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		<title>Hidden Gems &#038; Family Highlights by Destination Sitters City &#x1f31f;</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yvonne Wonder]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 04:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hidden Gems &amp; Family Highlights by Destination Sitters City 🌟 Don’t just “fill the time” — make it special. Our highlights hidden gems in each Destination Sitters city: the coziest hot chocolate café, the best playground near your hotel, or a must-see holiday lights display. These little extras can turn layovers or downtime into magical  [...]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Heat-Related Illnesses</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yvonne Wonder]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 20:10:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Heat-related IllnessesWith summer in full swing and hot weather covering much of the country, be careful that our children don't suffer from heat-related illnesses. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures along with dehydration affectsthe body's temperature control. Heat-related illnesses can be serious. Below are general descriptions of some of the more serious illnesses, but since we are not medical professionals, when in doubt  [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Star and Stripes Vanilla Cookie Recipe</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yvonne Wonder]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:10:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[1 package of vanilla sandwich crème cookies   8 oz vanilla-flavored candy coating, cut up   2 tablespoons shortening   Red and blue sprinkles   Lollipop or popsicle sticks   In small heavy saucepan, melt candy coating and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in desired food coloring.  [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Healthy Snacks Kids can Learn to Make</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yvonne Wonder]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 07:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here are some healthy snack ideas that kids can make with a little supervision: Fruit skewers: Kids can cut up fruit (such as strawberries, pineapple, and grapes) and put them on skewers for a fun and colorful snack. Yogurt parfaits: Layer yogurt, fruit, and granola in a clear cup for a healthy and delicious  [...]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Nachos Easy to Make</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yvonne Wonder]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2021 19:02:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Don't leave your snacking to chance! Follow this nacho easy-to-make fool-proof recipe you create perfectly delicious results every time. You'll make the yummy to the tummy gooey to crunchy ratio! Ingredients: Tostitos white corn chips, restaurant style Rosarita vegetarian refried beans, 16-ounce can Fresh salsa fresca 4 kinds of Mexican cheese package A bunch of  [...]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Easter Chocolate Hot Cross Buns</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yvonne Wonder]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2021 19:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Indulge with our chocolate hot cross buns recipe for Easter. It is a warm, homemade and yummy holiday treat. Ingredients: Makes 16  2 tbsp. instant dried yeast 1/2 c sugar 1.5 c lukewarm milk 4.5 c plain flour  1 tbsp. salt 3.5 tsp butter melted 1 egg lightly beaten 1 tsp cinnamon 2.5 c of chips For Glaze  [...]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Chocolate Covered Peeps!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yvonne Wonder]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Great way to play and entertain your child teaching them a fun activity by making chocolate-covered peeps. Ingredients: 10 Marshmallow bunnies 10 Candy sticks ½ cup chocolate chips Candy sprinkles (optional) Instructions: Insert candy sticks into the bottom of each bunny. Set aside on a tray. Melt chocolate chips in a glass bowl in the  [...]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Healthy &#038; Fresh Homemade Popsicle Recipes</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yvonne Wonder]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 20:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Healthy a Fresh Homemade Popsicle Recipes]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Destination Sitters&#8217; School Snack Ideas</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yvonne Wonder]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2021 07:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[School Snack Ideas]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Lovebug Valentine Cookies</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yvonne Wonder]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2021 07:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lovebug Valentine Cookies Lovebug Valentine cookies is an easy, fun recipe to make with the kiddos this Valentine's Day! These ladybug cookies are a hit at home or for a classroom treat! Ingredients: 1 package of Double Stuff Oreos1 Bag of dark chocolate melting wafers1 Bag of red candy meltsParchment paperCookie sheetDouble boiler1 Package of  [...]]]></description>
		
		
		
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