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what you need to know: disney's performing arts programs

what you need to know: disney’s performing arts programs

In the whole world, Disney is one of the largest employers for those in the performing arts. With all of the the Disney platforms--the resorts, …
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disney youth programs YES you need to know about the youth education series teachmama.com

disney youth programs: YES you need to know about the youth education series

This summer, I had the great opportunity to learn about Disney Youth Programs. Have you heard of Disney Youth Programs? Maybe you've seen …
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girls getaway weekend at kingsmill resort | teachmama.com

kingsmill resort for a girls’ weekend getaway (and 100 reasons you need a getaway too!)

Last weekend, I had the great opportunity to drop everything and head to Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia for a girls' weekend getaway with …
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why I was invited to the white house (and how you can go, too!)

why I was invited to the white house (and how you can go, too!)

That's right. I really did go to the White House two weeks ago, and I still can't believe it. In fact, I think it's taken me a total of two …
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reading tip 7: books & travel | teachmama.com

reading tip 7: books & travel

There are a few things I feel strongly about when it comes to reading: Books should be all over the house, not just stuck in one spot. Books …
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great wolf lodge | learning and loving family time | teachmama.com

great wolf lodge: learning and loving family time

For years and years and years and years now, my kids have asked to go to Great Wolf Lodge. Really. And for whatever reason, we never made the …
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outdoor adventures for the whole family: Shenandoah Valley

  My crew is always up for a little adventure, especially when it's outdoors. So when Trekaroo invited us to visit and explore …
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Wizarding World of Harry Potter | universal orlando resort | teachmama.com

make The Wizarding World of Harry Potter more awesome than you ever imagined

    Friends. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Have you seen it? Do you plan to? We visited Orlando this month, and …
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Disney SUPRISE | teachmama.com

Disney SUPRISE: a checklist for parents who want to pull off a last-minute surprise for kids

Last week, we went to Disney World. For real. One of our most favorite places on earth and the kids' as well. We've been there before, and …
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sleepover at the national archives: 3 reasons your family will love it

We did it. We slept at the National Archives. The National Archives Museum in Washington, DC. Slept. In the museum. All night long. With …
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disney pin trading: why it rocks for families

disney pin trading: why it rocks for families

      This spring, my family was elated to have been invited to attend the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration in …
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disneyland fun fact lunchbox notes | get kids ready for the trip | from teachmama.com

disneyland fun facts: lunchbox notes

    We are gearing up for a Disneyland adventure, and to prepare our family, we're rocking some Disneyland fun fact lunchbox …
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elf, the broadway musical: discount tickets and giveaway- baltimore lyric opera house

    elf, the broadway musical, is coming to the Baltimore Lyric Opera House next week. And I've got two tickets to give to a …
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make the most of family day trips

how to make the most of a day trip to museum, farm, or amusement park

Now that our swim and dive seasons are officially over, it's time for a few good family day trips. And our close proximity to Washington, DC, …
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ethnic restaurant family food adventure

local ethnic restaurants: a family food adventure

Before kids, my husband and I talked a good game. We had big plans. We’ll pack up everything! We’ll move across the world! We’ll teach at an …
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make family road trips FUN: the box girls conversation starters (& giveaway!)

Road trips are not always the easiest on families, but with a little preparation on busy parents' part, road trips can be memorable, relaxing, and …
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disney social media moms celebration: 5 life lessons learned

I am over the moon to share all that I learned at the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration, but it just cannot be done in a single post. So today, …
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disney word searches: getting kids ready for the trip!

disney word searches: getting kids ready for the trip!

We were on a major word search kick a while back, but we've taken a good long rest from them. So in honor of our upcoming Disney Social Media Moms …
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disney fun fact lunchbox notes

  We are big into lunchbox love notes around here, so why on earth would I have not thought earlier to make Disney Lunchbox Notes? Be still …
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homemade disney autograph books

    We are so very, very, very, very excited that we're heading to the Happiest Place on earth in just a few days! As part of the …
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