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Dining with Kids: T-Rex Cafe (Disney Springs)

During our Disney Springs adventure, we dined at T-Rex Café, which was a thrilling experience for our dinosaur-loving boys. The atmosphere at T-Rex is truly a spectacle, immersing you in a prehistoric world with animatronic dinosaurs and a dynamic environment that captivates kids and adults alike. Since T-Rex Café is…
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Disney Springs – June 2024

During our Orange Lake vacation, we finally made it to Disney Springs—something we’ve always intended to do but never quite managed. Despite our love for the parks and the resort, we were eager to soak up some extra Disney magic at Disney Springs. Our primary goal was to visit the…
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Dining with Kids: Joe’s Crab Shack (Kissimmee, FL)

A highlight of our Orange Lake vacations is always a visit to Joe’s Crab Shack. As part of the Landry’s family of restaurants, it’s a great spot for us to make the most of our Landry’s Select Club membership, earning points and redeeming rewards while indulging in some delicious seafood.…
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Dining with Kids: Breeze’s (Orange Lake Resort, Kissimmee, FL)

We enjoyed a delightful lunch at Breeze’s, the poolside restaurant at Orange Lake Resort. Although we had dressed up for a special occasion, the weather was a bit too warm for anything other than poolside attire, so we opted to eat inside for a more comfortable experience. The restaurant’s relaxed…
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Orange Lake Resort (Kissimmee, FL) Bucket List

Hubs’ parents own a timeshare at the stunning Orange Lake Resort in Kissimmee, Florida, just a stone’s throw from Walt Disney World. We’ve been fortunate enough to visit this beautiful resort annually—sometimes more frequently, sometimes less. This year, we were especially thrilled to bring the boys along for their first…
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Tourist in Our Town: Fort Sumter

On a sweltering summer Saturday, we set out on a family adventure to Fort Sumter. Hubs hadn’t visited since he was a child, and I hadn’t been since my early twenties when I was exploring the area with my family. We were confident the boys would at least enjoy the…
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Back to School: Part I

This year’s back-to-school season kicked off a bit earlier than usual for me. At the end of June, I took Boy1 and Boy2 shopping for new backpacks from Lands’ End. We initially set out for the usual novelty bags, but my sister suggested we check out the backpacks from Lands’…
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Fingerprints

I recently came across a quote that really resonated with me: “God gave you a fingerprint that no one else has, so that you can leave an imprint that no one else can.” Although I couldn’t pinpoint its original source—seemingly it’s quoted by many without a clear attribution—the message struck…
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Autism Testing

After Boy1’s psychoeducational testing, we were advised to pursue autism testing. The wait time for the Medical University of South Carolina was around six months, but given that Boy1 has already been waiting for eight years, I wasn’t willing to have him wait any longer. So, I reached out to…
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Dining with Kids: Boma (Animal Kingdom Lodge)

I’ve touched on Boma in my Magical Mini-Vacation post from our October trip, but I’m excited to dive deeper into our recent experiences there, especially since we enjoyed dinner at this incredible restaurant twice during our June visit. Boma is known for its ever-changing menu, but you can always count…