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8 Reasons We've Made Disney World's Yacht Club a Yearly Habit

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I'm sort of obsessed with the resort experience. I work hard at my 9 to 5, fiercely prioritize my kids for all things, spend five days a week on the soccer fields, take on freelance projects to satisfy my creative soul... Basically, that meme that says "my kids are living their best life, and I'm their ride"... that's about us. Me. That's 100% about me. I only have about enough PTO to take one super meaningful vacation each year, and when I take a vacation, I want to feel as pampered as the rest of my family. I'm not a particular fanatic of rides, so I find my vacation vibes in an incredibly immersive resort experience and crazy-delicious table service dining. We also enjoy adult beverages.  So with all of that in mind, here's why we tend to drift back to the Yacht Club year over year.  Vacationers choose the Disney's Yacht Club Resort at Disney World for several reasons: 1. Location: The Yacht Club Resort is situated in a prime location within th...

Planning your first trip to Disney? Do this first.

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Here's the deal. We're a family of six with kids ranging in age from 4 years old to 21 years old. There are very few destinations that meet all of our vacay needs. It's taken us a few years to get the hang of it, but we've absolutely come to realize Disney is it -- especially with their addition of rides that serve our more daring kids with Rise of the Resistance, Everest, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, Tron and Guardians of the Galaxy.  That said, Disney is like its own entirely separate ecosystem. There's so much to know, so much to consider and it can be overwhelming to figure out where to start. So, if you're planning your first trip to Disney World, or your first trip in years, avoid the overwhelm by simplifying your planning strategy.  Single most important decision to make first: PLANNING STEP #1: Where should you stay? That's it. That's all you need to think about right now. Don't get sucked into the matrix; stay on the surface with exclus...

S & H and the Wordleys - 2nd Book in the Wordleys Series hits Amazon

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About this book: It's awfully tough to make words when all the Wordleys think you're telling them to be quiet. That's when S & H come up with the perfect idea to let the Wordleys know just where they fit in.  About the Wordleys: Children spend their pre-school years mastering individual letter sounds, which makes a tough case for kindergarten teachers as they help new readers understand a fresh set of alternative sounds like "Sh" or "Ch." The Wordleys series uses catchy "sound songs" and playful storylines to make introducing and remembering these unique sounds fun and easy. Learn more at TheWordleys.com.

Thanks for supporting The Wordleys

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Just want to say thanks to those who spent your hard-earned dollars on a copy of C & H and the Wordleys. I know the illustrations are rudimentary, which is honestly something that I have panic attacks about for around 30 minutes a day on average. But I'll tell you, Bo is so beyond excited to have the opportunity to illustrate these books with the "paper cutter machine" that my "inner mom" is quieting my "inner creative director." Our vision is to get three books on the digital shelf (S & H and T & H) by Christmas, then we'll invest in a professional illustrator (who I totally have my heart set on). Grateful for you guys taking the journey with us.  <3  So many thank yous.

C & H on the Wordleys hits Amazon bookshelves

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C & H and the Wordleys is now available in paperback on Amazon Prime! After rigorous testing with kindergarteners and teachers, we're officially published. Big thank you to everyone who helped review and give input. So grateful for your support to help make this an effective tool for the world's littlest readers. After years of rehearsing single letter sounds in pre-school, blended sounds can throw early readers a curveball. The Wordleys aim to introduce and make memorable common blended sounds -- like "ch" and "sh" -- with the help of silly stories and Sound Songs. Check out C & H and the Wordleys on Amazon Prime. Look for S & H and the Wordleys coming soon. Buy C & H and the Wordleys on Amazon

MeghaPortfolio: C & H and the Wordleys

Hear C & H's Sound Song Meghan reads C & H and the Wordleys to Bellview Elementary (c) 2017 Meghan Dryzga With a couple kiddos who are trying to learn to read, I was on a mission to help craft stories that help them learn one of the toughest kindergarten lessons: blended sounds. This story is about C & H as they venture out to join other Wordleys (letter friends who like to make words). Synopsis: Not all H’s are outgoing, you know. Some are too nervous to say anything at all. But not this H; this H loves to get loud. So when he and his friend, C, try to find the perfect word to help them make their special “ch” sound, H refuses to be stifled. The Wordleys series helps new readers learn one of reading's toughest lessons: unique and blended sounds like ch, sh, silent h and more. 

MeghaPortfolio: 4 Seasons Indoor Golf website

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4SG needed an established brand voice to permeate every corner of their new site in an effort to drive traffic and membership. See it live at:  https://4seasonsindoorgolf.com In collaboration with  Make It Iconic