TwiceToddlers (No More) and 100 Days at School

When my twins came home from school yesterday, than came with an assignment to complete by the end of the month. It is called the "100 Days of School" assignment. They are supposed to put five(5) things they like, in sets of ten (10), on a white board or something like it. Then, take it to school and share with their teacher and classmates.

So, my twins will find five(5) things they like or like to do, and add it ten (10) times each, to the white paper board. So far, my twins have have added ten stickers to the white board, tomorrow, they will draw ten(10)hearts on the white board. Then, after tomorrow, they will put ten (10) of their pointer finger, fingerprints, on the white board. After the fingerprints, I am not sure what to add. They can not add any food items or coins to the white board as they will fall off and/or cause ants to appear.

I am thinking of having them pick ten(10) photos of themselves they like and having them write their names out. Yeah, that sounds like a good idea to me.

TwiceToddlers(No More) Wearing Their Disney Costumes

Ever since my twins got their Disney costumes for their birthday, from Nana and Papa, I have had to repair them more than once. One of the costumes, Snow White, I did not know how to fix as it has tulleing on top of the satin. This costume, Grammie fixed for me.

My goodness, it is very very sad when Mommy, Daddy or Grandparents purchase these costumes and then, then, they have to be hemmed or sewn back together! I mean, I can see this has being necessary if they cost us $10.00, but at over $20 for each costume, this is just pathetic.

I am not sure who is getting screwed here, the seamstresses(yes) or the parents (yes). Boy do I miss Made in the U.S.A. products, of all products in America.

Yes, I am totally sure if these products were made in America, they would be made with pride. Okay, enough with my rant....

My twins still love wearing their costumes, once they are fixed. Here they are wearing their costumes at Christmas. They wear these costumes all day, everyday.

Branson, Missouri is the Best Place in the Midwest to take a Family Vacation

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hiltons of Branson. All opinions are 100% mine.

Oh my, when it comes time to take my family on vacation, Branson, Missouri is at the top on my list. This has got to be one of the most amazing cities in Missouri to visit at least once a year. I say this because there are so many attractions this city has to offer their visitors. Branson has two amazing Hilton Hotels for you to stay at. There is the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel and the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing. For me and my family, I will most definitely make reservations at the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing. This Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing is so amazing, you might never want to leave the hotel. They offer fine dining at the Level 2 Steakhouse, an 18th Hole Golf Course where several hole's tells a story of Payne Stewart's golfing history, the ever popular Branson Landing Fountain with it's amazing water shows. If you still want to stay fit on your family vacation, you can visit the on site hotel fitness center, the indoor pool and heated whirlpool too.

If, on the other hand, you want to take your family off the hotel site, you must take them to Lake Taneycomo. This lake was  was created in 1913. From 1913 to 1958, Lake Taneycomo had been a 'warm water' lake. Once Dam water began sending water in the lake, the lake water began to cool down. This lake is still fun to play in nonetheless. Guests to this lake can go fishing, swimming and take boat rides as well. There is both a deep and shallow end of this lake.

There are over forty-seven attractions you can look into and visit such as the Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours, The Branson Titanic, Dinosaur Museum, Butterfly Palace and Rainforest Adventure, Kids Kountry, Silver Dollar City  and so much more. There are also four free attractions such as the God and Country Inspirational Gardens, Shepherd of the Fish Hatchery, Stone Hill Winery and Table Rock Lakeshore Trail.

Wow, with all the above attractions, you can not forget dining and shopping. You and your family can eat at the Alenhor Inn Restaurant & Pizzeria, Andy Williams Moon River Grill, Beach House Catfish Cafe, Beverly's Steakhouse and so many more. Then, there are so many places to shop as well. You and your family can do some shopping at The Grand Village Shops, Apricot Lane, Belk Department Store, Branson Craft Mall, the Branson Mill, Brighton Collectibles and a lot of other amazing stores to look at and make your purchases too.

Now, if you are on vacation and working, you can also visit the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel. While at this hotel, you can walk through the over 220,00 square feet of Branson Meeting Space. Business meeting can be held in one of four Old Glory Meeting Rooms. Just adjacent from the convention center is the Historic Downtown Branson, Missouri.

