Breaking Curfew with Illegal Fireworks and Other Beach Adventures: Part 3 of a Summer Vacation Diary

Breaking Curfew with Illegal Fireworks and Other Beach Adventures: Part 3 of a Summer Vacation Diary

July Fourth. Independence Day. Fireworks Day (as my kids typically call it). No matter what name you prefer, this is a day that I often feel conflicted about.

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I Went to Buc-ee’s and the Beaver Made Me Leave My Soul Behind so My Body Could Walk Free

I Went to Buc-ee’s and the Beaver Made Me Leave My Soul Behind so My Body Could Walk Free

Day 1 (pretty sure about this one) — June 29

Thursday was our first travel day. Our plan was to drive from central Florida to Savannah because we couldn’t get into the beach place until Friday, and we didn’t want to drive the full distance in one day because our kids hate the car.

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For Better or Worse Another Summer Slips and Slides Away

For Better or Worse Another Summer Slips and Slides Away

If you’re a parent who spends a lot of time online, it’s hard to escape the meme about making the most of the 18 summers you have with your children before they leave home.

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