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The most important parenting hack for tweens + tee The most important parenting hack for tweens + teens:One secret emoji = pick me up right nowNo questions asked. Because honestly, them knowing we’ll always show up is the most important thing.Parents of older kids.........give all us all the advice. What made the difference during middle school and high school? What do you wish you’d known or done?Signed, a middle school mom just trying to make it through
Honestly? This month was fun, exhausting and chaot Honestly? This month was fun, exhausting and chaotic. 6 planes.5 trains.8 cities. Some of my favorite projects of the last few years. Want info on any of the travel staples? Just let me know!
Do It Alone Diaries: Disneyland Day Historically I Do It Alone Diaries: Disneyland DayHistorically I would have stayed home when no one was available for the first day of Halloween at Disneyland but......out of all places? Disney is so easy to do on your own!I ended up running into a friend, but still spent part of the day on my own....and it was lovely. Rode Haunted Mansion Holiday, drank wayyyyy too much coffee (see previous video ha), shopped a bit and definitly didn’t lose my car in the parking lot at the end of the day.If you’re scared to do things alone, I totally understand but honestly......I feel like this is an important life skill........being comfortable doing things by ourselves......right?!?!
But that latte at the airport was worth every penn But that latte at the airport was worth every penny…bonus that I got to finish it with a whole row myself on the plane!✈️ Also I ordered these jeans on a whim, and they fit like a dream. For $22? Just ordered them in a second color. Want the info on them? Comment JEANS and I’ll send you sizing details and where to find them!
No one does the final .1 mile like Run Disney, whe No one does the final .1 mile like Run Disney, when you hear the gospel choir you know the end is just around the river bend!This is your PSA that if you haven’t booked hotel rooms and bought tickets for Wine and Dine race weekend.....NOW IS THE TIME.Friend to friend: Undercover Tourist has a deal where you can SAVE UP TO 35% on Walt Disney World® Resort hotel rooms when you book a Hotel + Ticket Package. Yes, you can add a dining plan. And bonus? GET A FREE DINING PLAN FOR KIDS (AGES 3 TO 9) when you book a Hotel + Ticket Package that includes a dining plan for each Guest ages 10 and up for all arrivals in 2026. Non-running friends, this is available on select dates through 12/24.....so......anyone want to holiday party?!?!#undercovertouristfrogfriend
Middle school friendships: said it before and will Middle school friendships: said it before and will say it again : it’s brutal out there A few months ago I asked y’all for your best advice surrounding middle schoolers and friendships. After sharing the first one I promised a part 2 but summer break got me a little sidetracked. School is back and so are we! Do we want a part 3? There were so many good pieces of advice I saved from your responses!!! Have thoughts or advice? Leave them in the comments so that I can share in the next post! // things I want my 12 year old to know: a series from a middle school mom who is just trying to make it through //

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The most important parenting hack for tweens + tee The most important parenting hack for tweens + teens:One secret emoji = pick me up right nowNo questions asked. Because honestly, them knowing we’ll always show up is the most important thing.Parents of older kids.........give all us all the advice. What made the difference during middle school and high school? What do you wish you’d known or done?Signed, a middle school mom just trying to make it through
Honestly? This month was fun, exhausting and chaot Honestly? This month was fun, exhausting and chaotic. 6 planes.5 trains.8 cities. Some of my favorite projects of the last few years. Want info on any of the travel staples? Just let me know!
Do It Alone Diaries: Disneyland Day Historically I Do It Alone Diaries: Disneyland DayHistorically I would have stayed home when no one was available for the first day of Halloween at Disneyland but......out of all places? Disney is so easy to do on your own!I ended up running into a friend, but still spent part of the day on my own....and it was lovely. Rode Haunted Mansion Holiday, drank wayyyyy too much coffee (see previous video ha), shopped a bit and definitly didn’t lose my car in the parking lot at the end of the day.If you’re scared to do things alone, I totally understand but honestly......I feel like this is an important life skill........being comfortable doing things by ourselves......right?!?!
But that latte at the airport was worth every penn But that latte at the airport was worth every penny…bonus that I got to finish it with a whole row myself on the plane!✈️ Also I ordered these jeans on a whim, and they fit like a dream. For $22? Just ordered them in a second color. Want the info on them? Comment JEANS and I’ll send you sizing details and where to find them!
No one does the final .1 mile like Run Disney, whe No one does the final .1 mile like Run Disney, when you hear the gospel choir you know the end is just around the river bend!This is your PSA that if you haven’t booked hotel rooms and bought tickets for Wine and Dine race weekend.....NOW IS THE TIME.Friend to friend: Undercover Tourist has a deal where you can SAVE UP TO 35% on Walt Disney World® Resort hotel rooms when you book a Hotel + Ticket Package. Yes, you can add a dining plan. And bonus? GET A FREE DINING PLAN FOR KIDS (AGES 3 TO 9) when you book a Hotel + Ticket Package that includes a dining plan for each Guest ages 10 and up for all arrivals in 2026. Non-running friends, this is available on select dates through 12/24.....so......anyone want to holiday party?!?!#undercovertouristfrogfriend
Middle school friendships: said it before and will Middle school friendships: said it before and will say it again : it’s brutal out there A few months ago I asked y’all for your best advice surrounding middle schoolers and friendships. After sharing the first one I promised a part 2 but summer break got me a little sidetracked. School is back and so are we! Do we want a part 3? There were so many good pieces of advice I saved from your responses!!! Have thoughts or advice? Leave them in the comments so that I can share in the next post! // things I want my 12 year old to know: a series from a middle school mom who is just trying to make it through //

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