Happy Birthday USA! With July 4th falling on a weekend this year, the parades, picnics and celebrations will be spread out over a full two days – and there will most likely be something for everyone. Here are some links to resources, ideas and activities to make your fourth of July weekend even more fun!
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Posted on June 28th, 2009 by Char
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Our National Parks are not only true gems of our country, but they make perfect backdrops for some of the most memorable family vacations. The U.S. National Park Service wants more of us to take time to enjoy our national parks, spend time together as families and save money in the process – they are [...]

Posted on June 3rd, 2009 by Char
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As families go, we are not really one that watches a lot of TV – we are just too busy, except for December. There is something about all the Christmas specials – the classics and the new that draw us in. Maybe it is the chance to relive childhood memories of Charlie Brown and Snoopy [...]

Posted on December 1st, 2008 by Char
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