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Family Game Night

March 27, 2017 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

Family game night is one of those things we have done since our kids were old enough to roll the die. We have always set at least once a week for us to sit down together at the same table, eat dinner and do a family activity. Sometimes when life was hectic we would forget or not plan it and our kids would kindly remind us that we needed to do it. ...

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Wet n Wild Las Vegas Hours

May 30, 2015 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

wet n wild hours

Wet n Wild Las Vegas Hours Below is a chart for the 2018 Wet n Wild hours. Please note that hours may change without notice, especially if there is inclement weather. Haha - I know, when does Las Vegas have inclement weather! But, I have had to leave early due to a rainstorm that had lightening so it does happen. Also, below is an ...

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Companion Planting: Your Guide to a Friendly Garden

May 11, 2015 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

Companion Planting

Growing a garden is a wonderful past time and can also be how you feed your family. You can grow a garden out in the country and even in the middle of the city. To get the most out of your garden, it is helpful to know what grows well together. Companion planting is when you grow certain plants next to each other so that they benefit one another. ...

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Family History | Going Back to Our Roots

August 6, 2014 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

Family History

I love puzzles. As a child, teen, and even as adult you would find my nose in a book doing crossword puzzles, logic problems, and MENSA tests. Dolls were not for me as I like to solve problems and even to this day "I am known for solving problems." (For OTHER people!) When I was dating Bob and computers were starting to become popular (yes... THAT ...

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Copycat Juggle Bubble Recipe for Family Fun

April 30, 2014 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

Juggle Bubble Sure buying bubbles from the local dollar store is cheap and easy! But what if you could make a strong bubble solution similar to Juggle Bubble at home? We have an easy tutorial to show you how to make Juggle Bubbles with the kids. Juggle Bubble Ingredients Water - 1 Cup Glycerin - 1/2 Cup Dawn dishwashing ...

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Cards Against Humanity Cards | Perverse Family Fun

November 9, 2013 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

Crimes Against Humanity Cards

Cards Against Humanity Before you pick up the phone to call child services I will let you know my kids are adults. Why is this important? Because this game is so twisted that any family playing this with their family should be checked out by a professional. Okay, just kidding. My kids jumped around the house like they won the lottery when I ...

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My Sleeping Beauty is 1 in a Million

October 28, 2013 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

Kleine–Levin syndrome

I have always told my daughter that she is so pretty because she gets a lot of  "beauty sleep" and have jokingly called her Sleeping Beauty since she was a baby. Both my kids are amazing sleepers and have been since birth. Spencer was sleeping through the night at one month and taking 4 hour naps during the day. The doctor thought I was crazy ...

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Meet Karma – Walgreens Newest Medications for Pets Customer

April 22, 2012 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. #WalgreensRx #CollectiveBias Karma is our most recent fur baby, who we adopted 2 1/2 years ago. She is a 140 pound Tibetan Mastiff who was a puppy mill mom whose life ...

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Beating the Heat in Las Vegas

June 25, 2010 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

lunch at mt charleston

When Vegas gets hot, the Hillier’s head to Mt. Charleston – the temperature can be up to 20 degrees cooler! We live in the northwest so Mt. Charleston is about 30-45 minutes (depending on traffic and the weight of your foot). At the top you will find a great restaurant to stop and sit outside to enjoy your lunch.   ...

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