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5 Reasons the Hilton Garden Inn Hershey is Perfect for Families

This post, 5 Reasons the Hilton Garden Inn Hershey is Perfect for Families, is in partnership with the Hershey Harrisburg Visitors Bureau. 

5 Reasons the Hilton Garden Inn Hershey is Perfect for Families

October is one of my favorite months of the year. I love the cooler temperatures, the changing leaves and everything about fall, especially Halloween. My kids have been asking to go back to Hersheypark and since we’ve never been during Halloween, I thought it was the perfect time for a last minute getaway. There’s no shortage of hotels in the Hershey Harrisburg area and for this trip, we enjoyed a stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Hershey. Traveling with a toddler and a teenager means I need to make sure our hotel rooms are big for all of us, are central to the area we’re visiting and bonus points for a pool and free breakfast. This hotel had all of that. Here are 5 Reasons the Hilton Garden Inn Hershey is Perfect for Families. [Read more…] about 5 Reasons the Hilton Garden Inn Hershey is Perfect for Families

5 Reasons the Pan American Hotel is Perfect for Families

Thank you to Morey’s Piers for hosting our family. 

5 Reasons the Pan American Hotel in Wildwood, NJ is Perfect for Families

One of the most important decisions I make when it comes to our trips is where to stay. There are so many deciding factors and while it may only be a place to stay on vacation, when you’re traveling with kids it really can make or break your trip. For us, the hotel room needs to meet a few certain criteria to know if it’ll work for our family. That’s why we loved our stay at the Pan American Hotel when we visited Morey’s Piers in Wildwood, New Jersey. [Read more…] about 5 Reasons the Pan American Hotel is Perfect for Families

Luxury Meets Family Fun at Bungalow Hotel in Long Branch

Bungalow Hotel

Having spent my entire life living here in New Jersey, it sometimes shocks me just how many cities in this state I haven’t been to yet. Well, I did visit Long Branch one other time many, many years ago and it was a quick visit. Actually, we were just driving through.  Last week we headed down to Long Branch as a family for a little rest and relaxation and it was just what we needed. Things have been a little hectic with my husband’s work schedule and my work and finishing up the kids’ school year so we were all ready for a little break. We got that and so much more in just a short little getaway and sometimes that’s all you need. We stayed at Bungalow Hotel and it’s prime location combined with plenty of family friendly fun and amazing accommodations makes it a must-do when visiting the Jersey Shore.  [Read more…] about Luxury Meets Family Fun at Bungalow Hotel in Long Branch

Everything You Need to Know When Staying at The Hershey Lodge

This post is in partnership with Hershey, PA. All opinions are my own. Thank you Hershey for hosting my family. Hershey Lodge

Whenever I start planning a trip one of the first things I look at is where we are going to stay. I’m traveling with a toddler and a tween so there are certain things I look for in a hotel to make sure it’s a comfortable stay. Some of the things I look for a the room size, amenities, are there restaurant options on site or do we have to drive for food. These are all important to make the most of our trip. When we decided to visit Hershey, PA for a little pre-holiday getaway I started researching all the different hotel options available to us. While there is no shortage of hotels in the area, staying at an official resort of Hersheypark was top on my list. Our pick for our first stay in Hershey was The Hershey Lodge and it was the perfect choice. [Read more…] about Everything You Need to Know When Staying at The Hershey Lodge

Celebrate Christmas on the Potomac with ICE! at the Gaylord National

Celebrate the Holidays with Gaylord National & ICE!

I love Christmas. Everything from decorating the tree to baking cookies just makes me so happy. Once Halloween passes, I eagerly start counting down the days until I can start decorating my house and put up the tree. I usually wait until the day after Thanksgiving before any Christmas decorations go up but I’ll be honest, I just don’t think one month (give or take) is enough time to enjoy all the pretty lights and decorations. I wanted to have my tree up earlier this year but when we were about to bring it down from the attic, I decided I wanted a real tree. Then this weekend I decided I didn’t want to wait any longer and brought out the artificial tree. I’ll try for a real one next year. Instead I’m just filling up our family time with holiday cheer and starting new family traditions. Last weekend we were invited out to experience ICE! at the Gaylord National Hotel for Christmas on the Potomac and it was the perfect way for us to kick off our holiday season. [Read more…] about Celebrate Christmas on the Potomac with ICE! at the Gaylord National

Stay, Play & Relax at The Inn at Pocono Manor

The Inn at Pocono Manor

Usually when we travel, I’m always on a mission to get as much in as we can. Over the years, that has led to vacations that were busy. We are always on the go, trying to squeeze in as much as we can in the few days we’re visiting an area. While it may be fun, it’s definitely not as relaxing as it should be. So when we were invited out to spend a few days at the Inn at Pocono Manor, I thought this would be the perfect time for us to take a little vacation and slow things down a bit. Honestly, the trip couldn’t have come at a better time and it was just what we needed to recharge. As soon as we pulled up to the Inn, nestled in the beautiful Pocono Mountains, I couldn’t wait to started creating some new family memories.

