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Destination: Christmas

December 1, 2015 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

It’s almost Christmas? Already? Get out of town! Seriously – get out of town! There are dozens of festive Christmas destinations for you to visit for a truly spectacular holiday season, and we’ve curated a list of some great options for families with little kids. That Warm Christmasy Feeling If you need to warm up…

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Over the River and Through the Woods

November 25, 2015 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

Neither my husband nor I grew up in the state we now call home. That means we have no local family; the closest family we have is a solid three hours away, and the farthest is far across the ocean (my family comes from military stock; we like to spread our awesomeness across continents). Because…

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Destination: Thanksgiving

November 18, 2015 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

If the thought of breaking out the handprint turkey placemats again this year makes you cringe, it might be time to shake things up for Thanksgiving. You’ve heard of Destination Weddings, but what about Destination Thanksgiving? Here are some of the best places in the country to celebrate Thanksgiving – no cooking required! Historic Thanksgiving…

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Rachel holds a BS in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in Educational Leadership. Innovative and academically forward in her successful “Mommy and Me” curriculum and interactive birthday parties, Rachel was encouraged by her large following of dedicated parents and their children to develop a preschool program. Read More...

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