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Come Out to the Lexus Pet Safety Event & Learn Pet Safety Tips with Haldeman Lexus & Sleepypod

This post is part of the Lexus Pet Safety Event Campaign sponsored by Lexus and A Girls Guide to Cars 

Lexus Pet Safety Event

Whenever we get in our vehicles for a trip to the store or an epic road trip, we make sure our seatbelts are on and are kids are strapped into their car seats but what about our furry friends. Do you know the ins and outs of vehicle safety when it comes to your pets? Pet Safety while their in our cars is an important and some states even have laws about! To help consumers learn more about pet safety, Lexus is offering Lexus Pet Safety Event events this fall are select dealerships to help drivers learn the ins and outs about traveling with your four legged friends. The first event Lexus Pet Safety Event is being held this Saturday, 10/13 at Haldeman Lexus with plenty of fun to be had plus a chance to check out the Lexus E3 up close. [Read more…] about Come Out to the Lexus Pet Safety Event & Learn Pet Safety Tips with Haldeman Lexus & Sleepypod

2018 Chevrolet Equinox Turbo Diesel – A Stylish Compact SUV

This post is in partnership with Chevrolet. All opinions are my own.

2018 Chevrolet Equinox

While it may officially be Spring, the weather here in New Jersey still hasn’t got the memo yet. Take for instance the day this gorgeous 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Turbo Diesel was dropped off. It was almost 60 degrees out and we promptly loaded the kids in this sharp look crossover and headed to the park to enjoy the gorgeous weather. It was short lived though. A few days later, snow and lots of it hit our area.  Almost a foot to be exact. It rare for me to get to test out these vehicles in both nice weather and snowy conditions so this was a bit of a treat.

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Everything You Need to Know About Disney’s Minnie Van Service

Everything You Need to Know About Disney’s Minnie Van Service NOW available at ALL Disney Resorts AND from MCO! #DisneySMMC #MinnieVans

Everything You Need to Know About Disney's Minnie Van Service

Even more exciting news coming out of Walt Disney World. Guests staying at any Walt Disney World Resort hotel can now use the Minnie Vans for travel TO and FROM the Orlando International Airport!!! I’m so excited about this and cannot wait to try it on my next trip!

GREAT NEWS!! As of today, June 1st, Disney’s Minnie Van Service through the Lyft App is available at ALL Disney Resorts! This is great news for guests staying on property while visiting Walt Disney World!! 

By now you’ve probably heard of, or at least seen photos of Disney’s Minnie Van Service. Launched late last year, the Minnie Vans are a fun way for guests to get around the Walt Disney World Resort in a jiffy. I knew going into our trip that I just had to take a ride in one of Disney’s Minnie Vans. I mean, it’s a car decked out like my girl Minnie, this girl had to go for a ride. So I bet you’re wondering, is it worth the hype? Is it worth the cost? Well, let me tell you all about it!

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5 Reasons to Love The 2017 Toyota Corolla

 

This post is in partnership with Toyota. 

Is it me or do the holidays seems to go by faster every year. Maybe it’s because I’m a year older or maybe it’s just as simple as there is so much on our calendars now that it just makes the time seem like it’s going faster. Either way, I feel like I blinked and it was over. If you’re following me on social media, you may have seen our holiday adventures in the 2017 Toyota Corolla. Whether it was a holiday light show or just finishing up holiday shopping, the Toyota Corolla was my side kick for a week and I put it to good use!  [Read more…] about 5 Reasons to Love The 2017 Toyota Corolla

Road Trip Diaries – National Harbor in the 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid

This post is in partnership with Toyota and our experience with the 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE.

Road trips are kind of our thing right now. We live in a great location here in New Jersey making so many spots on the East Coast all within driving distance to us. It makes it easy to hop in the car for a fun weekend getaway up and down the coast. Our latest adventure took us to the National Harbor for a stay at the Gaylord National Hotel during the opening weekend of ICE! But there’s so much more to the National Harbor that just had us begging to get out and explore. Lucky for us the weather was glorious and made it even more fun to spend time outside exploring the area. Anyone who frequently takes road trips will tell you the key to a successful road trip is the vehicle you’re driving in. For our little getaway, we were spoiled by the 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE. [Read more…] about Road Trip Diaries – National Harbor in the 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid

