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π #1 Nerf holiday gift of 2023, π kids go CRAZY over this, ππͺ & Christmas kindness cookies (FREE PRINTABLE)!
β‘οΈ Our trip to Washington DC was prompted, aka REQUIRED, because one of my college sons is studying abroad next semester and needed to go to an embassy in one of 5 cities...NY, Boston, Chicago, LA or DC. We had to make a decision on which city to visit without fully knowing the date. Huh? |
Yes, we were told to choose a city to travel to during December near the holidays without knowing the date. But one location, DC had the date of Dec 15. And since I used to live in the suburbs of DC and spent a lot of my teenage hours exploring it on the metro (see photo...btw hasn't changed at all including the ticketing since then!) I figured DC would be the easiest to get in/out. Well, best laid plans... Our appointment was at 3 pm. Our plane was scheduled to leave at 7:20 am for a less-than-3-hour-flight. Easy, right? Nope. Plane taxied out to take off and then returned due to technical issues that over the next hour could not be resolved. They took us all off the plane to "look for another plane". <--I have lived long enough to not have a ton of hope for that plan. NO OTHER PLANES ON ANY AIRLINE from Dallas to DC's TWO airports would get us there on time. They found us a plane that took off 3 hours later than our scheduled time. We arrived and got to the embassy appointment with 8 minutes to spare. We felt like we had just won the Amazing Race. You Will Love TheseOur embassy appointment took less than 10 minutes once we were actually there. We went to our hotel, ate a quick meal (it had been since a very early breakfast that we had eaten) and then both crashed mid-afternoon...our naps turned into night and we didn't get up until morning! It was funny because in the middle of the rush to get to our appointment, it hadn't occurred to us that we were tired. But as soon as we had achieved our goals, the stress hit us! P.S. If your kids love NERF darts, this is a holiday gift idea that will keep giving all year long! {Giggle} 2800 Lakeside Parkway, Unit 201, Flower Mound, TX 75022 |
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Experts say, grandparents who babysit grandkids live longer... Learn all about the letter J with cool crafts and activities! Get the wiggles out with 25 super active outdoor activities for kids! Teach kids all about gratitude with a journal and prompts! <--FREE PRINTABLE! Make one of the most adorable paper plate crafts--out of basic household items that you probably already have! Elephant Toothpaste We adore when science gets silly! Psssst...and simple! Check Out the Tutorial! Let's Play...
Make an adorable red barn craft (perfect to make after a farm trip!). Transform tissue paper into vibrant fall leaves that could be made into a garland. Explore capillary action with a cool hands-on STEM activity. Homemade confetti--from leaves! Make the sweetest fall activity for babies! Paper Plate Turtle This craft can be perfect for lessons about the ocean or if your little oneβs like the ocean in general. Check Out the Tutorial! Art Projects for Older Kids π¨ Timed Drawing Art Project for...
Experts say, the youngest is the funniest child in the family... Practice writing with 10+ handwriting worksheets for kids! <--FREE PRINTABLE! Great tips for organizing your pantry for a new school year! How cute is this pom-pom caterpillar craft for kids?! Fall = turkey crafts! Make a Pumpkin Door Hanger from a Pizza Pan! Create the cutest fall pumpkin door hanger with a pizza pan and a few simple supplies! This easy craft is perfect for kids, family crafting, classrooms, or a fun handmade...