We fell in love with the Upstate of South Carolina on a visit to see my parents. They moved from the Atlanta area to Greenville, SC and lived only a mile outside of the revitalized downtown. Their condo was a short walk to beautiful Falls Park on the Reedy River. We would walk with the […]

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Whether you are planning for summer vacation with kids at home or just need some great weekend family bucket list ideas, this big resource of location specific kids activities in your area will get you ready. Inexpensive things to with kids near me is a common search term that leads many parents right here to […]

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Are you planning a family vacation to New Orleans in 2024? Our stress-free guide, tailored just for parents, has you covered. New Orleans, known for its vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, and rich history, offers plenty of family-friendly activities to keep everyone entertained and happy. If you’re looking for alternatives to traditional destinations, consider exploring unique […]

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We have moved around a lot as a military family. That has given us some great times to explore new areas and discover fun family activities. Free or low-cost activities for families in Northern Virginia are in this installment. >>>Not in the Northern Virginia area? Here is the list of all locations with Free or […]

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Many felt sorry for us when we had to move from the almost-tropical paradise of San Diego to the hi-desert of southern California. My husband was one of them! I kept an open mind, and figured there would be plenty of hidden gems (or not-so-hidden) to keep the kids learning and playing. I found a […]

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What are your favorite free kids activities in your area? It’s Summer vacation here still, so I am learning about our new area and keeping a list of our go-to inexpensive kids activities. Have you checked out if the Free or Cheap Kids Activities List has your location available? The developing list of kids activities […]

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Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Lauren} We spent a little too much time this winter in front of the TV. I kept thinking “Only one more day of this. The kids are […]

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Recently I was sewing a robe for my oldest daughter. She asked if she could help and said she wanted to learn how to sew. Before jumping in, I wanted to look for a project to help with teaching children to sew. As a child, I remember my mom sitting at her sewing machine. She still has […]

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Lakes dotted throughout town, tons of amazing museums, and delicious spots to eat, we loved our time in St Paul and Minneapolis. Our family has lived in five different cities so far and visited countless others but the Twin Cities remain one of the most family friendly places. If you have kids, you’re probably already […]

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