When you think of Waco, what immediately comes to mind? Thanks to Chip and Joanna, probably the Magnolia Silos. While this is a fun outing, did you know that Waco boasts lots of fun things for families to enjoy? Would you like an itinerary that does not include shopping, and promises to entertain the entire […]
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What comes to mind when you think of New York City? The Big Apple? The Statue of Liberty? EXPENSIVE?? No joke, going to the City that never stops can cost you a pretty penny. Having said that, would you be surprised to learn that some of the best things to do won’t cost you anything?
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I love Christmas! What better way to celebrate the season but with a visit to Epcot for the International Festival of the Holidays? It is easy to get carried away and blow a ton of cash. One affordable and fun experience is to participate in the Cookie Stroll. How does one do this? Step 1:
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Do you love earning cashback for buying things you were already intending to purchase? If so, this article is for you! We’ve already talked about DOSH. For a refresher, go here http://www.mjmakesmemories.com/best-app-for-earning-cashback/ Today we’ll talk about another app that has added a good chunk of money to my vacation fund! Rakuten! Formally known as
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Two years ago, the last couple of weeks in November were busy. And I mean CRAZY busy. Thing 1 was prepping to leave on an 18-month mission for our church to Antofagasta Chile. Thing 2 was about to be celebrated for earning his Eagle. Things 3 and 4 had STUFF like all tweens and
From about 8th grade to my freshman year in college, I had a dream. Knee-deep in Newspaper and Yearbook writing and editing, my dream was to move to New York City and become the next face of the nightly news scene. Reflecting upon things, I’m not exactly sure why my love of print journalism
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Who doesn’t love fall? From the crisp air to the changing leaves, fall is a favorite. Here in Central Texas, early November brings days with temperatures in the mid-seventies. The blazing months of 90 and 100-degree days are gone for the time being. With that, our family finds ourselves looking for ways to enjoy the
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This summer, Things 1, 4 and I visited Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. Much like the Disney trip (to see more on that, go here http://www.mjmakesmemories.com/top-10-tips-for-traveling-to-walt-disney-world-during-a-pandemic/), low crowds and low prices were driving decision-makers. My purpose in creating this post is to help you know what to expect when traveling to Universal Studios in Orlando
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2020 has brought changes worldwide thanks to COVID-19. Our small neck of the woods was no exception. The kids went on Spring Break in mid-March and never returned. My husband’s office shut down and he took over a piece of our attic to make zoom calls in relative peace. Our college son who was home
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A couple of years ago our friends the Sheens invited us to tube the Comal River with them. This honestly is something we had been dying to do for years, but didn’t know where to park, where to obtain tubes and where to get out. In a nutshell, every logistic was foreign to us. First,
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