my world • cultural awareness • family fun • travel
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on December 14th, 2016 | 3 Comments »
Belize—Otherwise known as Ambergris Caye, or as Madonna sang out: "La Isla Bonita," San Pedro Belize, with its warm Caribbean air and aquamarine water, is the perfect vacation spot for family travel, especially in the middle of winter during their dry season.
Transportation to San Pedro
To get…
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travel • U.S. Travel
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on December 14th, 2016 | No Comments »
Are your kids into art? Want to introduce them to more culture on your next vacation? Family travel to New York City is the perfect place to expose your kids to a variety of art forms.
5 Ways to Expose Your Kids to Art During Family Travel to New…
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parenting • education
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on January 19th, 2016 | No Comments »
Art, band and orchestra, dancing, and foreign language are so beneficial to a child's educational development. But, what happens when your child has creative talents or is passionate about one of these topics and your school doesn't offer a class or sufficient instruction to curb your budding artist's, musician's…
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giveaways! • lifestyle • health-wellness
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on January 2nd, 2016 | 1 Comment »
Have you ever made New Years resolutions that address your social and emotional health and well being?
New Years resolutions lists often include goals about diet, exercise, and even budget. But things like strengthening relationships, traveling, or enjoying more cultural events don't seem to surface very often.
Setting and…
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family fun • family fun-traditions
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on September 4th, 2015 | 2 Comments »
What are your favorite family fall traditions? For us, it boils down to three things: foilage, food, and family.
Specifically, we love fall traditions that involve Sunday drives in the mountains just as the leaves are changing colors. I mean, just looking at these fall colored leaves will…
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