Spark Joy with Creative Family Activities for Holidays at Home

You don’t need a ton of money or gifts to make the holidays special. All you need is quality people. It can be the family you were born with or the ones you accumulated over time.

It’s a time for joy, togetherness, and creating cherished memories with loved ones. However, when circumstances keep families at home, it can be challenging to maintain the festive spirit. 

The good news? You can transform your home into a wonderland of fun and excitement with a little creativity. 

This blog post offers a treasure trove of ideas to inspire you to make the most of your time together during the holidays, ensuring every family member feels included and engaged.

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Family-Friendly Activities that Inspire Little Jewelers

Ever watch a child’s face light up with creativity? Little hands shaping their ideas into colorful jewelry can be magical. 

This guide dives into activities that spark imagination and encourage budding jewelers. From hands-on design sessions to gem-filled adventures at local museums, there’s something here for every aspiring artist in your family.

Plus, if you’re on the lookout for dazzling gifts yourself, I’ve got a little insight on finding top-notch custom jewelry through reviews from savvy shoppers.

Curious? Let’s explore! 

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Top Destinations for Students to Learn and Explore While Traveling

Studying abroad as a high-school or college student means more than snapping an arm-stretching selfie in front of an iconic landmark or seeking out the most glamorous club scene. In an increasingly interconnected world, travel can expand your horizons and help you make sense of living in the age of globalization. The most backpacker-friendly cities are often the most culturally rich and might even teach you a thing or two outside the classroom. Here are our picks for the best places to study abroad. 

Berlin, Germany – Lessons in Art and History

David Bowie defined Berlin as “The greatest cultural extravaganza that one could imagine”, and he was correct. Berlin is a city with a tumultuous history where you can relive the history of the Berlin Wall, visit its famous art museums and galleries, and immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant artistic scene. Be sure to visit the East Side Gallery –  a public ‘outdoor gallery’ on the surviving segment of the Berlin Wall, painted with politically minded and motivational graffiti. Also, take a trip to Museum Island, a collection of five museums on an island in Berlin’s river Spree. These museums hold some of the world’s most valuable historical objects. 

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My Decision to become a Step Parent

This week marks five years of being apart of Kai, Amelia and Robin’s life, which is just absolutely wild to me! When I was younger, I always imagined my family in a very specific way – but life is normally not so cut and dry. It’s been a wild five years, filled with so many memories, so much growing up, and a lot of learning on everyone’s part.

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Lunch on the Bustronome Voyage Gourmand in London

[Ad- gifted experience] I had no idea that you could eat food while traveling on a bus in London, until Robin and I attended the Grinchmas afternoon tea bus last year. It turns out, there are a ton of these sort of tour a bus around London while having a full experience. The Bustronome experience takes you all around iconic landmarks in London, while serving very fancy looking French food! There is a four course lunch option as well as a six course dinner option, depending on what time of day you end up going.

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