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Exploring Springfield, Missouri
Disclosure: This blog outlines my experiences while on an expenses paid press tour hosted by the Springfield CVB for Missouri Women Bloggers. All opinions are my own. We all know how it goes. The place we live has something it’s famous for – some attraction, or park, or land formation that people come from far away to see. But not you. You live here! You don’t do those touristy things! Well, this past weekend, I had the opportunity to … Read entire article »
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Bye Bye, Winter Blues
Well, we just got socked by another snow storm here in the middle lands. Fittingly, I’m sharing a guest post that just went up over on the Happy Family blog yesterday. Head on over and check out my post on Warding off the Winter Blues. I would love it if you would leave a comment with your tips and tricks for keeping your family happy in the Winter time! … Read entire article »
Filed under: 417 With Kids, Health, Health & Fitness, Mommyhood, Things to Do
Family Fun at the Monster Truck Thunder Drag!
Disclosure: My family and I received four tickets to the Ozark 4 Wheel Jamboree Nationals Thunder Drag in exchange for writing this post. All opinions expressed herein belong exclusively to myself and my family. My birthday weekend theme of trying new things continued with a trip to take in a Thunder Drag race at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, MO. The race is part of a four part series called the 4 Wheel Jamboree Nationals, … Read entire article »
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Titanic Museum Branson Area Appreciation
The Titanic Museum in Branson is offering area appreciation tickets, now through January 31st. Tickets are $8.50 per person (that includes tax) and includes the use of an audio player. Tickets are available to residents and employees who work in Taney, Christian, Greene, Lawrence and Stone counties in Missouri, plus Boone and Carroll Counties in Arkansas. You must show id or a paycheck stub to prove that you are either a resident or employed in … Read entire article »
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Our Southwest Missouri Summer Bucket List
Bucket Lists are gaining in popularity, and being semi-new in town, I thought it would helpful to put together a list of things that we can check out as a family right here in Springfield and Southwest Missouri. It’s also a component of the 100 Days of Summer planning process. Last summer I made a Little Rock, Arkansas bucket list, if you’re interested. Activities that are Free are marked with a ^ Activities Askinosie Chocolate Bass Pro (Free “summer camp” … Read entire article »
Filed under: 417 With Kids, Education, Frugal Fawn, Missouri, Mommyhood, Spending Less, Things to Do, Travel
Summer Brickation: Legos at the Landing! {giveaway}
If you’re going to be in the vicinity of Branson in the near future, head downtown to The Branson Landing to check out Lego Summer Brickation tour. Running now through September 4th, this free event gives you and the kids an opportunity to try out Lego’s newest products, compete in a Lego challenge (who can build the tallest Lego tower or the fastest Lego car?), and have fun with several other Lego activities. You can … Read entire article »
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