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The Traveling Mess That Is The Head Peanut
While I am not one that does a lot of traveling. I really do TRY my hardest to be organized. (okay, stop laughing! I honestly do try!) Sockless Insoles This trip to Southern California I was REALLY feeling quite proud of myself. I booked months in advance. I made sure that everything fit in ONE carry on suitcase and my backpack. I laid out my most comfortable travel attire. Including my most comfortable walking/traveling shoes. Even though said shoes are ugly as sin. So ugly in fact that as I went through TSA security last year I KNOW I saw TSA Karen give my shoes that LOOK. YOU know the look, it says ‘WERE those on YOUR FEET’!?!? THIS year the same comfortable (but ugly) shoes had NEW life. HA! Take that KAREN! I added my pretty floral sockless insoles and my shoes first; don’t look as ugly as before. Second, these don’t move! The old insoles would follow my…
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Diner vs. Bar and Grill – Which One Should You Choose for a Night Out?
A night out is about having a good time with friends or loved ones. It requires planning and preparation to ensure that the evening goes smoothly. One essential thing to do is prepare snacks or a meal before the night out. This will help you avoid being hungry and getting expensive takeout food later. Food As the name suggests, diners offer a variety of meals. They also tend to be more casual than restaurants and have a relaxed ambiance. Many diners offer a full menu with breakfast options available all day. They usually serve sandwiches, burgers, and fried foods like biscuits and gravy. They may also serve breakfast burritos and pancakes. The food at diners is typically inexpensive, which adds to their appeal. They serve simple, home-style meals and are often seen as a microcosm of America. Diners are famous in fiction as they evoke nostalgia and provide a sense of familiarity and community. In a diner, patrons sit shoulder…
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Planes and Fat Clothes
WHINE alert! I hate flying. I hate flying. I HATE flying. I HATE FLYING WHEN NOTHING FITS!!! Not even my fat clothes! I hate that I can NOT get rid of my 9-month belly. No, I’m not pregnant. I am just angry that I can’t lose the belly. It’s all Zachary’s fault. I KNOW he is 42 (Years, not months!) but STILL, I know it has to be his fault. I refuse to believe that it could be the peanut butter M&M’s and the Cheetos. I refuse. MORE WHINING!!! I’m packing for the trip to California (Alice graduates from grade school into middle school. Celebrate her 11th birthday and then whisk her back home for Non-Camp 2022). NOTHING fits!! Ya know, when ya live on a mountain where I can schlep around in sweatpants and bagging flannels does not prepare you for the real world. Trips into town were easy, I’ve hidden under a down coat for the last 7…
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Affordable Disney Alternatives
If you’re a mom and you’re in charge of planning family vacations, there’s a lot to love about Disney World in Orlando. In fact, it’s one of those quintessential vacation spots that most families have on their bucket lists, and many families have gone time and time again. However, some things aren’t so lovable about Disney World including the crowds, and even more than that, the prices. Even when you take the budget route, Disney is an expensive family vacation. I do have some Disney alternatives to suggest. The following are some great alternatives to Disney that are more affordable and might be a good fit for your family. Williamsburg, Virginia Williamsburg, Virginia is a great family destination, and it offers history and adventure. Williamsburg is well-known for Colonial Williamsburg, which is an 18th-century living history museum. The people who work at Colonial Williamsburg aren’t actors. Instead, they are actually trained craftspeople and apprentices. In the historic area, you’ll find…
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LEGOLAND Castle Hotel Taking Reservations NOW!!!
CARLSBAD, Calif. (Dec. 20, 2017) – Want to give a child a gift they’ll never forget? Invite them to be one of the first to stay at LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel when it opens in spring 2018! While construction teams work to build the nation’s first LEGOLAND Castle Hotel, Master Model Builders are working just as rapidly building the more than 2,100 LEGO® models for the Hotel including the iconic model of the royal statue that will greet guests as they arrive. A team of Master Model Builders spent 1,243 hours creating this statue that represents all of the key figures of the LEGOLAND Castle Hotel in one monument: A Wizard, Princess, Jester, Knight, King and Queen are all represented in front of the 250-room, entirely castle-themed hotel. The LEGO model is created from 251,565 LEGO pieces, weighs 1,563 pounds and took 750 hours to develop and build! In fact, because of the size of the model, it took 133 hours to carefully disassemble…
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Ditch the Map, Download The NEW LEGOLAND® California Mobile App!
We asked. The folks at LEGOLAND listened. The new design is based on feedback from LEGOLAND customers during in-park user studies throughout 2017. Here’s the inside scoop on the what you’ll be seeing: Dynamic home screen with quick access to what is happening in the park each day to help visitors experience all we have to offer – events, activities, exclusive offers and more Improved app navigation and user experience to help app users quickly find the information they seek Straightforward Google-like map with actionable points of interest for improved orientation and walking directions Access to ride wait times listed by category to help visitors experience more rides during their visits Expanded information for restaurants, show schedules and special events to support visitors as they plan their trips and day visits Favorite features such as the car finder, ride wait times, way finding directions and app-exclusive offers will still be available to onsite visitors Availability You’ll have access to the…
