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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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Make a DIY activity book! Kids will love this DIY pocket puzzle game! How cool is this foam stamp roller craft?! Learning the difference between short vowel sounds and long vowel sounds is crucial for children. Practice with a fun worksheet!<--FREE PRINTABLE! Unwind with some groovy coloring pages! <--FREE PRINTABLE! How To Paint Fireworks Using Pine Needles Fireworks art with pine needles is a fun activity for toddlers through elementary age. It will keep the kids entertained while they wait...
Making your own baby food is SO easy! Teach kids the importance of saving by making a fun piggy bank... The coolest boat crafts will keep kids entertained and creative all summer long! Learn how to draw SpongeBob with a free drawing lesson! <--FREE PRINTABLE! Practice writing the letter K in cursive with a fun worksheet... <--FREE PRINTABLE! Pretend Paper Plate Compass Craft My kids and I have been working on camping crafts recently, and weβre excited to share this DIY paper plate compass...
Transform a tin can into a bird feeder! This is the quickest way to teach your kid to ride a bike without training wheels... Practice writing the letter I in cursive with free worksheets! <--FREE PRINTABLE! Kids love these simple one pot meals! Learn all about good manners for kids... DIY American Flag T-Shirt Grab a white classic tee, sponge, paint and stickers because we are making patriotic shirts. This craft is perfect for Flag Day and Independence Day! Check Out the Tutorial! Flag Day...