017 - By 

    Summer’s almost here and that means summer road travel season is underway. There’s a part of me that’s counting the days until we can load up the van and drive somewhere new. Road trips are a tradition when the kids get out of school and we all take a collective deep breath. Nothing nicer to me than the easier rhythm of summer days. This July one of my girls will be working as a camp counsellor so our family will work around that schedule. Summer road trips are an important part of our family tradition here. In the last couple…

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    Road Trips that Teach and Kids Road Trip Printable #travel

    May 9, 2017 - By 

    Road trips are great fun for the entire family. They offer the chance to bond by trapping our children with us on long car rides. There is no escape! Mwuahahahahahahaha. In addition to bonding and fun, road trips can be educational. Wait, wait. Don’t picture the kids groaning just yet, because an educational road trip doesn’t have to be a boring one! Educational Road Trips Don’t Have to be Boring Educational road trips don’t have to be an exercise in boredom. Your kids may think they hate learning, but chances are they just hate the boredom that can come with…

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    Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts #BornOnTheFarm

    May 8, 2017 - By 

    Healthy living is a constant process. We exercise and are a very active family. We strive to improve as often as possible. But, like everyone, we falter. It’s super simple to reach for takeout on a night when we are frazzled and running. Meal planning goes out the door when we are racing from activity to activity and working at night too. So, what is a busy family to do to help build healthy meal options weekly?   Well, here are a few thoughts. I hope they help. Four Ways To Build Healthier Family Meals: USE YOUR WEEKEND  – Do a Few…

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    Handling Disappointment – Seven Ways to Help Children Feel Okay About Losing

    April 26, 2017 - By 

    No trophies today? That’s okay. This past weekend our kids were in a massive martial arts tournament. They came away with a good attitude, great memories and no trophies. Why am I talking about that then? Well, I was super proud at how grownup the girls were after losing. Handling disappointment is a part of growing up and it’s a skill I feel like they are finally doing well. So, I am celebrating losing. Past Examples of Not Handling Disappointment Well Trust me, this has not always been the case. In the past, my youngest would have cried or had a full…

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    Be a Summer Hero – Parkbridge Resorts Twitter Party – RSVP Now – #ParkbridgeLife

    April 24, 2017 - By 

    There’s so much to love about summer. The longer days can be magical, even if you wish there were many more of them. Make the most of all the hours, all the days from May through September. Bring your A game, but don’t worry if you haven’t booked your vacation yet. This week, we are going to help you figure out what you need to know to be a summer hero. Join the Parkbridge Resorts Linked Moms twitter party this week and be a summer hero for 2017. Parkbridge Resorts will help you build beautiful memories this season. We have…

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    Spring Cleaning Made Simple – All the Things You Usually Forget #CloroxMeansClean

    April 24, 2017 - By 

    Spring cleaning is a great way to get a fresh start for the season. Seems like over the winter months we accumulate so much stuff. When the weather changes it’s time to give the house a good purge. You might as well clean too. I started reading Spark Joy this week by Marie Kondo, and it has inspired me to start the spring cleaning process too. From getting the dust bunnies out from behind the couches that never get moved to flipping mattresses and changing the sheets, spring cleaning is time to give your home a good purge and clean.…

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    Traveling ABCs Roadtrip Printable Scavenger Hunt for All Ages

    April 14, 2017 - By 

    This year we took a long road trip to Vermont and stayed at Sugarbush Resort. It was an amazing five days and a memorable adventure capped with a lot of skiing and some fantastic foodie experiences too. But it started with a long 9 1/2 hour drive. A drive that long can be a nightmare with kids, or it can be a fun experience. Unless you have a Printable Scavenger Hunt. Now, I don’t have to tell you Moms and Dads out there that a drive that long can easily go either way. If you plan well, then a big…