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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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If your kiddo loves Baby Shark, you need this free coloring page... <--FREE PRINTABLE! Check out these free educational website for kids! Keep 2-year-olds busy with 80 fun activities! Prepare to be amazed by these random facts! These genius tips make box cake mix taste better! Easy Paper Plate Snail Craft This easy snail craft for kids uses a fun cotton ball painting technique that makes this snail art! Kids of all ages, especially preschool & kindergarten, will enjoy this simple snail craft...
Check out this easy Nile river kids summer water activity! Make a snow globe memory jar for Father's Day! Practice writing the letter L in cursive with a fun worksheet! <--FREE PRINTABLE! You'll have the best time reading books that rhyme! (See what I did there?π) Drool-worthy BBQ dish (made in your Instant Pot)! Clothespin Crocodile Craft This crocodile craft is perfect for kids of all ages: toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten kids. Itβs a fun way to craft, learn about crocodiles, and...
Transform a paper plate into a simple boat craft for kids. Create an easy mosaic art rainbow craft with a paper plate and construction paper!You'll never by the box version again--it is SO easy to make...Make unforgettable family memories!Enjoy fun in the sun! Fun Foot Painting Activity for Kids We all have finger painted and painted with paintbrushes, but this is a fun variation! Itβs not only a fun art project, but doubles as a sensory activity as well. You can do this foot painting at home...