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#SipDipSmile During the Summer and Fall with Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts

Milk and cookies are one of the standard nightly desserts of kids from across the United States (and beyond). This kid-friendly nightcap and food pairing instantly resonates positive thoughts in the minds of adults everywhere.

When we travel, we like to experience nostalgic thoughts of our childhood. Sometmes ths includes packing a minature Christmas tree and Christmas stockings for a hotel. Recently, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) brand partnered with Vanessa Lachey to sponsor a happy hour at several hotels. A kid-friendly, milk and cookies happy hour that is! Twelve Holiday Inn hotels across the U.S. will offer complimentary milk and cookies in partnership with fairlife Ultra-Filtered Milk and Otis Spunkmeyer® baked goods.

Now, let’s say YUM together! YUM - There you go! This will be a delicious way to retire from a long day at the amustment park.

Vanessa Lachey said: "Summer is my family's favorite time to travel together, and the best part about this summer is Chocolate Milk Happy Hour at Holiday Inn! It's a fun way for families to unlock those lasting memories together and enjoy a new twist on the classic afternoon snack."

Twenty Holiday Inn hotels in the United States will host the special milk and cookie hours. These 20 hotels are featured here: holidayinn.com/milkandcookies. All ages are invited to the special milk and cookie celebrations.

Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport at Town Center

Holiday Inn West Yellowstone

Holiday Inn Chattanooga Downtown

Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort

Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Lake Buena Vista

Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites – Waterpark

Holiday Inn Resort Panama City Beach

Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach Gulf Front

Holiday Inn Washington – Capitol

Holiday Inn San Antonio – Riverwalk

Holiday Inn Resort Wilmington E-Wrightsville Beach

Holiday Inn Manhattan – Financial District

Holiday Inn Anaheim – Resort Area

Holiday Inn NYC – Lower East Side

Holiday Inn Phoenix – Chandler

Holiday Inn Nashville – Vanderbilt (Downtown)

Holiday Inn Houston West – Katy Mills

Holiday Inn Asheville – Biltmore East

Disclaimer - Call the hotel ahead of time! List gathered from https://joyoftravel.holidayinn.com/milkandcookies/

Have a great week and plan for the weekend!

Sincerely,

The @WeekendsCount Family!

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Authors - Jennifer and Tony Edwards

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Fun Things to Do with Kids This Weekend in Fort Worth, Texas!

If you are considering spending your weekend in Fort Worth, here are some places you should visit with your family.

Landscape - Things to Do With Kids This Weekend in Fort Worth, Texas

American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum
If your kids love planes, than a visit to the American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum is a great option, particular after leaving or before heading back to DFW International Airport. Kids can learn about the history of flight, why airplanes fly, how airplanes are maintained, and the life and career of American Airlines President C.R. Smith.

Fort Worth Zoo
As one of the nation's best zoos, the Fort Worth Zoo does not disappoint. Kids who love reptiles and fish will enjoy the Museum of Living Art. The African Savanna brings ostriches, zebras, and giraffes together in one area.

Log Cabin Village
Located near the Fort Worth Zoo, Log Cabin Village features a gristmill, a blacksmith shop, a smokehouse, a school, a garden, and several log cabins that give children a glimpse of how people lived before electricity was commonplace.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is a great way to learn about nature and get some exercise at the same time by walking. The Botanic Garden features a Japanese garden with koi ponds, cactus garden, rose garden, backyard vegetable garden, a compost outpost, and the Native Texas Boardwalk.

Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Kids can learn about grasses, vegetables, fruits, seeds, and flowers at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, or BRIT. In addition to providing exhibits for the public, BRIT also serves as a research center.

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Your future scientists will enjoy spending part of their weekend at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Popular exhibits include DinoLabs, the Energy Gallery, the Children's Museum, Innovation Studios, and the Cattle Raisers Museum.

Children's Museum - Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
Located next to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame shows that cowboys weren't the only Western heroes, a lesson that is just as important for sons as it is for daughters.

SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium
At SeaQuest, kids can feed and touch many of the animals there. Kids also get the opportunity to learn about the animals that live in different habitats around the world.

Fort Worth Stockyards
Find out why Fort Worth is known as the city of Cowboys and Culture at the Fort Worth Stockyards. The area is filled with celebrations of the city's Western Heritage. Below are some of the family-friendly spots in the Stockyards.

Risky's Steakhouse - Fort Worth Stockyards

Fort Worth Cattle Drive
Every day at 11:30 am and 4:30 am, you can witness a recreation of the Historic Cattle Drives through Fort Worth along the Chisolm Trail with a modern-day cattle drive down Exchange Avenue in the Stockyards.

Cattle Pen Maze
You can watch the cattle drive from the observation deck above the Cattle Pen Maze. Modeled after a western cattle pen, family members can find out who can get through the maze first.

Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show
Every Saturday at 2:30pm and 4:30pm, kids of all ages can watch the recreation of the wild west show that toured the nation over 125 years ago. Kids will be entertained by roping, shooting, and riding tricks.

Grapevine Vintage Railroad
If your kids love Thomas the Tank Engine or The Polar Express, they will definitely enjoy the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Grapevine, Texas is north of Fort Worth, but also in Tarrant County. Passengers can board the train in Grapevine and ride along the Cotton Belt Route to the Fort Worth Stockyards to visit the area for a while before returning to Grapevine. Plan at least five hours for the entire trip.

National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum and Hall of Fame
Here at the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum and Hall of Fame, kids can learn about Vaqueros, Buffalo Soldiers, Native American Chiefs, and the Tuskegee Airmen. Kids can also enjoy storytelling on Saturday afternoons from 1pm to 3pm.

Want to find directions to the destinations on this list? Check out our custom Google Map!

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So... what did we miss? What's your favorite family-friendly activity in Fort Worth? Let us know in the comments!

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About Weekends Count - Weekends Count is a Millennial Family Travel, Fun, Food and Activities blog based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in Texas. We review hotels, travel and household items, and millennial family experiences!

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Find Out How Trees Are Just Like Us!

Planning a nature homeschool unit? Have a child that loves to learn about nature?

Then order a copy of Trees by Shondra M. Quarles and Kristi Ferguson!

Trees helps children understand what trees need to survive and what happens during their life cycles by comparing trees to people. Interestingly, trees and people have a lot in common.

As a parent, you can ask your kids what they learned in the story and connect the book to trees in your yard, neighborhood, or local park. If you're on a family vacation, be sure to have your kids discuss similarities and differences between the trees they see on the trip and the trees they see at home.

Our daughter loved the book and it helped her better understand how we as people relate to nature in our world.

How might you incorporate Trees into a homeschool lesson or unit?

Let us know in the comments!

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Become a Family of Super Flyers with Author Dr. Lori Baudino!

Does the thought of traveling with your children overwhelm you? Would routines to prepare your family for flying help you? Then you'll love hearing from Super Flyers author Dr. Lori Baudino!

Guest Post - How to Save Money on Luggage – Tips for the Money Savvy Traveler

How to Save Money on Luggage – Tips for the Money Savvy Traveler

Travelers certainly wouldn’t get very far without luggage. Can you imagine having to wave your intimates around at the airport check-in counter or rest a pile of clean clothes on the bathroom floor of the train station when nature calls?

No thank you!

A solid suitcase or a handy carry-on bag will keep your belongings safe and clean, but purchasing new luggage can sometimes leave a huge dent in the wallet.

Wondering how you can get around the retail pricing?

Test Facts offers a solution, and it is one that all budget-conscious shoppers will love.

The Secret Revealed – Always Buy Your Luggage Online

Even the best bargain hunter can have trouble finding a good deal on new luggage, but not anymore.

Through their in-depth study and data analysis, Test Facts dropped a bombshell recently by revealing that you can save an average of $110 by purchasing your luggage online as opposed to visiting regular brick and mortar stores. And since 88 percent of all luggage manufactured is available online, it isn’t too hard to find what you need.

