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The Best Hiking Boot Ever!
I have always struggled with my feet. I don’t know what it is about them, but I blister so easily. I have pain constantly, even in what should be good shoes. On our hikes I have to carry band aids and other first aid because almost without a doubt, I am going to have some sort of issue with my feet. That is until I tried OrthoFeet Hiking Boots; what I have now dubbed “the best hiking boot ever.” Simply because they are. Why should you choose OrthoFeet? The primary focus of the OrthoFeet brand is to offer the ultimate comfortable and functional shoes, orthotic insoles and socks. “By combining…
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Plan the Ultimate Fall Trip to Yosemite National Park
Madera County in the Fall is absolutely amazing. Of course you have Yosemite National Park, which in and of itself is worth visiting. But with an incredibly diverse landscape ranging from the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the rich fertile farmlands of the valley, full of pistachio’s, almonds and pomegranates; there are no shortage of places to visit, activities to do and fun to be had. As you plan your fall vacation to Madera County you will want to take advantage of all that the area has to offer. Take a ride on the historic Yosemite Sugar Pine Railroad, hike along Bass Lake and enjoy a magnificent meal overlooking the water.…
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Orange County Hidden Gem: The Newport Beach Pirate House
Address: 35th Street and Marcus Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Ahoy there, me hearties, have I got a treasure for ye in Orange County! If you are a fan of Disney’s: Pirate’s of the Caribbean, then you are going to love the Newport Beach Pirate House located close to the Balboa Peninsula. Thanks to a local scallywag who has created an entire plundering village in their front yard, you get to reap the bounty of enjoyment from exploring this hidden Socal gem. So next time you are looking for fun things to do with kids in Orange County, abandon ship and take in this wonder by walking around and enjoying…
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Luxury Covered Wagon Glamping in Zion National Park
White Bison Resort and RV Park 435.635.3004400 W. UT 9Virgin, Utah 84779 www.Weepingbuffalo.com Towering red cliffs, waterfalls, emerald pools, and dramatic hikes, Zion National Park is a true treasure. Here you can experience the greatest offerings our National Parks have to show. And after a long day hiking to the top of Angels Landing, or sloshing through the Virgin River Narrows hike, you will want a place to come back to, soak yourself in a hot tub, rest and relax. One that allows you to be part of the impressive landscape out in nature, but with all the luxury of a 4-star hotel. Skip the hotel and head to The…
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Host The Best Kid’s Foam Party!
Looking for an easy, clean and exceptionally fun party idea?! Then look no further. Foam party is your answer. And It’s Foam Time has you covered! It’s Foam Time is LA and Orange County’s (SoCal) original foam party experts. But, what is a foam party? It is exactly what it sounds like. A party of foam. All you need is a standard electrical outlet and hose connection. Then the machine and company does all the rest by filling your flat space with foam and bubbles. Not like a few sparse bubbles… but as in filling a space as high as 6 feet tall and 40 x 40 feet with dense…
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Family Friendly Hotel in Moab: Homewood Suites by Hilton
As far as National Parks go… Arches is right there on the top of our list as one of the best! And the city of Moab is simply tops! We visited the area at the beginning of the summer and are already planning a return visit to hit the many stops we didn’t have time for this go around. We simply had the BEST time and LOVED the area. Specifically our hotel: The Homewood Suites by Hilton Moab Location: 132 N. Main Street, Moab, UT, 84532, US Located in the heart of Moab, The Homewood Suites is the perfect home base during your adventures. With restaurants, shopping, and more all…
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Plan a Family Camping Trip Made Easy
Planning a family camping trip can feel overwhelming, daunting and formidable to say the least. However, it doesn’t have to be. Over the years we have done our fair share of trial and error to learn tips and tricks to make camping with kids a lot easier (it is still work, don’t get me wrong, but once you’ve done it a time or two, you start getting the hang of it). We’ve had tents blowing over in the wind from failure of being anchored correctly, to forgetting lanterns, brooms, and water… heck we’ve even left an entire suitcase behind. Having a proper checklist is without doubt the most important aspect…
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Social Distancing
Corona Virus social distancing got you down? Are you now homeschooling kids without feeling adequately prepared? Going stir crazy but want to stay away from the masses? I hear you loud and clear. I think for many of us we are still a little unsure what we are supposed to be doing. We don’t know what this virus is exactly, or what to expect; and because of that we aren’t really sure how to live our lives. Should we be stock-piling toilet paper and canned goods, or will life be back to normal in a couple of weeks and all this chaos will have been quite unnecessary? We will just…
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How To Host Your Own Murder Mystery Dinner Party
Plan your own murder mystery dinner party!
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Best Family Friendly Ways to Ring in the New Year!!!
We’ve done our fair share of ringing in the New Year… my favorite to date was 2012. Yes, my second daughter was born at 9:46 pm New Years Eve 2012. So, it’s a very special day for our family and we always have reason to celebrate. However, I also know that New Years Eve can be a hard holiday to celebrate with kids. So, I am going to share some of our favorite ways and places to do so with the whole family. GAME NIGHT We love holding game night at our home. Nothing is more fun than gathering with friends and all our kids to ring in the New…
