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From San Francisco to Edinburgh Via London – 2018 UK Travelogue

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Week 1 of our 2018 UK Travelogue features our journey from San Francisco to Edinburgh - via London, plus sites we visited our first few days in Edinburgh. From San Francisco to Edinburgh Via London - 2018 UK Travelogue, Week 1 Hello from Edinburgh! Technically this isn't a full week, but it's easier to write these up on weekends. See the other weeks here: Edinburgh … [Read more...] about From San Francisco to Edinburgh Via London – 2018 UK Travelogue

Legoland California Castle Hotel Review

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My kids had a blast at the Legoland California Castle Hotel last month! We stayed in a Wizard themed room; their cousins stayed in a knight themed room. Here is our Legoland California Castle Hotel review. Legoland California Castle Hotel Review This Legoland Castle Hotel just opened in Legoland California this year! I went to Legoland Denmark as a kit (when we lived in … [Read more...] about Legoland California Castle Hotel Review

Jelly Belly Factory Tour and More California Fun for Kids

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Did you know that you can tour the Jelly Belly Factory for free? They even give you free samples! Check out this must-do experience, as well as more California fun for kids. Jelly Belly Factory Tour - Free Fun for Kids in California Growing up, my parents would sometimes buy a big container of Jelly Belly beans. They'd ask all the kids to guess how many. One particular … [Read more...] about Jelly Belly Factory Tour and More California Fun for Kids

Keep Kids Learning on the Road with Travel Journals

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Whether you home school or just want to keep kids learning on the road, travel journals are great tools for recording memories and adding educational value to trips. Did you know that I have a journal I've written in every day since September 27, 2013? I'm a huge fan of journaling. I've written before about creating travel journals, and the benefits of journaling for … [Read more...] about Keep Kids Learning on the Road with Travel Journals