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7 Summer Activities for Kids

Caroline MurphyMay 17, 2023August 28, 2023

Summer Activities for Kids: Engaging, Creative and Fun Summer is a time for kids to recharge, explore, and have fun…

Teen Experience: Top Experiences for Teens
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Teen Experience: Top Experiences for Teens

Caroline MurphyApril 18, 2022April 23, 2024

Giving gifts for the kids who has it all is difficult. What do you get him/her? Do they really need…

Potato, Leek and Spinach Soup with Diced Chicken Recipe
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Potato, Leek and Spinach Soup with Diced Chicken Recipe

Caroline MurphyJanuary 6, 2020January 6, 2020

Whatever the time of year, as moms we are always looking for ways to prepare healthy meals, often within limited…

4 Delicious Homemade Frozen Popsicles Recipes
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4 Delicious Homemade Frozen Popsicles Recipes

Caroline MurphyMay 22, 2019May 21, 2019

Summer is finally here and that means that the heat is here, too! Grab some fresh fruit at the farmers…

A Florida 529 Savings Plan
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A Florida 529 Savings Plan

SPMAdminMay 21, 2019May 21, 2019

“But mom, can’t we go to the movies again this weekend?” whined my tween. I knew she wouldn’t like my…

5 Facts to Consider in Saving for College Tuition
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5 Facts to Consider in Saving for College Tuition

SPMAdminApril 17, 2019May 21, 2019

Did you know that according to data from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, graduates with bachelor’s…

Gift a College Education
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Gift a College Education

SPMAdminMarch 13, 2019

We are often stuck with what to get a baby as his/her first gift. Another blanket? Another board book? A…

Celebrating College Savings with Florida Prepaid
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Celebrating College Savings with Florida Prepaid

Caroline MurphyFebruary 8, 2019February 2, 2019

2019 has hit the ground running. Can you believe that we are already in February? The first month of the…

7  Best Medical Supplies for Family Travel
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7 Best Medical Supplies for Family Travel

SPMAdminJanuary 26, 2019January 26, 2019

Getting sick on vacation stinks; there is nothing good about it. There are lots of ways to best prepared for…

7 Smart Ways to Make Family Travel Affordable
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7 Smart Ways to Make Family Travel Affordable

Caroline MurphyJanuary 4, 2019January 4, 2019

As Smart Mamas, you are looking for ways to make family travel affordable. You want to provide your children the…

5 Rules Tweens MUST-FOLLOW on a Smart Phone
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5 Rules Tweens MUST-FOLLOW on a Smart Phone

Caroline MurphyDecember 30, 2018January 5, 2019

We swore we wouldn’t cave. But we did. During the first weeks of 6th grade, we bought my tween a…

Mummy Hot Dogs for Halloween
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Mummy Hot Dogs for Halloween

Caroline MurphyOctober 26, 2018January 5, 2019

Make Mummy Hot Dogs for Halloween for a spooky meal! It’s a fun cooking with kids activity that will produce…

Back to School with Batch Cooking Tips and More
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Back to School with Batch Cooking Tips and More

Caroline MurphyAugust 28, 2018

Managing the school day schedule can be daunting. After school activities and commitments take up our days. We drive to…

How to Prepare the Family for Back to School
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How to Prepare the Family for Back to School

Caroline MurphyAugust 13, 2018

It is “back to school season” across the country. While some students return at the start of August, others don’t…

5 Prime Day Hacks Everyone Needs to Know
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5 Prime Day Hacks Everyone Needs to Know

Caroline MurphyJuly 11, 2018

Amazon Prime Day is a once a year event where for 36 hours Amazon Prime members receive many incredible savings.…

Visiting Boston with the Family: Boston Duck Tour
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Visiting Boston with the Family: Boston Duck Tour

Caroline MurphyJuly 1, 2018July 1, 2018

We headed to Boston for Memorial Day Weekend. Visiting Boston with the family was a perfect weekend getaway. We visited…

Easy Crème de Papaya Recipe for a Healthy Treat
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Easy Crème de Papaya Recipe for a Healthy Treat

Caroline MurphyJune 28, 2018April 18, 2022

Celebrate the World Cup with a deliciously refreshing dessert in honor of one of the leading and favorite teams, Brazil! This…

Kids Earning & Saving Money this Summer
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Kids Earning & Saving Money this Summer

Caroline MurphyJune 26, 2018

This post is done in partnership with the Florida Prepaid. All opinion are my own. Kids are home from school.…

6 Awesome Educational Games for Kids for Summer Learning
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6 Awesome Educational Games for Kids for Summer Learning

Caroline MurphyJune 26, 2018July 8, 2018

Keep Summer Learning with Awesome Educational Games for Kids Maximize the over 8 weeks of summer vacation with opportunities to…

Saving Dollars & Cents with a Florida 529 Savings Plan
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Saving Dollars & Cents with a Florida 529 Savings Plan

Caroline MurphyJune 14, 2018June 26, 2018

They say that the days are long and the years are fast. I couldn’t agree more. We just wrapped up…

Thanking the Teacher Mom
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Thanking the Teacher Mom

Caroline MurphyMay 12, 2018

All day long she has 25 students wanting her undivided attention. She gives it to them. All day long she…

Family Weekend Getaway at the Hilton Orlando
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Family Weekend Getaway at the Hilton Orlando

Caroline MurphyApril 4, 2018April 4, 2018

The Hilton Orlando Resort provides guests with the luxuries of a well-known hotel chain with personalized attention one sees in…

Giving the Gift of College this Holiday
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Giving the Gift of College this Holiday

Caroline MurphyDecember 5, 2017

Disclosure: This is a paid post by the Florida Prepaid Program. All opinions are my own. Giving the Gift of…

Selecting the Best Credit Card for Travel
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Selecting the Best Credit Card for Travel

Caroline MurphyNovember 8, 2017November 8, 2017

We see the offers All.The.Time for earning point from credit cards. Selecting the best credit card for travel perks is…

Things to Do in Disney Springs during Orlando Vacation
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Things to Do in Disney Springs during Orlando Vacation

Caroline MurphyAugust 27, 2017

This post about things to do in Disney Springs has been sponsored by Disney. All opinions are my own. Things…

Back to School Haircut at Cartoon Cuts
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Back to School Haircut at Cartoon Cuts

Caroline MurphyAugust 7, 2017

Back to School Haircut at Cartoon Cuts A back to school haircut is a right of passage. Moms & Dads…

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