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1.) Great Wolf Lodge : this is a cool indoor/outdoor water park with camping theme hotel rooms for kids. I know my kids would have an amazing time here! 2.) Essence Festival: I have heard so many great stories about the Essence Festival and all the versatile events that are held. 3.) Myrtle Beach, SC: Such a nostalgic location for me to go. I grew up going here and can't wait to create new memories with my spouse and kids. 4.)Universal Studios: I'm such a kid at heart and my husband knows that we have to take an exclusive trip here without the kids so I can spend the day in lines riding as many rides as my stomach can handle. 5.) ATL: My husband and I have an extensive list of places to visit in the affluent city of Atlanta. Definitely can't wait! 6.) Miami Beach: Beach trips are my favorite and I'm looking forward to visiting Miami Beach for the first time!

    It seems like every end of the year is filled with talks about new goals, wants, and needs.  Some are realistic and others are outrageous.  Some will be fulfilled and others will fall by the wayside. I've been thinking of a few things I want to work towards for awhile now. Since the new year is coming in I decided I may as well get this list written out now. Here's a few things I had in mind..... 1.) Continue to save adamantly for emergencies, retirement, kids educational needs, etc. 2.) `Start doing community service projects. 3.)  Be more active at children's schools. 4.)  Carve out more quality family time. 5.)  Wear out natural hair more. 6.) Focus on mindfulness. 7.) Exercise routinely.  8.) Grow more spiritually. 9.) Build more confidence. 10.) Start pre reqs for nursing degree. 11.) Eat less fast foods. 12.) Eat correct servings of fruits and vegetables. 13.) Stress less. 14.) Learn more relaxation techniques. 15.) Complain less. 16.) E...