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Van Gogh Immersive Experience
Do you know about these immersive experiences? They have started popping up, usually for short periods of time, in a city and then they move on. Well, where we live, a massive church building had become the home of the Van Gogh Immersive Experience for over 6 months. My family and I visited in its last few weeks. As we paid to be immersed in art, the lady kindly explained to the children how the experience worked. Volume should be kept to a minimum and all walls are screens so no touching! The first segment was the main corridor, lined with large screens of Van Gogh’s art complimented by quotes…
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Gifts for Tweens
Tweens are not kids anymore. They also aren’t quite teens yet. They crave friends and experiences that will take them to the next level. They begin pushing boundaries, exploring their personalities further, and the buds of their futures truly begin. So, whether you’re shopping for a birthday or holiday, you will need gift ideas that will help harness and promote their creativity, activities, and experience the world with interest and curiosity. Here’s our list of Gifts for Tweens. Bicycles What better way to explore the world around them than on a bike. Yep! A good old-fashioned bicycle. Get them off the sofa and out and about with nothing but two…
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Gifts for Young Scientists and Engineers
Not every kid is into sports and rough housing the same as other kids. And with the way the world is heading, this isn’t a bad thing. The young minds of our kiddos need to be encouraged and praised for interest in science, technology, engineering, and math…AKA STEM. This may not look like what you think…Fortunately, there are tons of fun and creative toys that develop these skills in our youngsters where they won’t even realizing their learning. Here is my top picks for Gifts for Young Scientists and Engineers! GraviTrax Marble Run Marble runs are tons of fun, and it’s always neat to set up an intricate marble run…
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Unique Gifts for Kids
Some kids have everything! So what am I supposed to get them?! It can sometimes be hard to find an interesting and unique gifts for kids that seem to have all the stuff they need and an abundance of toys. Whether birthday, Christmas, or other important event, we want to give them something that will stand out from the ground, be something they will appreciate, and actually be use a lot. In this case, the type of gift you want is something that will get them active or being creative and enjoying their friends and family. When I think of such a gift, I think of things that should challenge…
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Amazing Sounds at the Beach or Pool
It’s summer! We love soaking up the sun with our friends, often at a pool or beach. This is always a good time! So much fun getting our vitamin D until we are too hot and then jumping in the water to cool off. But whether you are cooling off in the pool or at the beach, you need to have Amazing Sounds for you and your friends. This comes with a few obstacles but nothing we can’t beat. You will need your device to be primarily waterproof and portable. No worries! Here’s our list of Amazing Sounds for the Beach or Pool. My Favorites for Amazing Sound at the…
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Prime Days 2023
Time for the shameless plug…If you shop on Amazon as much as I do, you need the Prime Membership. Besides discounts throughout the year, you get access to the summer’s Prime Days! Subscriptions and memberships are not something I would typically advocate you do since they encourage what may be unnecessary spending. However, I shop on Amazon constantly. I have Alexas. I have smart devices that hook up to Alexas and the kids and I cannot have a proper dance party without the music (playing from Amazon through Alexa). So, since this membership gets me discounts on the things I would be using anyway, I’m a fan. So what are…
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Best Phones for Pre-Teens
Does my baby really need a phone? Well, he’s not a baby…he’s almost a teenager. I mean he’s taller than you and his feet are bigger. It’s time to figure out the Best Phones for Pre-Teens. I don’t want to be me a helicopter mom, but I also am not ready to give him the entire digital world at his fingertips. What’s my best compromise as he enters his pre-teen years? LG Classic Flip through TracFone What I love about this first option is the price and the plans and the features (or lack thereof). This is a classic phone very similar to what we had as teens. You can…
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Most Durable Headphones For Kids & Teens
Whether your kiddo wants to listen to music on the go or enjoy their favorite movie alone, everyone needs good quality and durable headphones. When buying headphones for kids and teens, other factors need to be considered, such as safety, comfort, weight, and convenience. And there is an abundance of headphones available in the market from different brands and features. No worries! We have consolidated a list of the most durable headphones that also meet the other criteria parents need for their kids. If you want to buy Most Durable Headphones for Kids & Teens, then this guide is made just for you. Without further waiting, let’s get started. The…
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Theme Park Survival Guide!
The weather is warm! Spring is here! Woohoo! And we are on our way to Disney! Wait…who? Our single self, is on our way to a massive theme park with children? How do we not only survive this day but actually have fun?! No worries – I interviewed several skilled solo moms to get the answer. Here’s your Successful Solo Mom’s Theme Park Survival Guide! 1. BACKPACK So now that you have gathered all these things together, it is essential that you have a great, lightweight backpack to hold it all. This backpack needs to be large enough to hold you items but not be a burden or add to…
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Renting with an Agreement
Perhaps you are in transition to a more stable financial foundation or making life changes, so renting seems to be the optimal choice for you. Great! Let’s review some things you need to know. By opting for rented accommodation, you agree to pay a monthly payment to your landlord. The rent your landlord sets is highly dependent on the market value of the area. To figure out what is reasonable you need to do a thorough check of the market, including the side of town, number of bedrooms, and square footage of the unit, before agreeing on the rental agreement. A landlord can set a higher rent if the apartment…
