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6 Reasons to Visit Pigeon Forge with Your Family

6 Reasons to Visit Pigeon Forge with Your Family

Categories:  Best Of Traveling Body:  Nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge offers a dreamy family vacation destination that combines the beauty of nature with an abundance of thrilling attractions and unforgettable experiences.    Let’s delve into the top reasons why Pigeon Forge should be at the top of your family’s travel bucket list. From scenic landscapes and outdoor adventures to exciting theme parks and cozy and rustic cabin rentals, Pigeon Forge has something for everyone.     Outdoor Adventures   With a wide variety of outdoor activities available, there’s something for everyone to enjoy,...

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Is It Better to Sell Your House Before or After a Divorce?

Is It Better to Sell Your House Before or After a Divorce?

DISCLAIMER: As a friendly reminder, this blog post is meant to be used for educational purposes only, not legal advice. If you need assistance navigating the legalities of selling your home before or after a divorce, HomeLight always encourages you to reach out to your own advisor. If there’s anything harder than working with someone you don’t like, it’s working with someone you used to love. And, when that collaboration is essential to protecting your most valuable asset, it’s easy for emotional issues to override good business skills and decision making. That’s why selling a home during a divorce can...

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Why Kids Aren’t Falling in Love With Reading

Why Kids Aren’t Falling in Love With Reading

These days, when I explain to a fellow parent that I write novels for children in fifth through eighth grades, I am frequently treated to an apologetic confession: “My child doesn’t read, at least not the way I did.” I know exactly how they feel—my tween and teen don’t read the way I did either. When I was in elementary school, I gobbled up everything: haunting classics such as The Witch of Blackbird Pond and gimmicky series such as the Choose Your Own Adventure books. By middle school, I was reading voluminous adult fiction like the work of Louisa May...

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Spanish Immersion for families

Spanish Immersion for families

Family Travel is an excellent opportunity to explore new destinations and immerse yourself in a new culture. If you want to learn Spanish with your children, why not combine your family travel plans with a Spanish language learning experience for the whole family and make a trip to Peru? There are many benefits to learning Spanish in Peru, and it’s an exciting and affordable destination for families with kids of all ages. Let’s explore the option of a Spanish Immersion for families! There are many advantages of learning Spanish in Peru as a family. Are you ready for a language...

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Wonword

Wonword

I wasn’t sure how practical this language arts game was going to be for my family of six since three of my four kids are below the recommended age range on the box. However, I shouldn’t have worried. We all love this game! We had so much fun playing and the kids learned a ton. The vocabulary is definitely targeted at older kids, but there is no reason the younger kids can’t learn it too. As long as they have an adult to help with the reading, even pre-readers can play and guess along with their older family members. Wonword...

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