Six Classic Toddler-Friendly Magic Kingdom Rides

When Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom opened on October 1, 1971, there were only 22 attractions, including the parades and fireworks show. Several of those rides and attractions are still operating today, delighting children of all ages and bringing joy to thousands each day.  Parents and young grandparents (like us) can bring their little ones to enjoy the same toddler-friendly Magic Kingdom rides that we loved when we were their ages.

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The 2nd Annual Cleland Clan Easter Egg Hunt

If you know me, you know that I don’t make Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter dinner. However, there is one tradition I’m trying to establish with our growing family, and that is our annual Easter egg hunt. Last year we started this tradition with our grandchildren, the oldest of whom was almost three (read about our 2018 egg hunt). We had so much fun that we decided to hold it again this year and to involve the older “children.” By children, we mean our 20-something year old kids. After all, who doesn’t enjoy a good Easter egg hunt?

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Step2: Four Toys I’d Buy Again and One I Wouldn’t

Since I became a grandma three years ago, I’ve bought a lot of toys. Dennis just shakes his head each time I come home with something new. Many of the bigger items have come from a company I know and trust: Step2.  The grandbabies were over today playing with some of those toys, and I decided to write about the four Step2 toys I’d buy again and again, and the one I wouldn’t. Continue reading “Step2: Four Toys I’d Buy Again and One I Wouldn’t”