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    Classroom Valentine’s Day Ideas That Are Fun, Affordable and Low-Waste

    Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is still very much a classroom tradition.…

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    Two Days at Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

    Croatia had been on my travel wish list for a while, and when we…

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    Why You Should Try a No-Spend Day—or Month

    How It Started I started doing no-spend days before I had kids — mostly…

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    A Family-Friendly Weekend in Plymouth, MA: History, Museums and Harbor Walks

    Plymouth, Massachusetts—often called ā€œAmerica’s Hometownā€ā€”is a rare mix of living history and seaside charm.…

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lots of hearts

Classroom Valentine’s Day Ideas That Are Fun, Affordable and Low-Waste

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is still very much a classroom tradition. We did them once, in Kindergarten, and making 50 valentines was more stress than fun, and…

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Plitvice Lakes Croatia

Two Days at Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Croatia had been on my travel wish list for a while, and when we finally made it happen, there was one place I knew we had to see: Plitvice Lakes…

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Woman with wallet not spending money

Why You Should Try a No-Spend Day—or Month

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

How It Started I started doing no-spend days before I had kids — mostly as a fun little challenge to help me jump-start my savings. I wasn’t always consistent back…

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Plymouth Village

A Family-Friendly Weekend in Plymouth, MA: History, Museums and Harbor Walks

July 17, 2025September 22, 2025

Plymouth, Massachusetts—often called ā€œAmerica’s Hometownā€ā€”is a rare mix of living history and seaside charm. From walking the decks of the Mayflower II to chatting with costumed interpreters at Plimoth Patuxet,…

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20 Ways to Declutter Your Home to Transform Your Space (and Your Mind!)

June 14, 2025November 24, 2025

If you are feeling overwhelmed by clutter but don’t know where to start, you’re not alone. I've been actively decluttering my home for the last six months, and I'm already…

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Feeling anxious? Go for a walk 
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Fresh air, a change of scenery, and a little movement can do wonders when you’re in a funk. 

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Feeling anxious? Go for a walk
Bored? Go for a walk
Tired? Go for a walk
Feeling sad? Go for a walk
Fresh air, a change of scenery, and a little movement can do wonders when you’re in a funk.

What’s your go-to for improving your mood? Do you walk every day? With or without a destination, fresh air and vitamin d are an instant pick-me-up.

Hi, I’m Robin šŸ‘‹ I believe in living simply, decluttering with intention, shop mindfully, and find joy in everyday adventures. If you believe in buying less, buying better, and prioritizing experiences over stuff, let’s be friends.
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A fun take on the Lunar New Year celebrations—Super Saturday. Instead of waiting in the cold along a metal barricade, walk around Chinatown and watch the lions blessing the shops with a year of prosperity. There’s drums, firecrackers, confetti, lions and lots of fun. Stay an hour or all day like we did. 

Save this post for next year and follow along for more family adventures.

A fun take on the Lunar New Year celebrations—Super Saturday. Instead of waiting in the cold along a metal barricade, walk around Chinatown and watch the lions blessing the shops with a year of prosperity. There’s drums, firecrackers, confetti, lions and lots of fun. Stay an hour or all day like we did.

Save this post for next year and follow along for more family adventures.
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