A couple weeks ago I took the kids apple picking at Larriland Farms in Woodbine, Maryland. We were originally planning to visit Gardenhour Orchards, but they ended apple picking early this year. We got to Larriland Farms about 11 AM and the parking lot by the barn was empty. I wasn’t sure if we had […]
Most of the time the little man is playing with his cars or trains, reading about cars and trains or watching a show with cars and a train or two. Can you tell we love cars and trains? Yes, the little man loves cars and trains, but so do I. I love that both cars
A couple of weekends ago we decided to take the kids on a hike to Cunningham Falls. Cunningham Falls State Park is located in Frederick County, Maryland. The state park has 9 hiking trails totaling over 30 miles of trail, as well as a lake. When I was looking for information about going to the
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The Tillamook Cheese Factory visitor center is closed until 2018, but don’t worry. If you have trip planned before the new visitor center opens, there is a temporary visitor center in the big red barn on the property. This post may contain affiliate links On our weekend trip to Oregon we went to the Cheese
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Coconut water is one of our family’s favorite drinks. We love that it is sweet, hydrating and makes some awesome treats! This post may contain affiliate links Coconut Water Brand Comparison This summer we tried several different brands of coconut water. Including Coco Joy, Vita Coco, Zico, Kirkland and Aldi brand. (Some of these brands
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Visiting the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington DC is a fun day trip for the whole family. Both of my kids love it when we go to the zoo. If you’re planning your first trip to the Smithsonian National Zoo get ready it’s an awesome place to explore. Admission to the Zoo is free, parking
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Just a few weeks ago, I had my second C-section and it made me think of the things I wish I would have known before my first C-section. First Baby {Birth Story} When I was pregnant with my first baby, like most pregnant women I didn’t want to consider even the possibility of having a
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During the holiday’s expenses, can really add up. With additional parties and family gatherings, we spend more on groceries, not to mention gifts, decor and other holiday expenses. So how do you save money on these additional expenses?
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Updated 3/29/18 When we first moved to Maryland I didn’t know anything about the blue angels. But when our family moved to Bowie I heard a lot about how awesome the Blue Angels Airshow was. So I convinced Jared that we needed to go and I’m so glad we did. The Blue Angles Airshow happens
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The little man is 14 months and I can’t believe how fast his first year has gone by. Looking back there are quite a few things that made the first year easier and some that were vital for us. Today I want to share with you our must-have items for baby’s first year and why.
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A few weeks ago, we spent the weekend in the Outer Banks, NC. On the Outer Banks, there are 4 lighthouses – Currituck Beach Lighthouse, Bodie Island Lighthouse, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Ocracoke Lighthouse. We were able to visit 2 of the 4 lighthouses this time. The first lighthouse we visited was Bodie Island Lighthouse. It
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In January my husband and I spent a weekend in Nashville, Tennessee. Jared had meetings so we didn’t have a ton of time to explore but we did stay at an awesome resort, the Gaylord Opryland Resort, and Convention Center. The Gardens The Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center is massive, while Jared was in
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