Day Three in NYC: Family-Friendly Itinerary with Museums, Views, and Central Park

When I think back on our trip to New York City, Day Three shimmers in my memory like the city skyline at night, bold, bright, and absolutely unforgettable. We woke up at the hotel groggy, our bodies reminding us just how much ground we had already covered in day one and day two, but the energy of the city had us running on something better than caffeine: pure excitement.

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How To Keep Kids Safe Around Backyard Pools

Backyard pools can offer endless summer fun, but they also present serious safety risks for children. The good news is that most pool accidents are preventable with the right precautions in place. Learn how to keep kids safe around backyard pools and create an environment where your family can enjoy peace of mind.

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This Everyday Essential is a Game-Changer for Teachers and Moms

Okay, let’s be real: the first week of school feels less like “back to routine” and more like an Olympic event nobody trained for. Between lesson planning, coordinating schedules, grad school assignments, and keeping three teenagers fed (how do they eat SO much?!), I was hanging on by a thread. And by thread, I mean coffee and sneakers.

Because here’s the truth: if your shoes aren’t right, nothing else is right.

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Toledo Fall Guide 2025

Omg, y’all it’s almost legit Fall!!  Bring on the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL), boots, flannels, sweaters, apple picking, pumpkin patches, pumpkin pies, apple pies, cinnamon & sugar doughnuts, apple fritters, fall festivals, corn mazes, hayrides, and so much more! Fall is when the Midwest shines, but don’t blink, it goes by fast, so tag friends and make plans now! Here is this year’s Toledo Fall Family Fun Guide….

It is always advisable to double-check that nothing has changed before visiting any orchard, farm, or other location. 

Gust Brother’s Pumpkin Farm

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