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Easy Edible Easter Crafts

There are hundreds of Easter crafts that feature popular holiday candies, such as jelly beans and chocolate, but most of the finished products can’t be eaten because they contain glue and a variety of other poisonous materials. That’s fine if you are making the Easter crafts alone and gifting them to older loved ones, but when you are crafting with kids, who don’t understand that a jelly bean dripping with rubber cement is not something that should be consumed, things can get a bit dicey. When I’m working with young children I pass on the paste-and-chocolate crafts and make these … Continue reading →

Spring Break

It’s that time of year again. School aged kids are out for Spring Break. Families are heading off to the beaches, zoo’s and amusement parks. Toddlers toddle behind, trying to keep up with their siblings. It is such a fun time of year. As with any vacation or day out with the family, there are always things to remember. There are items you don’t want to forget and there are things to do before leaving home. Planning any vacation with toddlers takes preparation. Things to Pack for a Day Trip: *Sunscreen *Change of clothes *Hand Sanitizer *Camera *Sippy Cup or … Continue reading →

Save Money on Spring Break

Gone are the days, I think, when spring break meant a wild spending spree in some exotic location. Instead, many families are turning to money saving ideas to ensure that they have a great spring break without becoming destitute. There are plenty of ways to enjoy spring break that don’t cost much money at all. If you need a few ideas to get started, take a look below. Add your own in the comment section. Stay Local I bet that there are hundreds of free and low cost activities and attractions close to home. Just think, so many people may … Continue reading →

Theme Park Fun

Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri just announced that it is teaming up with area hotels and other attractions to offer discounts on package deals to families who want to spend spring break in the Show-Me-State without breaking the bank. The popular theme park is just one of dozens of companies lending a helping hand to cash-strapped parents, who want to make this spring break memorable for their kids. Sea World in Florida and the San Diego Zoo are also appealing to families on a budget. Both theme parks are freezing the price of their annual passes, in an effort … Continue reading →

Great Deals on Fun Family Spring Break Activities

If you have a little slugger in your family he (or she) is guaranteed to go batty for the incredible spring training deals being offered by Florida’s Grapefruit League and Arizona’s Cactus League. Both baseball organizations are offering outstanding opportunities for your little ones to catch big-league action at a relatively small price. What’s more, if you are traveling from out-of-town to see these athletes in action, you can save on hotel accommodations too. For example, Seralago Hotel & Suites (considered one of central Florida’s most affordable and family-friendly properties), is offering a spring training special to families who stay … Continue reading →

Have Fun in the Sun this Spring

Depending on your child’s school, spring break could be just a couple of weeks away. If that’s the case, you’re in luck. Several popular resorts are offering fabulous deals for families looking to escape to the sun and surf. The current economy has forced many top-notch properties to drastically reduce their rates in order to drum up business. This means that availability is excellent and you’ll get more bang for your buck, especially if you are traveling with kids. Take a look: ORLANDO What parent wouldn’t want to spend spring break lounging poolside while her child is happily splashing nearby? … Continue reading →

Spring Break Fun

Personally, I would never consider taking a spring vacation to a ski resort, but that’s mainly because I am surrounded by snow and cold for roughly eight months of the year. For other families (like my brother’s) an ideal spring break consists of hitting the slopes and snowshoeing along finely groomed trails. If you are looking to take a ski vacation this spring, consider the following options in beautiful Utah. SNOWBIRD RESORT This resort offers full-service slope-side luxury lodgings suitable for serious skiers and snowboarders, as well as beginners. The resort is known for its extreme slopes, but also features … Continue reading →

Diary of a Cat Care B&B: Spring Break

Spring break for most people means a few days off from work or school, time spent with family and friends, and maybe even a vacation! At the cats only boarding facility, spring break means we’re approaching full capacity. At the end of last week, we had three guests. By the time the weekend was over, we had nearly forty! Our main boarding room is full — thirty cats in thirty condos — plus we have guests in the two isolation wards and one guy who came in with a hurt leg resting quietly next door on the veterinarian side. That’s … Continue reading →

Spring Travel Deals in Paradise

Spring break is fast approaching (in fact, some college coeds began their break last Friday), which means millions of families will be hitting the highways or jetting off to celebrate a week of school-free days. If your travel plans include a pit stop in a Hawaiian paradise there are some incredible bargains you should be aware of. For example: The Star of Honolulu is offering an Easter lunch cruise on March 23rd from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 23rd. The trip departs from Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8 and caters to families who want to spend the holiday … Continue reading →

Affordable Spring Flings

Easter is just two weeks… do you know where you’ll be spending your spring break? If you don’t have the time or money to escape the winter blues in tropical locales such as Hawaii, Cabo or the Caribbean you might consider taking advantage of some affordable options closer to home. For example, we are just a few weeks away from the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. The annual event takes place this year from March 29-April 13. If you have never been you don’t know what you are missing. It is truly amazing to see the city’s cherry … Continue reading →