Road Trip Diaries – Hershey/Harrisburg in the 2017 Toyota Highlander

Road Trip Diaries - Hershey/Harrisburg in the 2017 Toyota Highlander

One of our favorite places to visit here on the East Coast is Hershey, PA. There’s Hersheypark, Hershey’s Chocolate Factory, ZooAmerica, Hershey’s Chocolate Factory (did I saw that already lol), I mean if the chocolate alone isn’t worth the ride, I don’t know what is. But honestly, there’s SO much more to do in the Hershey/Harrisburg area not just all the chocolate fun. Our latest road trip to the area showed us why Fall is the perfect time of year to visit and there’s no better vehicle for the ride than the 2017 Toyota Highlander. [Read more…] about Road Trip Diaries – Hershey/Harrisburg in the 2017 Toyota Highlander

  • Have you ever given a trip as a holiday gift? I’m big on gifting the kids experiences and trips over too many toys. One trip, they’re asking for (and who am I kidding. I’M ASKING FOR) is a trip to Disney! 🎄 Now Disney has made it even easier to gift the trip of a lifetime with GiveDisneyWorldMagic.com 🎄 You can gift a trip, park tickets, gift ideas and so much more. Check out my latest post (click the link in my bio) to learn more about it and enter an AMAZING DISNEY GIVEAWAY! 🎄 • • • • • • #disney #flurryoffun #verymerry #disneyhosted #disneyworld #disneygiveaway #disneygiveaways #givedisneyworldmagic #disneysmmc #anewdawnntravels #disneyworld #mickeymouse #mvmcp #disneylife #disneyphotography #travel #traveltuesday #wanderlust #wanderlusting #familytravel #traveldiaries #traveldiary #travelblogger #mytravelgram #mytripmyadventure #disneylife #disneygram #igdisney #disneyig #disneyside #disneymom
  • #ad I love to bake and create in the kitchen. Especially during the holidays. Growing up, I remember my mom and aunts always being in the kitchen whipping up something delicious at every party and family get together. Now it’s my turn. I’m the one in the kitchen whipping up delicious treats while my kids are running in to help or help sample the desserts. One treat I look forward to this time of year is a delicious glass of Coquito. If you’ve never had it or heard of it, it’s a Puerto Rican Coconut Nog. Think of it like an eggnog type drink without eggs and made with coconut and NESTLÉ® LA LECHERA® Sweetened Condensed Milk instead). It’s delicious but with the addition of rum, it’s not something the littles can enjoy. So I make it without the rum so everyone can enjoy it. But I also love to use La Lechera in other recipes, like these Spice Cupcakes with Coquito Whipped Cream. Y’all this is SO good! When I first made these, everyone devoured them in minutes. Now it’s one of my most requested holiday recipes! La Lechera is the perfect ingredient when I want to get creative in the kitchen and whip up special treats like this Coquito Whipped Cream. Truthfully, this time of year, I’m using the homemade Coquito Whipped Cream on everything! It’s amazing on a class of NESTLÉ® ABUELITA Hot Chocolate too! After a cold day, this might be my favorite way to warm up! All you need is 1 pint of heavy whipping cream, 1/2 cup of Coquito made with La Lechera Sweetened Condensed milk (grab the recipe on my blog) and 3/4 confectioners sugar. Chill your bowl in the fridge for 15-30 minutes before you start making your whipped cream. Once it’s chilled, add in whipping cream, Coquito and using the whipping attachment on your mixer, mix on high for 3-5 minutes. Once it starts to thicken, add in confectioners sugar and beat on high another 3-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Spoon whipped cream into a pipping bag and pipe on top of hot chocolate, cupcakes, use it to frost a cake or eat it right from a spoon! Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve! You can find everything you need, including the @lalecherausa right at your local @Walmart! • • • • • #baking #homemade #recipes
  • Who else looks forward to the annual Santa photos? For me, once we get our picture with Santa and experience HGTV’s #SantaHQ the holidays officially kick off! 🎅 Gone are the days of waiting in boring lines. Now you can book your appointment with Santa online at http://bit.ly/2yGawV8. When you arrive you an array of activities await at the HGTV Santa HQ including Elf Academy, the Naughty or Nice Meter and so much more! 🎅 My kids look forward to it every year! [ad] Learn more here: https://anewdawnn.com • • • • • • #santahq #hgtv #hgtvsantahq #santa #holiday #santaphotos #christmas #christmas2018 #holidaymemories #santaletter #picturewithsanta
