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    Classroom Valentineโ€™s Day Ideas That Are Fun, Affordable and Low-Waste

    Love it or hate it, Valentineโ€™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 Dayโ€”or Month

    How It Started I started doing no-spend days before I had kids โ€” mostly…

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

    Plymouth, Massachusettsโ€”often called โ€œAmericaโ€™s Hometownโ€โ€”is a rare mix of living history and seaside charm.…

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I'm Robin; traveler and lifestyle blogger.

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lots of hearts

Classroom Valentineโ€™s Day Ideas That Are Fun, Affordable and Low-Waste

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Love it or hate it, Valentineโ€™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 Dayโ€”or Month

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

How It Started I started doing no-spend days before I had kids โ€” mostly as a fun little challenge to help me jump-start my savings. I wasnโ€™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, Massachusettsโ€”often called โ€œAmericaโ€™s Hometownโ€โ€”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 donโ€™t know where to start, youโ€™re not alone. I've been actively decluttering my home for the last six months, and I'm already…

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How do you keep all of the hats, gloves and scarves from cluttering up your home? This is so easy even my kids can do it ๐Ÿ˜† 

#homeorganizationtips #winteressentials 

Hi, Iโ€™m Robin ๐Ÿ‘‹  If you believe in buying less, buying better, and prioritizing experiences over stuff, letโ€™s be friends.

How do you keep all of the hats, gloves and scarves from cluttering up your home? This is so easy even my kids can do it ๐Ÿ˜†

#homeorganizationtips #winteressentials

Hi, Iโ€™m Robin ๐Ÿ‘‹ If you believe in buying less, buying better, and prioritizing experiences over stuff, letโ€™s be friends.
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How do you keep all of the hats, gloves and scarves from cluttering up your home? This is so easy even my kids can do it ๐Ÿ˜† 

#homeorganizationtips #winteressentials 

Hi, Iโ€™m Robin ๐Ÿ‘‹  If you believe in buying less, buying better, and prioritizing experiences over stuff, letโ€™s be friends.

How do you keep all of the hats, gloves and scarves from cluttering up your home? This is so easy even my kids can do it ๐Ÿ˜†

#homeorganizationtips #winteressentials

Hi, Iโ€™m Robin ๐Ÿ‘‹ If you believe in buying less, buying better, and prioritizing experiences over stuff, letโ€™s be friends.
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