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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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Grab a free August calendar! <--FREE PRINTABLE School-aged kids will create unique art with markers in this fun project. This simple technique can easily be used at home or in the classroom. These cat coloring sheets are cute, silly, playful, and fun! <--FREE PRINTABLE Aqua sand is not only fun to make, play with, but itβs educational! It is a craft and a science experiment in one. Check out the ultimate budget-friendly back to school guide! Printable Summer Camp At Home Today we have the...
Check out the complete guide to celebrating Middle Child Day on 8/12 (today!)... <--FREE PRINTABLE! Work on number recognition with adorable 0-9 color by number coloring pages! <--FREE PRINTABLE! 5 easy back to school dinner recipes that kids will eat... This is the coolest PokΓ©ball craft for creative kids! Make your own pop-up card... <--FREE PRINTABLE TEMPLATE! Paper Watermelon You just need a few craft supplies. This paper craft is great for older children and younger children alike. Make...
These DIY bath salts smell good, have fun colors, and can even be given as a gift. School-aged kids will practice the art of zentangle in this fun project. Weβve included a free printable to make this mess-free lesson easy for home or classroom use. <--FREE PRINTABLE! Kids of all ages will love making card sculptures. Theyβre not only fun to make, but educational as it doubles as a STEM activity. What good craft isnβt messy?! This is such a unique craft that doubles as an educational lesson...