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Pisa and Florence, Italy: What to Do, See, and Eat

Are you and your family planning to travel to Pisa or Florence? Here are my tips and recommendations for everything to do, see, and eat on your trip! We just got back from a 2 day trip to Pisa and Florence and I have to say, for such a quick trip, we saw a lot! It was our first trip in awhile, and one that was very last minute, but that didn’t stop us from having a great time. I decided to throw together a quick guide to what we did in each city as well as tips and tricks to getting  ...

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The Best Gifts for Kids this Holiday Season

This post contains affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. When the holidays come around it can be tough to know where to start when it comes to gift giving. Especially for kids. Whether your child wants the latest and greatest thing or you’re aiming for a more experience based gift, I’ve got a ton of great ideas for you! I’ve compiled my favorite gift ideas into categories based on age and also a category for subscription boxes and apps. These gifts are  ...

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The Best Learning Apps for Kids

This post contains affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Looking for ways to keep your kids learning all through summer break? Look no further. Here are my top five learning apps for kids! As the school year comes to a close, most parents have a few things on their minds: 1. it’s time for some fun! 2. how will I entertain these kids all summer long? 3. how can I make sure they’re learning enough to do well when school starts again? Now, what if I  ...

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Gingerbread Decorating Printable

Need an easy holiday craft for your littles? My girls LOVE crafts. And since we happened to come down with Covid this holiday season, I figured I’d whip up something festive for them to do at home. This little gingerbread person felt like the perfect friend to add to our holiday decor. I love incorporating crafts into our holiday fun. Kids can get so bored with the hustle and bustle, so crafting definitely helps keep them occupied. If you’re looking for something they can easily  ...

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