As you can see in the graph below, the average MSRP value of luggage is $285, while the average online price is only $175 – that means you can save an average of 39 percent when shopping online.

https://www.testfacts.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Online-savings.png

Image Credit: Test Facts

The difference is huge, and the data has many travelers realizing that they have been spending excessive amounts of money on luggage for years.

Balance Savings with Quality

While it is great to save money, you have to remember that spending less can sometimes mean sacrificing quality.

According to the the study, luggage that receives a higher volume of negative reviews also has a greater discount. Sellers do this because it is difficult to sell a product with lower ratings, and when the warehouses fill up with unpurchased bags, it is time for them to liquidate.

However, is it really worth your time and money to purchase an inexpensive bag?

If you travel frequently, then the answer to that question is, “No.”

You would probably end up spending more money in the long run due to the poor quality, which is why it is best to avoid the cheapest options.

The occasional traveler, on the other hand, might not have a problem opting for the lower quality luggage since it will not be used as often.

Always make sure you think long term when purchasing luggage because nobody wants to have to replace a bag a week after purchasing it.

How to Test Luggage Virtually

One of the most important parts of the luggage shopping process is testing. Being able to touch and handle a potential suitcase is important to most consumers, and it is something that they cannot do when shopping online.

The solution?

Read Customer Comments. The best way to gain a better understanding of what a bag is really like is by reading the comments of those who have already purchased it. Manufacturers want to sell their product, so of course, they will show you the luggage in showroom condition and rave about all of the wonderful features it offers.

Consumers, on the other hand, provide you with the good, the bad, and the ugly. Those who offer detailed descriptions and take the time to write useful reviews usually give a fairly accurate account of a product and can make you feel like you have “tried” it, too.

Take comments with a grain of salt, however, as each person has different expectations from their luggage and some might offer more insight than others.
See It In Person – Then Buy Online. If reading about a product just isn’t enough to convince you, then the next best solution is to head to a brick and mortar store to handle it in person.

You can zip the zippers, snap the snaps, lift the telescoping handle, and see which directions the wheels spin, but that doesn’t mean you have to purchase it on the spot.

Most brands that you find in-store are available online, so you shouldn’t have a problem finding them.

Brands and Stores to Consider

There are quite a few luggage manufacturers out there, and based on the study, Test Facts was able to make a list of the brands that offer the highest discount by percentage.

Image Credit: Test Facts

As you can see, Kenneth Cole offers the highest discount percentage (63.22 percent), followed by it luggage at 62.48 percent and then Traveler’s Choice at an average of 58.61 percent discount.

Were you thinking of going with an American Tourister bag? While they may have affordable off-the-shelf pricing, they rarely offer discounts and aren’t known for their high level of quality.

What about the stores? Who offers the best deals?

Surprisingly, Walmart’s online store comes in first, with Century 21, Target and Jet beating out both Amazon and eBags.

The numbers speak for themselves.

While it may be better to shop for groceries in traditional brick and mortar stores, the most cost-efficient place to shop for luggage is online.

This week,

Have a great week and plan for the weekend!

Save Money on Weekend Travel Costs at DAISO!

Planning a weekend trip? Need to a few travel items, but don't want to spend a lot of money or time shopping? Then head over the nearest DAISO store!

DAISO is like many other dollar stores except that most items are $1.50 instead of $1.00 or 99 cents. That extra fifty cents allows the store to carry some items you wouldn't find at a typical dollar store. This includes several travel items like passport covers, sewing kits, luggage straps, travel pillows, and air cushions!

If your kids get restless on road trips or plane rides, DAISO also carries a variety of toys!

Have you shopped at DAISO yet? What did you find?

Let us know in the comments!

- Jennifer and Tony

A Millennial Family's Review of a Room in the New Orleans Marriott

The New Orleans Marriott hotel is an exceptional location for families and working professionals who are traveling to New Orleans, Louisiana for a vacation or for a conference.

