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The Essential Disney Movies to Watch Before Your Disney Magic Cruise

Planning a Disney Magic cruise with your kids? One of the best ways to prepare is by watching classic and modern Disney movies together! This guide covers the must-see Disney movies and shows to watch before your cruise, so your children will recognize their favorite characters and make the most of every magical moment onboard. […]

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Beach Vacation — Part 1 — Our First Beach Vacation As a Family of 4

Back when I was a teacher, the space between Christmas and Spring Break seemed to drag. Luckily, tennis tournaments took me out of the classroom and gave me a different type of day. Now that I’m a stay-at-home parent, it’s worse. There are no breaks. Even on vacation, I’m working all day, every day, just

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Christmas Regressions, New Years Resolutions, and I Don’t Want to Do Anything

I’m tired. I know that everyone is tired right now. Christmas and New Year are in our rearview, and kids are mostly going back to school. My oldest went back to school today, kicking and screaming, and my youngest is currently taking a nap, but I just don’t want to do anything. But I’m forcing

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