Second grade was when Peyton really took off as a reader. She went from ready chapter books with just a few words to full on stories that were nearly novels! Needless to say, her love and zest for reading started in second grade. Here is a variety of books perfect for the second grader that loves to read. Freckle Juice by Judy Blume What’s a guy gotta do to get some freckles? This perennial bestselling favorite from Judy Blume has a fresh new look! More than anything in the world, Andrew ...
It’s Peanuts Celebration Weekends at ValleyFair!
Did you know Charles Schultz, the creator of Charlie Brown and all his friends (Peanuts), was from Minnesota? Well, he is. We are home to many pieces of Charles Schultz inspired artwork and even those amazing Peanuts character statues throughout the state. Our ValleyFair has turned the child area of the park into a Peanuts-themed wonderland for littles. Complete with rides, statues and photo ops throughout the park, any Peanuts fan would be in heaven. This year, ValleyFair is kicking off summer ...
4 Fun Things To Do Before Baby Arrives
When you discover that you are pregnant, there are so many things that go around in your head. Thank goodness there are nine months to think about it and get them done. Thankfully, many of these things are pretty fun to do, including the ones discussed below. Image link Some names I say some names here because it's always a good idea to have more than one for each gender when you are expecting. The reason is that sometimes when your little one is born the name, you have picked just ...
5 Best Amusement Parks in Texas
They say everything is bigger in Texas and that goes for their amusement parks too! Some of these parks are best enjoyed over a weekend some in an afternoon. Here are 5 of the best, unique amusement parks in Texas to visit. Galveston Island Pleasure Pier Dating back to the late 1940s, Galveston Island Pleasure Pier was developed as a place of entertainment for the military and their families. There is a large U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve, US Coast Guard MSST and Homeland Security in ...
Celebrating Over 40 Years of Fun with Noah’s Ark Wisconsin Dells
“This is a sponsored blog; while the views expressed here were genuinely mine, consideration was paid to me by Noah’s Ark Waterpark.” Summer is nearly here. The kids are almost out of school. Now is the time to start planning those family vacations. Start making those bucket lists. One place that is on our summer bucket list is Noah's Ark in Wisconsin Dells. Did you know Noah's Ark is America's largest waterpark? It is! Spanning over 85 acres, Noah's Ark is full of something for everyone in ...
June Summer Reading for First Graders
First grade is an exciting time for our children. They started learning to read in kindergarten and now, in first grade, they are starting to read books on their own. This list of books is perfect for the beginner to read to us! Or you can read to them. Or take turns reading to each other. Mac and Cheese by Sarah Weeks Mac loves to run and play, but Cheese likes lazy lounging. When Mac's hat blows away, will Cheese sit there like a lump or spring into action to save it? Mac and Cheese is a ...
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