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5 Budget Destinations for May

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Right now everyone is getting ready for Spring Break, but if you're looking to save money, maybe skip all that in favor of a getaway in May. Portland, Oregon Now, I maybe be biased because I live here, but Portland really hits its stride in May, when the nicer weather starts coming in and the Rose Festival starts.

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Where to Travel for Black History

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Black History may get a whole month, but you can actually learn about Black History all year and traveling is a great way to do that. I've learned so much by just doing things I normally do on vacation: enjoying art, architecture, fashion, and food. The International African American Museum just opened last summer.

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My New 30 Travel Things

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Interactive museums - I love a normal museum, but I think the creativity of museums that are interactive and more than just looking at art on a wall or things in a case are next level. I've been doing more lately, but some of my favorites have been Hopscotch Portland , Arte Museum and Omega Mart in Las Vegas.

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Winter Activities to Escape the Cold

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Plus you'll find a bunch of food vendors outside to fuel your shopping venture. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shereen Travels Cheap (@srayle) Nights at the museum We have a science museum that hosts an After Dark event once a month. They often serve alcohol and are for adults.

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7 Awesome Spring Break Staycation Ideas

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Visit a Local Museum or Historical Site. Many communities have local museums and historical sites, and there’s a strong chance you haven’t seen them all yet. You might find children’s museums with fun activities for your kids or local history museums to teach you more about the region you live in.

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How to Celebrate Memorial Day at Home

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With COVID-19 still spreading, you may also want to steer clear of any big parties or group gatherings. Remembering the true meaning of the holiday and sharing it with your children may add a somber tone to the day, but it can also make your family more appreciative of the sacrifice fallen soldiers made. Pay Your Respects. No problem!

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

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After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. Besides providing large quantities of food for my family and a creative outlet for myself, all of this allows me a means of being generous to my community through extra food, plants and growing supplies.