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    Islands of Adventure with Small Kids?

    Universal is best for 10 or over. Only Go if you want the rides. Legoland is so fun for that age. Or Disney for another day as 5+ days is barely enough there.
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    Christmas vacation to Maine and PEI? ETA Philadelphia???

    Unless you want to ski save Maine for May to Columbus Day in October. Otherwise you will find most things closed including hotels. It’s cold, dark and miserable in winter (sorry).
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    Contact Lens Wearers - overnight storage?

    I have used bio true for years (I wear 30 day contacts that I take out every night). And it’s easy to find it in travel size.
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    TSA pre check ages 13-17 can accompany parents now!

    Ugh - I want my $80 back
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    New Florida bill allow doctors to refuse treatment

    I am so scared that so many Americans are sitting and letting this all pass. I have real worry that he’ll make it to presidency. So many red states passing things like this. We can’t learn from the past (hitler, slavery, no women’s rights etc) if we are banned from Recognizing it and teaching...
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    What would school children of today be stunned to learn about your school?

    Our school had one TV. It was an exciting day when it was rolled into your classroom. No internet - none. Allowed to go home for lunch in elementary. Once a month you could pay to stay for lunch and get a hot dog and chips - always looked forward to that.
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    You have to cut something from your monthly spending, what are you cutting?

    Get Hulu. About $80 and includes local channels. It honestly feels like cable. Even has free dvr. Only thing I miss is hallmark channel.
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    How many musical instruments do you have in your home?

    2 but they are my sons 😂
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    My neighborhood is installing license plate readers

    We’ve had cameras for years. Only HOA board has access and they only check video if asked (crime committed). Doesn’t bother Me at all. And it shouldn’t bother anyone with anything to hide. A couple years ago they added cameras outside clubhouse due to vandalism That no one would own up to...
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    Universal newbie and I need help!

    We like 5 days now. That includes one day at volcano bay. Express pass is life Changing. Disney is gonna be hard after. There might be a deal if buy 2 days get 2 days free. it Can be fun to go over in morning, back to Pool in afternoon, then to parks. We like one Morning going over in...
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    Port Orleans riverside transport

    I’d stay French Quarter and ask for building 7. Less bus issues and easy walk to Riverside to eat or use pool.
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    Best Age for Cruising?

    Potty trained as that is what the pools require. I can’t imagine having to tell a non potty trained kid - nope sorry you can’t go in that beautiful pool. After that any age. They will be different depending on each age but we love it. Sure I may not see the late shows but I get to do family...
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    Question re: Universal App

    We always ask for a printed ticket when we arrive at hotel for each person. Put that in laynard with room key which is your express pass. That way every morning easier for each person to get through gate. Don’t be that person we have to stand behind swiping through 8 keys 😉. It also lets...
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    Can I more or less wing this trip?

    EP truly means no planning needed. We don’t even do early hours because of them unless my son wants to do velocicoaster since it’s not on EP. EP is so amazing compared to Disney. Though with DAS you may not be quite as impressed. Know when the shows are so you can time them if you want to...
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    2023 vacation plans?

    My son gets to visit hawaii with his Marching band 😱. A family cruise this summer booked eons Ago so great rate. Just 7 day carribean. Its For the boat not destination. Thats it for us. Hawaii took all our money 😉.
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    Christmas gift etiquette for teachers, etc..

    Do what your budget allows. I always did $20 gift card for main teacher than then $10 for others like his art teacher, speech teacher etc. it ended up being about 7 people. My son always wrote his name or a picture in the card. The year of kindergarten I did $30 main teach, $20 asst teacher...
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    How is the public education system in your area?

    Thankfully we are in top district in state (don’t get excited our state is something like 45th in nation) so we attract teachers. Still have more openings than I’d like - but teachers stay and for most part are good. The lesser funded districts are struggling. It’s a shame but it isn’t going...
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    Parenting teenagers is hard and sometimes crazy

    wow I can’t believe all the unsocilicted parking advice. These folks have clearly never had teens. OP oh how I feel ya. I was NOT prepared for the teenage moods. 14 was horrific for my son. I think I’ve blocked most out but remember and all out shout match when I suggested he put snacks for...
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    Did your Middle or HS kid ever move or change schools ?

    I moved from a huge town and high school of 2000 to a tiny town and high school of 200 between 9th and 10th grade and HATED it. Never found my groove. My sister in 8th grade no issues. So much so I promised myself my kid would never move in high school. Cue rezoning. We didn’t move but our...
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    What are your rules on parenting?

    At 15 it’s no phone in room at bedtime. If he dated it would be don’t make me a grandma. It changes as he gets older. Just hoping I’m making a nice, productive citizen.




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