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Imagine the World of Your Literary Dreams in Kansas City

Have you ever read a book and wondered what it would be like to live in the world the book describes? I know I have! I especially loved to do just that as a kid. Well, great news! You and your kids and grandchildren can do exactly that at The Rabbit hOle, a new museum in North Kansas City. It’s awesome! Follow along…I’ll take you with me for a tour. Just be forewarned - even the entry to the museum and the elevators are part of the adventure!

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Luverne, Minnesota, Nutcrackers, Collection, Attraction, Attractions, Family Attractions, Museum, History, Historical Museum, Holiday Attraction, Christmas Activity, Family Fun, Fun, Small towns Deanna Etherington Luverne, Minnesota, Nutcrackers, Collection, Attraction, Attractions, Family Attractions, Museum, History, Historical Museum, Holiday Attraction, Christmas Activity, Family Fun, Fun, Small towns Deanna Etherington

A Noteworthy Day of Nutcrackers in Luverne, Minnesota

Many times when you travel, you find a place that absolutely delights you. This describes my time perfectly on a recent trip to Luverne, Minnesota. Luverne is a town of just less than 5000 friendly people in Southwest Minnesota. For a town its size, it has a surprising amount of quality attractions. But the one that most captivated my heart was a collection of 6708 nutcrackers at the Rock County Historical Museum on Main Street.

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Tulips, Flowers, Daffodils, Tulip Farms, Washington, Skagit Valley, Tulip Festival, April, Colorful, Flower Bulbs, Beautiful, Fragrant, Tips, Food, Fun, Fun for Kids, Gorgeous, Expansive Tulip Field, Tulip Varieties, Family Fun, Photography Deanna Etherington Tulips, Flowers, Daffodils, Tulip Farms, Washington, Skagit Valley, Tulip Festival, April, Colorful, Flower Bulbs, Beautiful, Fragrant, Tips, Food, Fun, Fun for Kids, Gorgeous, Expansive Tulip Field, Tulip Varieties, Family Fun, Photography Deanna Etherington

Tiptoeing Through the Tulips at the Skagit County Tulip Festival! Part 2

I am a total tulip fanatic! So it’s no surprise I wanted to see the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in western Washington. Read and view more about my second day there! (Spoiler alert: It was FABULOUS!)

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Lauritzen Gardens, Botanical Garden, Merry and Bright, Bright Nights, Holiday Events, Holidays, Gift shop, Activities for Kids, Cafe, Drinks, Games, Visit Santa, Family Fun, Family Nights, Themed Nights, Poinsettias, Flowers, Plants, Holiday Lights, Events, Food Deanna Etherington Lauritzen Gardens, Botanical Garden, Merry and Bright, Bright Nights, Holiday Events, Holidays, Gift shop, Activities for Kids, Cafe, Drinks, Games, Visit Santa, Family Fun, Family Nights, Themed Nights, Poinsettias, Flowers, Plants, Holiday Lights, Events, Food Deanna Etherington

Eyes Will Sparkle at Lauritzen Gardens Bright Nights!

Last Friday evening I attended one of the Bright Nights events at Lauritzen Gardens. If you love any of the things on this list - beautiful lights and decor, toy trains, poinsettias, gorgeous flowers, festive food and drinks, holiday photo ops, outdoor games, visits with Santa, cheerful music, beautiful plants, or just celebrating the holidays this event is for you! My family and I are going closer to Christmas but I also wanted to go early in the event to take photos. It is GORGEOUS!

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