This hotel also has an "M Club Lounge" which is one of my FAVORITE Marriott Lounges in the world! Yes, I can say the world, because we visited our first Marriott Lounge outside of the United States this summer.

Even if you are not a Marriott Rewards member, this lounge is an incredible deal because it provides breakfast and dinner! Yum!

The rooms are amazing, because they offer spectacular views of the street below. It is a great way to see the city at a glance without actually having to leave your room.

This video offers a view of a typical room at the New Orleans Marriott.

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Participate in Our Evening Homeschool with the Creativity for Kids Plant An Emoji Garden Kit

Each weekday, we always try to do a project (or two) with our preschooler! This week, we had an Earth Day emphasis and we planted chia seeds as part of the Plant Happiness's Creativity for Kids Plant An Emoji Garden Kit! This was SO MUCH fun for her! First, you color the sheet, then you plant the seeds, then you water it and then you watch it grow!

Craft, plant, water, grow is the entire plan for this kit! These seeds grow in 3-4 days!

Here's a challenge!

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2 - Craft, plant, water, grow!

3 - Capture a picture of your project and include the #weekendscount hashtag!

We will choose winners throughout the summer!

This kit includes: planting tray, color-in liner, markers, potting mix, chia seeds, scoop and plant mister.

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Tune Into KERA Kids PBS - A 24 Hour Kids Channel for Families

Cartoons? All day? Sign our family up! We love to connect our antenna to the television and watch the over-the-air channels! In the past, we could only receive three to six channels and many of those did not include cartoons during non-morning hours.

So, our little one had to watch Netflix or YouTube during the hours that she could not access her favorite cartoons (i.e. - Wild Kratts, Nature Kat, Daniel Tiger, or Splash and Bubbles. Now, she has a chance to watch all of the shows at any time of the day (even if we have to watch up SUPER early one morning for a 6:00 am flight).

Our local channel, KERA, just released a new 24 hour kids channel (KERA Kids 24/7) that families can access through air or satellite. It is amazing and we will definitely spend many hours during Saturday and Sundays watching her favorite shows!

Here are the KERA Kids Channels within the North Texas Area (KERA, 2017):
Over the Air - 13.2
Spectrum Dallas — Channel 1268
Spectrum Fort Worth — Channel 182
Suddenlink — Available in select areas. Contact your provider’s customer care center.
Northland Corsicana — Channel 114
Northland Stephenville — Channel 114
Northland Mexia — Channel 118

Also, check out the PBS Kids website for amazing resources for homeschool families and parents who teach their children after school! - http://pbskids.org/apps/

The KERA Kids Morning Schedule (as of March 2017)
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood - 12:00 AM
Splash and Bubbles - 12:30 AM
Nature Cat - 1:00 AM
Ready Jet Go! - 1:30 AM
Wild Kratts - 2:00 AM
Wild Kratts - 2:30 AM
Odd Squad - 3:00 AM
Odd Squad - 3:30 AM
Arthur - 4:00 AM
Arthur - 4:30 AM
Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman - 5:00 AM
Cyberchase - 5:30 AM

The KERA Kids Afternoon Schedule (as of March 2017)
Bob the Builder - 12:00 PM
Word World - 12:30 PM
Super Why! - 1:00 PM
Sesame Street - 1:30 PM
Sesame Street - 2:00 PM
Dinosaur Train - 2:30 PM
Dinosaur Train - 3:00 PM
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood - 3:30 PM
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood - 4:00 PM
Splash and Bubbles - 4:30 PM

The KERA Kids Evening Schedule (as of March 2017)

Nature Cat - 5:00 PM

Ready Jet Go! - 5:30 PM
Wild Kratts - 6:00 PM
Wild Kratts - 6:30 PM
Odd Squad - 7:00 PM
Odd Squad - 7:30 PM
Arthur - 8:00 PM
Arthur - 8:30 PM
Super Why! - 9:00 PM
Sesame Street - 9:30 PM
Sesame Street - 10:00 PM
Dinosaur Train - 10:30 PM
Dinosaur Train - 11:00 PM
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood - 11:30 PM

Also, if you are located in the central Texas area (Aledo, Benbrook, Fort Worth, Granbury, Stephenville, Waco, Weatherford), here is a list of all of your local channels!

