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5 Affordable Valentine's Travel Destinations

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If you are brave enough to go outside, walk the Magnificent Mile, take photos in front of the Bean, see some outdoor art, and enjoy Lurie Garden in Millennium Park. There are tons of great museums, including the awesome interactive Convergence Station by Meow Wolf. Pack a bag, throw some food and drinks in a cooler, gas up, and go.

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5 Budget Destinations for May

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As a bonus, I've added a sixth destination as a runner up: Photo by Omar Elsharawy on Unsplash Cairo, Egypt Whether you want to gorge yourself with delicious Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food, or are dying to see the pyramids and the Sphinx, May is a wonderful time to visit Cairo and cross off that bucket-list destination.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

Enjoying some outdoor time. After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. When the weather is nice, we love to find outdoor spaces to explore. I’m allergic to shellfish and can’t digest certain foods like apples. We share our home with a 70lb rescued mutt.

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Summer Staycation Ideas for Harrisburg, PA

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Peter’s Basilica in Rome” Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. The National Civil War Museum , as stated on the website, is “the only museum in The United States that portrays the entire story of the American Civil War. The museum is housed in an 1899 Victoria fire house.

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How to Celebrate Memorial Day at Home

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Look at Online Museum Exhibitions. Several museums have online exhibits to help! These include the National Archives , The National WWI Museum and Memorial , The National WWII Museum (New Orleans) , and the National Veterans Art Museum. No outdoor space? Have a Cookout or Picnic. No problem!

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Explore Harrisburg PA This Summer

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Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. The State Museum offers "four floors of exhibits that represent Pennsylvania''s story, from Earth''s beginning to the present", a Planetarium and the ''hands on'' play area, Curiosity Connection, for children 5 and under. The museum is housed in an 1899 Victoria fire house.

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Things To Do in Harrisburg PA This Summer

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Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. The State Museum offers "four floors of exhibits that represent Pennsylvania's story, from Earth's beginning to the present", a Planetarium and a 'hands on' play area, Curiosity Connection, for children 5 and under. Outdoor Festivals. The Great Outdoors.