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    Winter Vacation: What to Pack for Your Toddler

    When planning a winter getaway with your toddler, essential packing items include extra layers, warm blankets, and protective gear like hats, gloves, and snowsuits. Pack small items for convenience, and consider a snow stroller or toddler carrier for tired little ones. Proper gear ensures a cozy and enjoyable experience in the snow.

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    Summer is Different Now

    The last day of school was last week and summer is now in full swing. And now that my son is in school, summer is back to being a more defined moment in time rather than just the hottest time of the year. But I'm finding summers now to be a lot different than when I was a kid.

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    Flying During COVID Is Actually Pretty Nice

    Flying is one thing I’ve been avoiding during this whole pandemic business, but once I got out and did it, I was impressed by how well everything was handled. It was actually EASIER flying now due to a few COVID-required tweaks in the way things are done. The only downside is wearing that darn mask the whole time, but that’s something we all just have to get used to for a while. I flew a commercial airline, but if you can afford it and want to avoid all this COVID business, you could always use a site like Jettly and…

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    Florida Bat Festival at Lubee Bat Conservancy

    Last weekend I grabbed a friend, we loaded up the kids and took a road trip to Gainesville to check out the 15th Annual Florida Bat Festival at the Lubee Bat Conservancy. I’ve been seeing ads for this bat festival for a few years and always wanted to go. I’m a fan of bats. They’re cute and fuzzy and make me think of Halloween. They’re also really good at eating mosquitoes, which is an activity I highly support. Occasionally they may also carry rabies, which is what my mother just called me in a panic about after watching some show…