When I make my vacation plans with my family, it would be for three days. This is what I would have on my itinerary:

Day One: Unpack at Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing Hotel. Eat at Level 2 Steakhouse, take kids to indoor pool for a while. After pool, take them to the Branson Family Fun Factory and them go our for pizza at the Altenhof Inn Restaurant & Pizzeria ..

Day Two: Wake up, eat breakfast at hotel, them take the kids on the Table Rock Lakeshore Trail. After that, go to lunch at the Branson Cafe. From here, go back to the hotel, rest for a while. After resting, get up and get ready to go out for shopping and dinner. For shopping, I would go to the Grand Village Shops, buy some things I can not find at home, then take the kids to see the Branson Landing Fountain Water Shows.

Day Three: Wake up, eat breakfast at hotel, them take kids to Kids Kountry and Dinosaur Museum. That should fill up our morning. From there, do some more shopping, go back to the hotel and rest. After resting, get dressed for the evening and go to eat at the All American Cafe. After eating, I would probably take my kids back to the Branson Family Fun Factory.

This is how my families vacation in Branson, Missouri would be, how about your's? Now is the time to make your reservations and experience the beauty, fun and find dining Branson, Missouri has to offer you.

TwiceToddlers (No More) Mommy Went Thrift Shopping Today

This early afternoon, my precious girlfriend picked me up to go shopping. But first, my girlfriend and her son and myself went to Starbucks for a coffee and breakfast sandwich. The sandwich was delicious, as always, and we got a deal on the sandwich. Usually, I purchase a Carmel Mach, but today, I purchased a Cappuccino! It was without flavor, to me, so I added some Nutmeg and Cinnamon to it. Then, it tasted much better.

After our early afternoon at Starbucks, she drove us to the Recycle Treasure-Thrift Store in town. Wow! That store/location was full of stuff. I mean, there were bicycles, old parts to products and appliances outside. Inside, there were old fashioned dresser drawers (which I loved), lots of frames(I purchased two), blankets(homemade and I purchased one), lots of children's toys, kitchen ware, records, Cd's, clothing for men, women and kids too. The one thing I really wanted, but they did not have was old fashioned clothing for little girls(for my twins) and old fashioned hats..If they ever do get them in again, I am sure I can get them at a great price.

I say this because the three items I purchased were only $5!! I looked at the owner and had to do a double take. I said to her, "Are you sure, I can pay more. How do you stay in business?" She said the appliances are her big seller's. So, I paid the low price, asked for a business card and said, "I will be back for more."

On my next visit, I plan to, if they are still in the store, purchase a Punch Set, Turkey Platter and Salt and Pepper Shakers. I love stores like this and am so glad my sweet girlfriend told me about it. This is a store to go back to again and again and again as it changes all the time.

From the thrift store, we went to Michael's. Now, Michael's was cost me so much more than the thrift store. The frames I purchased at the thrift store, practically cost me $1.50 a piece, while at Michael's, the ones I saw there were between $25-$30. But, I was not at Michael's for the frame's. I was there to purchase a plastic container, with top, to keep my paints wet when not used. Did Michael's have them anymore?? NO way...I have no idea why the stopped selling them as I really need one. I am go to begin painting again and having a closed container for my paints was really important to me.

Well, since I was at Michael's, I used my two gift cards on more Happy Birthday sticker for the homemade cards I make and I came upon old fashioned boxes. I have been looking for these type of boxes for....ever....The boxes I found looked like books and luggage. So, I purchased two books of different sizes, one medium luggage box and a small round box.

With my new frames and new Old Fashioned Boxes, I plan to take Old Fashioned Photos of my twins. But first, I need to purchased Old Fashioned Lace Dresses and Hats for my twins. It would be nice to find two Lace Parasol's too. If anyone in cyberspace knows where I can purchase these products, at a very reasonable price (as I need two of each) please let me know.

All in all, I had a very productive shopping day, thank goodness for the two Michael's gift cards...