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Francesca is a Chicago-based travel blogger and working mom of one nerdtastic little girl and the sweetest boy in the universe. Francesca aims to show that working parents can still enjoy what they fancy in life after having kids. For Francesca, it is travel - with and without her family - roots music, and craft beer. Read More…

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"My soul can find no staircase to Heaven unless it

"My soul can find no staircase to Heaven unless it be through Earth's loveliness." ~ Michelangelo
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It felt good to take a walk in the woods, take in

It felt good to take a walk in the woods, take in some fall colors, and breathe in fresh air not filtered by a mask.
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Been taking lots of flower photos lately. I mean,

Been taking lots of flower photos lately. I mean, why not? There’s already enough ugly, dark stuff in the world. And anxiety. The latest bout for me being caused by my kids’ school reopening for full-day, in-person instruction. I’m concerned for their safety and that of the teachers and administrators... Such a weird, difficult time. So, let’s enjoy the pretty flowers, shall we?
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From our walk today, during which the kids became

From our walk today, during which the kids became adventurers, adopted English accents, bushwhacked through a "deep forest" (6-foot tall flowering plants and weeds), and discovered "a new land" (the other side of the pond at the park). They sure have active imaginations and it’s definitely better than them sitting in front of a screen.

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[ad] Have your school-age children slipped into th

[ad] Have your school-age children slipped into the “COVID Slide” this summer? To get your young learners back in the groove before school starts up again (however that may look for you), consider these STEAM products.
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GLOW-IN-THE-DARK SCIENCE LAB from Thames & Kosmos. We made chalk that glows in the dark! The set comes with all the necessary chemistry supplies so it was easy for my 11-year-old scientist to mix up the plaster. She and her younger brother had fun scribbling with the chalk and illuminating it in the dark with the included UV flashlight (blacklight)! https://thamesandkosmos.com/index.php/product/category/science-kits/glow-in-the-dark-science-lab
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CREATTO from Thames & Kosmos. Using only interlocking plastic tiles, we constructed a 3D, light-up Magical Moose! This crafting kit posed a bit of a challenge for my mechanically-minded 6th grader and me, so we ended up following instructions from a YouTube video. Therefore, it would be suitable for more advanced students. https://www.thamesandkosmos.com/index.php/creatto
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More on the COVID Slide: According to a survey conducted by Varsity Tutors, approximately 68% of parents are concerned about their children falling behind grade-level expectations as a result of remote learning from the current COVID-19 pandemic. Products and activities such as the ones mentioned here continue education from home and are more important than ever. The projects and kits stimulate hands-on learning which can go a long way in keeping students on track, get them through the current crisis, and prepare them for the school year ahead.
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I’ve been admiring this mural for several months

I’ve been admiring this mural for several months now and finally got around to snapping a photo. It adorns one side of the Above & Beyond Children’s Museum in downtown Sheboygan. As I was taking the photo, a museum board member just happened to walk past. We got to talking and he shared the story behind the mural. It was done by a local student and it’s meant to symbolize the bond between mother and child with a nod to understanding mental illness among our youth. (I’m sure the full explanation is way more eloquent 😄) As for the museum, I’d love to tell you all about it but it’s still closed due to COVID-19. We will definitely visit as soon as it reopens!
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Staying in exotic hotels and locations can be an adventure, but if you’re looking to stay in a tourist spot like Orlando, a timeshare can be a good option when vacationing with kids. When you no longer want the timeshare, a timeshare exit can be achieved with the help of a company like Wesley Financial Group.

America’s National Parks

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Why I love winter travel

Extraordinary private guided tour of Yellowstone National Park with Yellowstone Insight

Places to visit near Yellowstone National Park

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