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The 25 Magical National Parks in Washington DC
Believe it or not, there are an impressive 25 National Parks in Washington DC! While we haven’t been to all of them yet, we have managed to hit quite a few. Besides… this…
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Our 4 Day Washington DC Itinerary: Kid-Tested & Mom-Approved
DC is one of my favorite places in the world, so when I sat down to create our 4 Day Washington DC Itinerary, I knew exactly where I wanted to take the kids. …
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A Review of the Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall
On our recent trip to Washington, DC, we stayed at the Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall. This hotel is perfectly located between the National Mall and The Wharf, which features restaurants, shops, parks,…
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10 Road Trip Essentials- Things We Never Leave at Home
Road trips are our favorite way to travel! Over the last few years, we’ve become experts at tossing our road trip essentials in the car, packing in the kids and dogs, and hitting…
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Our Top Insta-Worthy Places in Jacksonville this Holiday Season
Do you hear what I hear? Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas” is playing on devices all over town. That means one thing, it’s time to break out those ugly sweaters, grab…
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St. Augustine Nights of Lights: The Ultimate Guide to this Stunning Event
The St. Augustine Nights of Lights is one of the largest holiday celebrations in all of Florida. The entire historic district gets illuminated will millions of lights during this annual event. One of…
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Visiting the White House- How to Get a White House Tour and What to Expect
Visiting the White House is the opportunity of a lifetime. The White House tour is one of my most memorable experiences from all of my trips to Washington, DC. It requires a bit…
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Don’t Skip the Impressive White House Visitor Center!
One of the biggest surprises we encountered in DC was the White House Visitor Center. This must-see attraction is often overlooked- in fact, I missed it on my first 4 trips to the capital…
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Big Talbot Island State Park- Pure, Untouched Beauty
Big Talbot Island State Park is one of Jacksonville’s best-kept secrets. It is an amazing place to visit for shelling, hiking, biking, paddling, and boating. It is home to one of Florida’s most…
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The El Faro Memorial- Honoring Those Lost at Sea
The El Faro Memorial honors a crew or 33 that were lost at sea in October of 2015. The cargo ship departed Jacksonville, Florida headed for Puerto Rico on the fateful evening of…
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