  • How is your holiday shopping coming along? I’m (ad) almost done and I’m in love with these two gifts that just arrived from Amazon Handmade. I actually want to order a set for me now, they’re just so cute. This “Wanderlust” necklace and “Oh the places you’ll go” bracelet make the perfect gift for the travel lover on your shopping list. After the year I had, I’m definitely adding these two to my holiday wish list! * If you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone special on your list, the handcrafted and unique gifts from Amazon Handmade are a great choice. You can find a unique gift all while supporting small businesses at the same time. * Amazon Handmade brings you everything you love about Amazon including Prime 2-day shipping to the world of handmade gifts. * Through December 31st, Amazon will have certain items on promotions for Prime Members at. 20% off! Happy Shopping!! #AmazonHandmade #IC http://goic.io/qbz4dR • • • • • • #travelgifts #wanderlust #ohtheplacesyoullgo #wander #gifts #giftsforher #holidayshopping #christmasshopping #shopsmall #handmadejewelry #handmadegifts
  • After the warm weather the last few days, I wasn’t ready for this COLD!! At least I have my new @landsend jacket to keep me warm all winter long! 🎁 Not sure what to get that hard to shop for person on your holiday list? These jackets are the PERFECT gift! 🎁 • • • • • • #landsend #mylandsend #landsendpartner #landsendkids #landsendheritagetour #fashion #fallfashion #fallfashiontrends #fashionlookbook #winter #wintercoat #holidayshopping #christmasshopping #jacket #winterjacket #winterjackets
  • #ad After a busy day, there’s nothing I want more than to sit down to a relaxing dinner with the family. The reality is that I don’t always want to cook that meal. That’s why I make sure to stock my freezer full of @michel_angelos frozen meals from @Walmart. The premium, slow crafted authentic Italian meals are made with ingredients I can pronounce and find right in my own kitchen. The homemade taste means it’s a dinner my whole family will love and less time cooking in the kitchen means I can focus on creating memories with the ones who mean the most. The authentic Italian-style recipes and kitchen-crafted meals made with wholesome, simple ingredients specially selected and cooked to bring out their full flavor. Michael Angelo's doesn't make any compromises, and they don't use artificial preservatives, flavors or colors for full, vibrant, homemade tastes in every bite. These easy, family-favorite and single-serve meals are ready in minutes. They pair perfectly with a fresh salad and some homemade garlic bread. Grab a loaf of bread, some butter and fresh garlic. Spread onto bread and place under broiler for 3-5 minutes. Find these Michael Angelo's Meals in the freezer section of Walmart and take the stress out of dinner time so you can relax and enjoy the moments that matter most. #KitchenCraftedItalian
  • Have you ever stayed at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa? This was our first time staying here and OMG I’ve been missing out all these years. Not only was this resort stunning, but the food was superb, the location on Bay Lake makes it a great spot for fishing and it’s on the Monorail. I’ve been spoiled and I don’t know how I’ll stay anywhere else when visiting Disney now! • • • • • • #disneyhosted #WDWResorts #disneysmmc #verymerry #disneyholidays #grandfloridian #anewdawnntravels #disneydream #travel #wanderlust #wanderlusting #familytravel #traveldiaries #traveldiary #travelblogger #bahamas #mytravelgram #mytripmyadventure #disneylife #disneygram #igdisney #disneyig #disneysea #disneyside #disneymom
  • We’ve traveled to so many new and fabulous places this year but there’s just something about Disney that feels like home. I can’t think of a better place to wind down an amazing year of travel than our trip to @waltdisneyworld Disney at the holidays might just be my new favorite tradition. What’s your favorite time of year to visit Disney? • • • • • • #DisneyHolidays #VeryMerry #flurryoffun #disneyhosted #disneysmmc #anewdawnntravels #disneyworld #mickeymouse #mvmcp #disneylife #disneyphotography #travel #traveltuesday #wanderlust #wanderlusting #familytravel #traveldiaries #traveldiary #travelblogger #mytravelgram #mytripmyadventure #disneylife #disneygram #igdisney #disneyig #disneyside #disneymom