8 Experience Presents that Don’t Cost a Thing and Create Memories Instead of More Stuff Check your television or mailbox and you can see the real meaning of Christmas, or at least the meaning that retailers want you believe. It's all about the stuff. Presents are a big part of the season, and there's definitely nothing wrong with that,…
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If you asked your kids to tell you what they got for Christmas last year would they remember? I asked mine and they didn’t have a single coherent memory. That could mean that we bombed it in the gift giving department last year, but I don’t believe it. The real reason that they don’t remember is that kids (and grownups)…
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If ever you're feeling whimsical you might think about booking a last minute holiday for the family to the sun-soaked coastline of Tunisia. No, that's not completely mad. In fact, it could turn out to be one of the best things that you'll ever do. Visit with an open mind and just into the Tunisian culture and holiday spirit with…
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“Mom, did we somehow drive to Europe?” one of the kids jokes from the backseat. Pulling into the driveway of Hofsas House, the cheery pink exterior flanked by blossoming hydrangeas exudes an obvious European flavor. It’s not hard to see why the kids are convinced that we have taken a trip across the Atlantic. Despite the ambience, we haven’t crossed…
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Ten minutes until formal dinner onboard our cruise ship and our adjoining cabins look as if they were caught in the onslaught of some clothing apocalypse. Fancy dress up apparel in various kid sizes is dripping from every piece of furniture. A freshly ironed shirt on the chair. An adorably tiny clip on tie on the dresser. Four different sizes…
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