Daystar (KDTN) - Channel 2

Fox (KDFW) - Channel 4

NBC (KXAS) - Channel 5

Cozi TV (KXAS-TX2) - Channel 5-2

CBS (KTVT) - Channel 11

Decades (KTVT2) - Channel 1102

PBS (KERA) - Channel 13

World (KERA-TX2) - Channel 13-2

My Network TV (KDFI) - Channel 27

CW (KDFW) - Channel 33

Telemundo (KXTX) - Channel 39

TBN (KDTX) - Channel 58

Ion Network (KPXD) - Channel 68-1

Qubo Network (KPXD-TV2) - Channel 68-2

Ion Life Network (KPXD-TV3) - Channel 68-3 (One of Our Favorites!)

QVC (KPXD-TV5) - Channel 68-5

HSN (KPXD-TV6) - Channel 68-6

Here's a great resource for finding over-the-air channels in your area! - http://www.tvtv.us/

Have a great week and plan for the weekend!

References

KERA (2017). Watch, play, learn, donate. Retrieved from http://pbskids.org/apps/filter/episode/

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7 Reasons Why Your Child Needs a GPS Tracking Device - Travel, Shopping, and Safety

Child safety is our number one priority when shopping or traveling. Whether your travels involve driving in a car or riding on an airplane, you definitely want to keep your child safe - no matter the cost. Recently, we received the Circo Smart Tracking device (GPS - Global Positioning System) from the Athentek company to test with our child.

The Circo Smart Tracking device enables users to easily create safe zones, receive alerts when they enter safe zones or leave a safe zone. track their children via a simple app, experience long battery life, and track individuals indoors and outdoors.

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To protect your children on the way to school, on field trips, at summer camp, at a friend's house, during sleepovers, or at amusement parks theme parks, outdoor festivals, during emergencies, on vacation, at the library, during an outdoor festival, you must consider purchasing a GPS tracker for your child.

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The Residence Inn by Marriott is the BEST Hotel for Millennial Families!

The Residence Inn is definitely meant for millennial travelers and their families to truly relax, connect, and unwind! Our family experienced the Residence Inn in Tyler, Texas!

The Residence Inn in Tyler is the BEST location for families in the East Texas area. If you are planning a family vacation...choose RI Tyler, if you are planning a staycation, choose RI Tyler! It has everything that meets the multigenerational travel needs of your family! Grandparents, parents, and the grandchildren can fall in love and engage with one another at this unique hotel!

Tucked at the end of Broadway street in the middle of a neighborhood, is a travelers dream - the Residence Inn hotel. It has a large lounge area downstairs that transforms from a hearty breakfast area to a mid-day lounge and then a trendy bar lounge area in the evenings!

Speaking of the evenings - each room features a weekly calendar on their refrigerator. This calendar includes an amazing schedule with a daily theme!

Monday's - It's On

- You can start the week off right with snacks, sips and good conversation!

Tuesday's - Off the Grill

- Get fired up. Better yet, let us do it for you. We're grillin' and chill' with cold beverages.

Alternating Wednesdays - Mix It Up

- Get a taste for the local vibe with great food truck fare, restaurant pop-in tastings or sweet finale to your day.

If you are visiting the hotel on a day that is not highlighted above, you can stop by the front desk at anytime to get the scoop on their favorite spots and what is going on around town!

One of the most important aspects for our family is CONSERVATION! They are focused on helping the each thrive! Also, you can bring your own earth-friendly laundry detergents (our favorite is Seventh Generation) to wash your clothes in the coin operated laundry machines downstairs.

Here are the Top 10 Reasons by the Residence Inn Tyler is the best hotel for families!

