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There's going to be a Frozen II! Watch the trailer to see the amazing graphics and all your favorite characters! #Frozen2 - Disney Frozen II Movie poster snowflake

Frozen 2 teaser trailer – Let it Go! There’s a new Frozen movie to sing about.

Wow! Have you seen the new Frozen II trailer from Disney yet? Maybe you still hear the refrain in your head “Let it go! Let it go!…” and you just want to “LET IT GO!” BUT – the new trailer has completely changed my mind. The graphics are A-mazing.

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Best Books for Kids

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Best Kids Books – My own kids’ favorite books

Encyclopedia Brown book cover = boy sitting at desk - on the best books for boys booklist

Best Books for Boys in 3rd Grade – my son’s favorites

Cover of book for 1st grade girls - Ramona the Pest, girl with dog

Best Books for Girls in 2nd Grade – my daughters’ favorites

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Family Trips

Not as easy as it looks! You'll want to be prepared to hike to the Bamboo Forest on Maui

Supply list – Bamboo Forest hike Maui – Hawaii vacation 17

Disney Park Epcot ball at night - Disney Park Tips - what to pack for Disney World - some things you probably didn't think of

Hidden Gems in Magic Kingdom Disney World

Be sure to plan for this top stop on the Road to Hana - Maui's best hike! To see the magical Bamboo Forest and beautiful waterfalls. Find out how long it takes to hike the Pipiwai trail to Makahiku Falls, the Bamboo Forest, and Waimoku Falls. I cover what to expect in terrain, difficulty, and weather.

Maui’s Magical Bamboo Forest trail – Hawaii vacation 16

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These giant boxed book sets make great Christmas gifts for kids. Boxed sets make reading fun for even reluctant readers.  Some of these are classic children's book series. Others are current popular elementary school books series and others work better for older kids and teens. All of these book series are well loved by my own kids.

17 GIANT Boxed Book Sets – Exciting gifts for Kids and Teens

These are best boxed book sets on Amazon! (As judged by me the children’s books that my own kids love.) These giant boxed book sets make great Christmas gifts for kids. Boxed sets make reading fun for even reluctant readers.  Some of these are classic children’s book series. Others are current popular elementary school books…

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Gifts for Tween Girls - It's important not to overlook girls when you're looking for engineering toys and kits for Christmas gifts for your son. It's true that a lot of engineering sets might not be immediately appealing to girls. That's why I was so excited that in Disney's Nutcracker and the Four Realms there is an emphasis of Clara being interested in mechanical things. It inspired me to come up with a list of engineering gifts for tween girls!

Engineering Toys & Kits – Gifts for Tween Girls inspired by Disney’s Nutcracker

It’s important not to overlook girls when you’re looking for engineering toys and kits for Christmas gifts for your son. It’s true that a lot of engineering sets might not be immediately appealing to girls. That’s why I was so excited that in Disney’s Nutcracker and the Four Realms movie there is an emphasis of Clara…

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12+ of my favorite Christmas wreath tutorials - Learn how to make wreaths to decorate your home, everywhere from your front door to your kitchen! These wreaths use everything from fresh evergreens to puzzle pieces (a genius way to save money when you make your wreath. You gotta see it!) and everything in between. Click over to get some fabulous ideas and craft some Christmas memories.

12+ DIY Christmas Wreath Ideas & Tutorials

Making your own Christmas wreath is the only way to get it exactly how you want it! Check out these great ideas for easy DIY wreaths to decorate outdoors and in.

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