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Need-to-know Scoop for the Hersheypark 2021 Season

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Thanks to Hersheypark for sponsoring this post so I can give you the scoop on everything you need to know for the Hersheypark 2021 season! All opinions are 100% my own. It’s officially April, friends! Wa-hoo! We’ve made it through the winter and it’s time to celebrate with outdoor fun and sunshine–and there’s no better […]

10 Family-Fun Activities at Hershey’s Chocolate World Christmas

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Thank you to Hershey’s Chocolate World for hosting us so I could share this scoop on Chocolate World Christmas with you! All opinions are 100% my own. We are HUGE Hershey fans, and one of the most magical times to visit is Christmastime! And there is no year when Christmas cheer is more needed than […]

10 Family Outdoor Adventures Awaiting at Silver Birches Resort

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Thank you so much to Silver Birches for hosting my family so I could fill you in on these 10 family outdoor adventures awaiting you at their resort! Hawley, PA is a very cool place. My husband and I visited a couple of years ago (sans the kids! wa-hoo!) and stayed at the gorgeous Settler’s […]

Hersheypark Season Pass Options

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Thank you to Hersheypark for sponsoring this post so I could fill you on the Hersheypark season pass options that are the perfect fit for your family! Friends! These days are long and hard, I know. One bright truth is that they will pass. I promise, they will. It feeds me to look forward to […]

January Weekend Fun at ZooAmerica

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Thank you to Hershey, PA for sponsoring this post so I can give you the scoop on weekend fun at ZooAmerica! Looking for something to do these January weekends? Grab the kids and head out to ZooAmerica at Hersheypark. During the next two weekends, kids ages 8 and under get FREE on Saturdays and Sundays […]

5 Smart Tips to Visit the Hershey Story

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Thank you to Hershey, PA for welcoming my family to visit The Hershey Story and sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on these smart tips for visiting! I’ve shared before how much Hershey, PA has been part of my childhood, early adulthood and family life. I can still remember my grandparents telling […]

Calling All Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty Fans to Puttyworld!

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Thank you to Crazy Aaron’s for sponsoring this post and welcoming my family to their 1-year anniversary celebration so I could share the magic of Thinking Putty and Puttyworld with you! A few years ago, my family was introduced to Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty as a fidget to my super-sensory son’s needs. It was brilliant. […]

Hotel Hershey vs. Hershey Lodge: Where to Stay?

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Thank you to The Hershey Hotel for sponsoring this post so I can share this scoop on the Hotel Hershey vs. Hershey Lodge in helping to sort where your family should stay on their next getaway! Hands down, one of the coolest perks of my job is the opportunity to check out Hershey properties as […]

10 Smart Tips for Visiting Dorney Park with Elementary-Aged Kids

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Thank you to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom for hosting my family so I could share these smart tips for visiting Dorney Park with elementary-aged kids. All opinions are 100% my own. I have before shared the special connection my family has with Dorney Park (read the story about my dad HERE!), and this was […]

Inside Scoop on Hersheypark’s New Reese’s Cupfusion Ride and Ticket Giveaway!

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Thank you to Hersheypark for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on their super-cool new, interactive gaming ride, Reese’s Cupfusion AND giveaway a 4-pack of tickets to the park! All opinions are entirely my own. It’s no secret we are HUGE Hersheypark fans around here! I was raised with season park passes […]