1 - It is next door to the Carmike 14 Movie Theater!

*It has GREAT popcorn!

2 - It is 1-2 miles away from an outdoor mall - The Village at Cumberland Park!

3 - Target is only MINUTES away! You can travel to Target by traveling a side street by turning left from the hotel. Ask the front desk!

4 - The Waterpark by the Villages in around 20-30 minutes away, but it is a GREAT indoor Waterpark!

5 - An abundance of restaurants in the area! We've tried - Spring Creek (great seafood), Cheddars (wonderful homestyle food), a great themed Whataburger restaurant, and a dynamic Zoe's Restaurant!

6 - There are BOOKS for your family to READ downstairs!

*This is one of our favorite things to do while cruising - visit the library! At the RI Tyler, you can find a library downstairs!

7 - Each room features a refrigerator and freezer! It is great for storing your groceries from Target AND any leftovers from a restaurant meal.

8 - Breakfast is AH-Mazing and it features vegetarian friendly options!

9 - There is a FOUNTAIN in the parking lot of the hotel! The fountain is also color coded - which is great for teaching colors!

10 - Each room features a sleeper sofa! This is great for families who want to travel with the children!

Check out our special Weekends Count affiliate link for the Residence Inn Tyler!

If you are interested in any of the Residence Inn Hotels across the country, check out this link - Residence Inns Across the Country!

Sincerely,

The Weekends Count Family!
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Seven Ways to Make Allergen and Gluten Free Living Easier by Attending the Gluten Free and Allergen Free Expo

Each fall, we look forward to attending the Gluten and Allergen Free Expo in Dallas, Texas. This expo is a great way for you and your family new products for the fall (especially if you have gluten or allergen free needs).

Our family has various food allergies and this expo is the BEST thing that has happened to our family. Through this expo, we are able to discover new brands and get our questions answered! Plus, it is a great way to spend a Saturday or Sunday!

This post contains affiliate links to help you build your shopping list and travel list for your family. We are passionate about the product and the experiences listed in this post, but we also wanted to provide easy links you can click to purchase products for your busy lifestyle.

Here are Seven Ways to Make Allergen and Gluten Free Living Easier
1 - Get Your Gluten and Allergen Free Questions Answered By a Company Representative.

2 - Compare Similar Gluten and Allergen Free Products

3 - Try/Taste the Products Before Purchasing

4 - Connect with Other Individuals at the Booths

5 - Discover New Gluten and Allergen Free Products

6 - Learn MORE about Living a Gluten and Allergen Free Lifestyle

7 - Discover New Gluten & Allergen Free Recipes

Where is the Gluten Free and Allergen Free Expo? When is it?
This year's expo will take place on Saturday, September 10th and Sunday, August 11th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Dallas Market Hall (North Hall). Here's the best thing...parking is free!

How much are the tickets? Is there a special code?
The normal price for adults is $15.00 a day, but use the code ADVANCE (until September 9th) to experience 20% off the list price! Amazing deal for you and your family! Use our special code (ADVANCE) at this link:
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Interested in FREE TICKETS for the expo? Leave a comment in the space below this post and make a Twitter video telling us WHY you are interested in attending the expo and include @gfafexpo and @weekendscount in your post.
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Please let us know if you have ANY questions about this event! It is one of our favorite events in Texas and we love the atmosphere! Watch our video from last year to find out why!

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Explore the Weekends Count Magazine

#SipDipSmile During the Summer and Fall with Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts

Fun Things to Do with Kids This Weekend in Fort Worth, Texas!

Find Out How Trees Are Just Like Us!

Become a Family of Super Flyers with Author Dr. Lori Baudino!

Guest Post - How to Save Money on Luggage – Tips for the Money Savvy Traveler

Save Money on Weekend Travel Costs at DAISO!

A Millennial Family's Review of a Room in the New Orleans Marriott

Participate in Our Evening Homeschool with the Creativity for Kids Plant An Emoji Garden Kit

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