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Tips for Planning Your Next Summer Vacation  

March 28, 2018 By Meredith 4 Comments

Looking to plan the perfect summer vacation? Done! Grab these smart, must-know trips and planning hacks and a fantastic family vacation is in the bag! Plus, make sure to check out the money-saving hacks to keep your trip budget-friendly!

While spring is just getting off the ground, the summer season will be here before you know it. Maybe you plan on taking a nice vacation with your family to get away from it all. If so, go ahead and stock up on useful tips now so you’re well-prepared when vacation time rolls around so […]

Filed Under: Organization, Summer, Vacations

5 Must-Know Tips to Tackle Disney in a Day

March 19, 2018 By Amy Waltermyer 2 Comments

Planning a super short visit to Disney? Here's to a genius travel planning win with this 5 tips to ace Disney in a day! Bonus? Scoop the 4th tip to total score a family vacation you won't forget!

Tackling Disney can be daunting to even the most seasoned travelers. But tackling Disney in a DAY? ONE DAY? 24 hours? That’s a whole new level of crazy! Whether you’ve been to Disney before or not, you’re probably aware that not only is Disney World BIG, but there are four separate parks (and two waterparks!). You could stay […]

Filed Under: Disney, Organization, Vacations, Young Kids

8 Smart Tips for Managing a Balanced, Healthy School Break

November 15, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

Working hard to keep your kids active and fit? Check these 8 smart ideas to keep your family fit, healthy and actively enjoying all that life holds, despite school breaks and life interruptions. I especially love tip #4!

****This post was sponsored by Boys & Girls Clubs of America as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central so I could share best tips for managing a healthy school break, and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.*** Raise your hand if you are already looking forward to the upcoming winter […]

Filed Under: Exercise, Fitness, Health, Holidays, Preschool, School, Vacations, Weight Loss

Falling into Autumn Fun at Tuckerton Seaport

August 18, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

Yay for Fall! All the Autmn Fun at Tuckerton Seaport is exactly the family-friendly fun you are looking for to create special memories! I can't wait for the 3rd weekend of October events!

***Thank you to Tuckerton Seaport for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on all the autumn fun at Tuckerton.*** Happy almost-fall, friends! I know, part of you is still yearning for the sweetness of summer. The rest of you? Beyond gleeful that the kids are hopping on that school bus and taking […]

Filed Under: Leaving the House, Vacations, Young Kids

10 Tips to Make the Most of an American Girl Visit

July 26, 2017 By Amy Waltermyer 2 Comments

There is nothing like an American Girl visit to make some special memories and enjoy a fun day with your little one! It can seem overwhelming to plan your trip, but nab these 10 smart tips and you'll find yourself with an easy day to remember! #7 is especially genius!

Visiting the American Girl store in New York City is a yearly tradition in our house. My mom and I started taking my daughter for her birthday when she turned five. The first year we went, I was totally overwhelmed! How would we get there? (I’m not a fan of city parking OR city driving!) What would we […]

Filed Under: Kid Birthday Parties, Toys, Vacations, Young Kids

The Easy Way to Find the Right Family Car

June 30, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

On the hunt for the RIGHT family car, but weary of the time and energy investment? Snag this cool trick to save a bunch of time AND money and snag the perfect vehicle for your crew!

***Thank you to cars. com for sponsoring this post so I could share you about this easy way to find the right family car.*** I’m not a huge fan of the new vehicle-buying process. Mostly this is due to our low car turnover rate: we run our rides into the ground before we trade up. […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Online Shopping, Saving Money, Vacations

10 Best Things to See and Do at Dutch Wonderland

June 27, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

A visit to Dutch Wonderland is the perfect family summer trip! This amusement park is soooo kid-friendly and full of fun and playtime! Read this list of the top 10 must-sees and must-dos then get ready for your own day in the Kingdom!

***Thank you to Dutch Wonderland for hosting my family and sponsoring this post so I could share the 10 best things to see and do at Dutch Wonderland with you in this post!*** One of our favorite parts of summer is visiting the super family-friendly Dutch Wonderland amusement park in Lancaster, PA. It’s such a […]

Filed Under: Saving Money, Summer, Vacations, Young Kids

Rockin’ New Attractions at Dorney Park Summer 2017

June 24, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

Dorney Park Summer 2017 is cooler than ever! Check out these hit new attractions and get your summertime family-friendly fun on! Plus, snag this bonus tip for extra fun!

***Thank you to Cedar Fair and Blog Meets Brand for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on the new attractions at Dorney Park Summer 2017**** You know what big fans of Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom we are around these parts. We’ll never pass up a chance to visit and celebrate the […]

Filed Under: Summer, Vacations

Help Your Child Learn to Swim with SwimWays

June 19, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

Help your child learn to swim this summer with these cool tips and this genius how-to! I love what we've learned with the process and my kids can't get enough of chilling in the pool this summer! Check it out and get your own family swim on!

***This post was sponsored by SwimWays as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central so I could share how to help your child learn to swim and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.*** We live outside and in our pool during the summer months, so it was very important our kiddos to […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Health, Summer, Toddler Playtime, Vacations, Young Kids

5 Reasons to Visit Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom This Summer

June 18, 2017 By Meredith Leave a Comment

This is the perfect summer day trip! Visit Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom for family-friendly fun you will long remember! Go make some special family memories at this cool amusement park! Plus, the 5 unique reasons this is the best place to spend the day!

***Thank you to Blog Meets Brand and Cedar Fair for sponsoring this post so I could share the reasons why you should visit Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom this summer!*** I’ve shared before the fun we’ve had at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, and remember how I mentioned my dad used to work there back when he was […]

Filed Under: Vacations, Young Kids

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