The time has come, friends. My 9-year-old is asking for a pet that can be his and his alone. Not just any pet though, a gecko. I should have seen this coming as he has been so responsible with his beta fish, feeds and cleans up after the dogs, and always does his chores. My […]
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Thank you to Shinesty for sending my family fab holiday wear so I can share this post with you. All opinions are 100% my own.The holidays are chock-full of fun occasions to dress up (or down!) in stylish holiday wear. A few years ago, my family fell for the Shinesty site, which makes it so easy to bring your A-game for whatever the season holds. I love this one-stop Christmas clothing shop--such a huge line of very fun finds for the whole family! Read on for the scoop on all the times you'll be loving having your Shinesty duds this ...
Ultimate How-To Guide to Visiting Hersheypark
Thank you to Hersheypark for sponsoring via Sweetest Families, so we can share this guide for visiting Hersheypark with you, all opinions being 100% our own! When I say Hersheypark is in my blood, it's not much of an exaggeration! I first visited Hersheypark as an infant. My grandparents moved often, yet they always lived and raised my father in the close vicinity of Hershey, PA. My dad then met and married my mom nearby (Elizabethtown College, anyone?) and settled there. Many of my early adventures were my parents taking me to visit Hersheypark. As my sister and I aged, ...
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