We’ve done it, mamas! We’ve survived the start of the school year. We’ve gotten into a routine. We’ve mastered the sports/homework/activities schedule. And now? We’re ready to shake it up and take a trip. You might be dreaming of a tropical vacation. Or planning your next family escape. Or starting to think about holiday travel (crazy, right? […]
Our Annual Dutch Wonderland Visit, a Summer Highlight!
***This is a sponsored post about our Dutch Wonderland visit.*** Oh hey! Anyone check the heat index? A bajillion times off the chart and no sign of relenting? No sweat! That only means it’s summer in these parts and more accurately, Dutch Wonderland-visiting season in our neck of the woods. The thing is, my kids LOVE […]
The Cheesecake Factory Menu Has It All!
Many of my working hours are spent hunched over a laptop nursing a cup of lukewarm coffee and whatever scrappy leftovers I piece together together for a meal. So when our family was invited to check out The Cheesecake Factory menu in exchange for an honest review, I jumped at the rare chance to change up the scenery […]
Tips for Surviving a Trip to Disney in the Summer
Tackling Disney with kiddos is no task for the faint of heart no matter when you are planning a trip. But tackling Disney in the summer with the heat and insane crowds is a whole new game. While I can’t control the heat for you (brace yourself–it WILL be really, really hot), and I can’t tell you that the […]
3 Ways to Stick to a Budget While on Vacation
Summer and vacation go together like winter and snow. Daydreaming of sunshine makes those long, dark winter days a bit more bearable. But no need to dream any more, summer is here! Your trips have likely been paid for and planned. You just have one task left–stick to a budget while on vacation. It’s so easy to […]
It’s All about the Kids at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom
***Disclosure: This post about kids at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom is sponsored by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company in conjunction with Blog Meets Brand, and I have been compensated for my participation. All opinions are my own.*** My family’s newest avid crush this summer is Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom. The fun events and special […]
10 Hacks for Surviving a Beach Trip with Kids
After months (that felt like YEARS) of cold, dreary weather, the sunshine and warm temps are here! Mother Nature seems to have gotten things a bit confused, as we appear to have gone directly from winter to summer, but hey, I’ll take it! So, now begins the tedious task of planning out summer trips and activities that will […]
A Day at The Crayola Experience!
My children have a very enthusiastic crush on The Crayola Experience, so when we were recently given tickets to visit in exchange for this honest post review, there was a lot of squeeing that went down in this house. Wa-hoo! They love going there, I love taking them, and it’s pretty easy to see why. Why is […]
First Time Fun at Dorney Park
As families go, we’re sold-out amusement park aficianados in general, but Dorney Park holds a very special place in our hearts. Years ago, my father had his first ever job collecting ride money at Dorney Park (yup, that was a thing!), and my sister and I have fond memories of visiting the water park there […]
Packing for a Ninja Convention
I am unarguably the worst packer in the world. Seriously, I win the title. When it comes to planning a trip, I rock. I can nail an agenda and a to-stash-in-carry-on list like a boss. I plot and scheme details of a vacation with such fervor, travel agents swoon with envy (this last part is entirely […]
