Bundle up the family and head out into the great outdoors for an adventure that they won’t soon forget. There is no doubt that winters in the Midwest can be downright cold. However, there are still plenty of things to do outside like the Toboggan Run at Pokagon State Park. This is one thing that you should add to your winter bucket list every year.
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Come cheer on your favorite local basketball team and bring the whole family. We recently attended our first Mad Ants game at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum and everyone had a blast. Our boys really love basketball and my husband actually coaches their little league team. It was the perfect opportunity to have them experience an official game and enjoy time together.
Easy Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread King Cake
Mardi Gras isn’t complete without a sweet and colorful King Cake. If you live in the French Quarter or celebrate Mardi Gras in any way then you have likely heard of this cake. There are many variations of the cake from danish like to more like bread. Most are flavored vanilla, cinnamon, chocolate, or some a cream cheese combo. Make your own, savory King Cake for your family this year to celebrate.
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Valentine’s Day is a day that we enjoy celebrating as a family. Don’t get me wrong, my hubby and I still go out another night too. However with a house full of all boys, it can be challenge to get them excited for Valentine’s Day. They are just not that into fluffy teddy bears or heart shaped boxes so I had to come up with a different plan. I actually got the decorating idea for this ‘Love is a Battlefield’ dinner while making their Valentines for school.
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Mark your calendars for Disney on Ice Dream Big coming to Allen County War Memorial Coliseum on February 27- March 1, 2020. There will be seven show times available to see your favorite Disney characters. For anyone that has seen a Disney performance before knows that these shows are truly magical. Disney does it right!
Join the wayfinder Moana and the greatest demigod that ever lived, Maui, on an action-packed voyage to restore the stolen heart of Te Fiti. Explore the Land of the Dead as Miguel from Disney•Pixar’s Coco brings the festivities of Dia de los Muertos to the ice. Get tangled up in Rapunzel’s hair-raising quest to see the floating lights. Travel to the kingdom of Arendelle with Anna, Elsa and Olaf in a dramatic retelling of the sisterly love that saved a kingdom. And discover the strength, bravery and kindness that inspired generation after generation with Jasmine, Ariel, Aurora, Belle and Cinderella.
High-flying jumps, breathtaking skating and lovable Disney friends make Disney On Ice presents Dream Big an experience your family will never forget!
Get ready to relive some of your favorite moments from your best-loved Disney movies. However before you and your family head out to Disney on Ice, there are a few things you will want to know.
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Charcuterie boards are all the rage lately and can be made for just about any occasion that you can dream up. A Valentine’s Day charcuterie board is super easy to make and great for the whole family. We made up a board with all our boys’ favorite treats and sweets for them to enjoy after school on Valentine’s Day. There was so much that we shared with family and friends too. This would be great to take to a party or galentine’s event.
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As Valentine’s Day draws near give your home some romantic touches. For me, I never really celebrated this holiday much until I had kids. After all the fun of Christmas, Valentine’s Day just felt empty like it needed something. Plus I needed a way to chase away the winter blues. Decorating with love of reds, pinks, and fresh flowers definitely did the trick.
I tend to lean toward more of a farmhouse style in my decor. Although I must admit, it was harder to find items for this holiday than others. So I searched more handmade options from sites like Etsy or from unique local stores.
Here are a few inspirational photos of areas around our home.
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Surprise your special someone with a gift that will ignite his 5 senses. It could be for Valentine’s Day, birthday, or even an anniversary. The idea is to give them a gift that appeals to their five senses of smell, sight, sound, touch, and taste. Your significant other will appreciate the extra effort you took to spoil them.
So you like the idea but unsure where to start? I am sharing some of my favorite gift ideas in every category to help you decide on the perfect combination.
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If you are looking for a non-candy alternative Valentines for your kids to take to school then look no further. Kinetic sand is the perfect sensory and creative play activity for toddlers and young kids. It mimics the look and feel of wet sand without drying out. Plus it can be molded into any shape. Kinetic sand is super easy to make and guaranteed to be a hit with all their friends and classmates.
Summer Camps in Fort Wayne 2020
It is hard to believe that Summer is right around the corner. With the groundhog not seeing his shadow and all the warmer temperatures lately, our family is excited to get outside again soon. Every year at this time, we start signing up for summer camps and activities. Believe it or not most places start opening their registration right now in February.
Fort Wayne has no shortage of summer camp opportunities and your kids could enjoy their summer even more with all these fun experiences. Does your child like sports, arts & crafts, or other themed camping? Whatever their preference is, I have a list of some of the available camps in the area for you all to pick from.
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