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5 Fun Electronic-Free Gift Ideas For Kids When They Travel

October 31, 2019 By Nedra McDaniel Leave a Comment

A big part of vacation success is making the most of the travel time. Long road trips or flights can be unpredictable with kids but it does help if you are prepared.

HOW you keep kids occupied on long car or plane rides can be a BIG factor.

With a little preparation, you can set up your travel time to be a fun and memorable part of the experience…instead of a miserable one.

Whether you are road tripping or flying, these electronic free products will make that travel experience more enjoyable for the kids AND the adults.

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Last Day of School Tailgate Party

May 16, 2016 By Nedra McDaniel 1 Comment

Making it until the end of the school year deserves to be celebrated. You can make it extra special for your kids with a “Last day of school” tailgate party.

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The Adventure List Made Simple

January 17, 2012 By Nedra McDaniel Leave a Comment

Check out my adventure list so far and get inspired to try something new too!

*Just click on what you want to read more about.

Classes I’ve tried

Aerial silks and hoop class

Winter Activities

On, In and Under Water

Stand up paddleboarding SUP

Guided Fly Fishing

Underwater Hockey

Inside Fun

Indoor trampoline arena

Indoor rock climbing

Indoor Segway Ride

Attending a Roller Derby

Participating in Roller Derby Practice

Indoor rock climbing

Outdoor Fun

Trapeze

Luge summer track

Becoming a Guiness Book of world Record Holder

U2 Concert

Shakespeare in the Park

Working with a community garden

TV Shows

Tv show extra for Travel Channel’s “Bert the Conqueror”

Live taping of The Oprah Windfrey show with the cast of The View

Races

Sprint Triathlon

Mud Run

Color Run

Animals

Group teambuilding/ awareness exercises with horses

Mega Deal Destination

Gap Clearance Center (this is not an “outlet”)

Specific Destinations

University of Cincinnati football stadium (open to the public)

University of Michigan football game

Heartside Art Gallery

Hittsville, USA (Motown Museum)

Rabbit Hash, KY

Greenbrier Hotel, Sulphur Springs, WV (bunker tour)

Food

Tom + Chee

Screams ice cream Hell, Michigan

Culinary School Restaurant lunch

Authentic Amish breakfast

Cool Annual Events

Art Prize

Cultural Event

La Travita Cincinnati Opera

Adventure Articles I’ve written for GRkids.com

Tallship ride (Michigan Maritime Museum)

Sleeping on a submarine (USS Silversides Museum)

Sand Dune ride (Saugatuck Dune Rides)

Underwater hockey (Holland Aquatic Center)

Saugatuck Sunset Cruise

Car races (Berlin Raceway)

Train excursion (Coopersville and Marne Railroad)

Cable wake boarding (Placid Wake Park)

Stand up Paddleboarding (Wet Mitten Surf Shop)

Pure Barre exercise class

Windmill Island Garden

Creative FUNancing

November 4, 2011 By Nedra McDaniel 7 Comments

This past year has been one of the most financially challenging years we have had in our 13 years of marriage and yet many elements of this year have been the most fun. We have had to overcome what wasn’t in the budget with a lot of creativity.

I have been determined not to let our sub par income this past year keep us from squeezing every ounce out of what this city has to offer. We have only lived here a little over a year. My husband grew up here but has not lived here since he was a teenager.

Immediately upon arrival I began researching what was unique to this area and I will tell you how we financed several highlights this year by giving you a few examples.

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