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13 Best Books for Girls in Middle School – My Daughters’ Favorites

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October 2, 2019 by ES Ivy

Looking for a great books for girls in middle school to read? Who better to ask than another middle school girl? This isn’t just some book list made by some librarians, teachers or other authors. They are not all award-winning middle books and their not all popular middle school books that are on every book list. But all of these books are among my own daughters’ favorite books that they read in middle school – a best books for girls in middle school book list!Not a book list by adults, these books were my own girls' favorite books in middle school. From popular middle school series to more challenging books.

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Maui Hawaii – First Trip Travelers Guide

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September 27, 2019 by ES Ivy

Planning a trip to Maui, Hawaii? Most travel guides are written by experts, people who have traveled to a destination again or again. Or they’re written by a resident – someone who lives there. They’re written by people who have been everywhere and done everything! So why would you want to read a guide by a first time traveler? Simple. Because you’re  a first time traveler.

Get your cabana on the beach! 23 blog posts to help you plan your best first trip to Maui, Hawaii. Where to stay, what to do, where to eat, WHAT to eat, what to do in Hawaii with teens.

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Hawaii with teens, 8 tips for the best trip – Hawaii vacation 23

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September 27, 2019 by ES Ivy

Hawaii is one of the best places to vacation with teens. Just the reputation alone is enough to get your kids excited! Our family vacation to Maui was one of the best we’ve ever had (and as family planner, we’ve had some awesome vacations! If I do say so myself.) Want memories that will last a life time? Read on for tips about where to stay, what to do, and how to plan the best vacation ever to Hawaii with teens!In Hawaii with teens? There's going to be lots of photos taken on the beach, like this photo of my teen girl posing on a black beach on Maui.Hawaii with teens, 8 tips for the best trip - Hawaii is one of the best places to vacation with teens. Our family vacation to Maui was one of the best we've ever had. Read on for tips about where to stay, what to do, and how to plan the best vacation ever to make memories in Hawaii with teens!

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Best Maui Trip Planning 6 Websites and Books – Hawaii Vacation 22

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September 27, 2019 by ES Ivy

Planning a trip to Hawaii? After you decide which island to go to for your trip to Hawaii, it’s time to start planning your itinerary and where to stay! Here are the best resources when planning our own family trip to Maui for finding things to do in Maui, the best places to stay in Maui, itineraries for couples and families, or planning a trip on a budget.Let's get you to this waterfall in Hawaii! The best Maui trip planning resources for things to do in Maui, the best places to stay, itineraries for couples and families, or planning a trip on a budget.…

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What to eat in Maui – Hawaii vacation 21

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September 26, 2019 by ES Ivy

There’s lots of information about where to eat in Maui, but how about what to eat in Maui? Here are some local and Hawaiian favorite specialties that you can find lots of places in Hawaii. Find out what to eat on your Hawaii vacation. Don’t miss these local Maui food musts!

Coconut custard ice cream on the tropical island of Maui made in Hawaii - don't miss these Maui favorites on your trip - what to eat in Maui, local specialities…

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Best places to eat in Maui – Hawaii vacation 20

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September 26, 2019 by ES Ivy

You might not go to Maui for the beaches, but while you’re there you gotta eat! Why not eat someplace great? Want to know the best places to eat in Maui? Read on to find the best fish tacos, pulled pork, burgers, coconut shrimp, & pizza in Maui. These are the best places where we ate – actually ate, not just read reviews – in Maui.Best places to eat in Maui - don't miss out on delicious meals like these coconut shrimp and Hawaiian fish tacos with tropical mango and slaw.…

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Iao Valley and Iao Needle, Maui – Hawaii vacation 19

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September 26, 2019 by ES Ivy

Iowa Valley is the place to go if you want to see the lush tropical plants of Maui, Hawaii especially if you’re not up for a long hike or the perilous Hana Highway. Don’t miss the easy walking loop in the Iao Valley for a beautiful Maui nature walk!

Walking the Iao Valley hiking loop with views of tropical peaks and tropical plants. If you're not up for a big hike or theperilous Hana Highway don't miss the Iao Valley!…

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Haleakala Summit and Crater – not just for sunrise! Maui – Hawaii vacation 18

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September 26, 2019 by ES Ivy

When you hear Maui Sunrise, it means the Huleakala Summit Sunrise! But with ski clothing needed, that didn’t sound like something we could pack for a family of 5 – or want to get up for at 3 am. Read on for tips of how to miss the crowds, and to find out how a day trip to see the Huleakala summit and crater will be different from most sunrise tours you read about. It’s totally worth it!

Maui is famous for the Huleakala Summit Sunrise! But you need a 3 am wakeup call and ski clothing. Miss the crowds! Read day trip tips - totally worth it! Girl above the clouds Leleiwi Lookout Maui…

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Where should I go to college?

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September 22, 2019 by ES Ivy

Where should I go to college? Thousands of seniors across the United States are asking that question right now. And one of them is in my house! Our youngest child is in the process of applying to college. Since this is our third round, I’ve learned a few things going through this process. If you’re as old as I am, you might be shocked to learn that most kids these days apply to between 6 – 12 colleges. If you don’t know where to begin, through my research and experience I’ve got a few guidelines to help get started with a college application list that won’t end up with your kid living in your basement after graduation.Where should you go to college? Some guidelines to point you in the right direction.

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Why does a university or college cost so much?

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July 17, 2019 by ES Ivy

There’s no other way to look at it, the cost of a university or college education is high! Even though we knew it was high and getting higher, we were still shocked by how much tuition increased in just the two years between when our oldest started college and our second child started the same college. Why does college or a university education cost so much? Where does all that money go?illustration of the high cost of college - piggy bank with graduation cap…

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