How to Build a Low-Waste Easter Basket Your Kids Will Love
Easter is one of those holidays that sneaks up on you. One minute it’s February, and the next you’re throwing stuff in a basket. Here’s the thing: Easter baskets don’t…
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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. We did them once, in Kindergarten, and making 50 valentines was more stress than fun, and…
Two Days at Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
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…
Why You Should Try a No-Spend Day—or Month
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…
A Family-Friendly Weekend in Plymouth, MA: History, Museums and Harbor Walks
Plymouth, Massachusetts—often called “America’s Hometown”—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,…
