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Posted on: January 22, 2014
So what else is there to do in Southern California if you want to do more than Disneyland and other theme parks? LOTS!! In one week, we visited 3 theme parks, but we also visited a number of unique local attractions. I think there is time on every vacation to
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Posted on: January 15, 2014
A family vacation in southern California is not complete without visiting theme parks. Disneyland is of course the first to come to mind, but there are many more including two that we visited, Universal Studios Hollywood and Knott’s Berry Farm. Knott’s Berry Farm We spent a fantastic day at wandering
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Posted on: January 13, 2014
Getting the children ready for school every morning is a struggle. Some days are better than others but in general, I have to bust out the crotchety drill sergeant to get the kids ready for school on time. I gently remind, eagerly cajole and eventually yell things like this every
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Posted on: January 8, 2014
After years of our daughter hint dropping, whining and complaining that “everyone has been to Disneyland except me”, my husband and I decided that this was the year we would take our children to California. After much planning and rearranging we settled on the first week of December to make
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Posted on: January 3, 2014
Are the holidays over? Is it safe to come out again? Whew! December was a crazy month for our little family and as fun as it was, I’m glad it’s over. One of the highlights of the month, aside from a week in California, was a week with our family
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Posted on: December 19, 2013
“Mommy, when are we putting up the Christmas tree?” Answer: “Um, next year?” Because we spent the first week of December in California and will be spending Christmas week with our family in Calgary it hardly seems worthwhile to put up a tree for a mere 2 weeks. Or maybe
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Posted on: December 16, 2013
My family and I recently returned from a vacation to Anaheim, California. When I tell people that, their first question is always about Disneyland yet I can say with conviction there is a lot more to the Anaheim area than just Disney! What did we do in one week? We
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Posted on: December 11, 2013
Last year my son started playing with our local amateur hockey association and I was introduced into the world of morning practices, bad coffee, cold arenas, and writing cheques. Many, many cheques… But he really enjoys it and its awesome exercise so I embrace it as cheerfully as possible. I
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Posted on: November 29, 2013
There are very few circumstances under which I like shopping. First, there must be no children (Ha!) Second, I must have time. (Ha! Ha!) Third, I must not be looking for anything specific or the item will not appear. If I am looking for a Christmas dress, or the perfect
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Posted on: November 25, 2013
I have tried for ages to institute a ban on stuffed animals. Those fluffy, squishy little critters, they are insidious in their attack; luring my children with their big yearning eyes, soft fur and instant cuddly gratification… Sigh. It’s hopeless. So now we have a new addition to our giant
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