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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…
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Disney World (Animal Kingdom) Park Bag: Summer Edition
Hubs and I liked the bags we used for our October trip, so we used them again. We also packed most of the same items inside, but we saw differences in what we used and didn’t use. Hubs wore this pack: Osage River Deluxe Tackle Sling Fishing Bag I wore this…
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Animal Kingdom – June 2024
Our third family adventure to Disney’s Animal Kingdom was truly magical! As a family of four, we knew we had to keep our list of must-dos manageable. After all, it was Florida in June, and we knew our stamina for a full day at a theme park would be tested.…
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Last summer, Boy2 was diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), hyperactivity presentation. While working through the assessments for him, I realized that many of the symptoms could have applied to Boy1 as well. I reached out to Boy2’s therapist to see if she could connect me with someone who could evaluate…
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Dining with Kids: The Mara (Animal Kingdom Lodge)
For our first dinner at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, we decided to keep things casual and headed to The Mara, the quick-service restaurant by the pool. We wanted a relaxed meal without the fuss of a reservation and something on the lighter side. What I absolutely loved about The Mara…
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