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  • ***GIVEAWAY*** Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not. -Dr. Suess * #ad Have you ever had a trip that’s changed your life for the better? For me, that was my cruise to #Alaska last year. Ever since that trip, I’ve made it a priority to cut back on our plastic consumption. Seeing animals that are threatened by the amount of plastic in our oceans made me want to do my part each and every day to help protect them. * That quote inspired me to do my part and we’ve cut out plastic bags, straws, shopping bags and even water bottles thanks to the addition of a @PrimoWater Dispenser in our home. I shared a whole list of EASY ways you can cut back on the amount of plastic your family consumes in my latest blog post (just click the link in my profile to check it out) * I’m even giving away a Primo Water Dispenser to celebrate #EarthDay! Entering is easy. Just - Follow @primowater and @anewdawnn - Tag a friend or 3 (one per comment) who would love to win - Leave a comment and tell me WHY you want to win That’s it! I’ll pick a winner on 4/30! Good luck! OFFICIAL RULES: Giveaway ends on 4/30 at 11:59 pm EST. Winner will be picked at random (account will be verified for rule following and must be public). Winner must respond to DM within 24 hours to claim prize. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 18+ years old, are a resident of the United States, release Instagram of responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. • • • • • • #earthday2019 #primowater #earthdayeveryday #drinkmorewater #giveaway #giveaways #giveawaytime #giveawaycontest #contest #entertowin #waterdispenser #reuseable #recycle
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  • ***GIVEAWAY POST **** Now that the weather is finally warming up all we want to do is be outside exploring! #ad The kids are really into hiking right now and one of our favorite things to do is explore some of the great parks we have right here in New Jersey. So we’re heading out exploring the #GardenState with our @mifold. This compact and portable booster seat for kids ages 4 and up, is perfect for traveling on road trips or even by air! When not in use, the #mifold is small enough to fit right in your purse or backpack • mifold is meant for kids ages 4 and up who weigh 40 lbs and are 40 inches tall. You can find mifold on Amazon and in-store at @Target and @Walmart. • mifold has a fun contest going on right now! Post a photo showing where you would go with your mifold and use the hashtag #mifoldgotmehere and you could win a gift card to put towards your next adventure! Visit www.mifold.com/contest to learn more. • Want to try a mifold on your next adventure? Well you’re in luck! I’m giving one away to a lucky fan! To enter just follow these steps: 1. Follow @mifold and @anewdawnn 2. Leave a comment telling me where you would go on an adventure with mifold 3. Tag 3 friends (one per comment) who would love to win one That’s it! I’ll pick a winner on 4/30! Good luck! OFFICIAL RULES: Giveaway ends on 4/30 at 11:59 pm EST. Winner will be picked at random (account will be verified for rule following and must be public). Winner must respond to DM within 24 hours to claim prize. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 18+ years old, are a resident of the United States, release Instagram of responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. Prize shipment sole responsibility of brand.
  • Spending a little more on high quality, every day essentials is something I can totally get behind. Especially for necessities like bath tissue. @KhiLuxury bath tissue has a cloth-like softness, is practically lint free and feels so luxurious compared to other brands. But my favorite part? The 100% plastic free packing. We’re drastically cutting back on the amount of plastic that we use and consume and this is just another way to continue that lifestyle. Plus the cute box coordinates with my new bathroom and looks perfect displayed right on my latest DIY project, these. bathroom shelves! #khiluxury #ad • • • • • • bathroomgoals #bathroomremodel #bathroommakeover #bathroomdecor #bathroomdesign #luxury #bathtissue #DIY #DIYShelves #industrialpipedecor #industrialpipeshelves #industrialpipe #njblogger #nj #powderroom #halfbath #powderroomdesign #plasticfree #diyprojects
  • Spring Break is finally here and believe it or not it kinda snuck up on me. #ad While we may be staying home this year we’re still out enjoying lots of local fun like visiting @chuckecheeses! • With the All You Can Play deal we can literally play ALL day for only $10! Combine that with the More Cheese Rewards program and you’re left for good old fashioned fun that won’t break the bank! • Learn more in my latest post on the blog. Just click the link in my profile to check it out! • • • • • #chuckecheese #springbreak #springbreakfun #letthembelittle #funthingstodo
  • Have you ever been to a theme park full of construction vehicles? At @diggerlandusa, the New Jersey Construction Adventure Park you can! • This picture pretty much sums up any ride experience we all do. I’m holding on for dear life screaming from fear, Evie having the time of her life and Ryan with a look of “I’m not impressed” 😂😂 • Seriously though it was so much fun and the kids really did have a blast! This was just out 6th time riding it in a row!! • Check out www.diggerlandusa.com for tickets and info on a whole slew of fun activities for April! • #ad #diggerlandusa #diggerland #newjersey #visitnj #funthingstodo #nj #berlinnj #themeparks
  • Do you have any big plans for Spring Break? It’s almost here for us and has me thinking back to our epic cruise to #Alaska with @disneycruiseline. It was such an amazing cruise and one that we will totally be doing again one day! • It also had me thinking about all the Spring Break fun to come for my family and so many others! • I’m sharing my latest post on the Life 360 blog - A Parent’s Guide To Spring Break Survival and I hope you check it out! Just click the link in my profile to read it! • • • • • #life360 #ad #travel #familytravel #springbreak #alaska #disneycruise #disneycruiseline #nowmorethanever #cruiselife #donaldduck
  • Last week I loaded the kids in the car for a trip to iFly in King of Prussia to try out the indoor skydiving experience! SCROLL THROUGH TO SEE ALL THE PICS! • It was our first time here and we LOVED it! We can’t wait to go back! We all took turns, even Evie! • The entire iFLY experience lasts about an hour and a half to two hours and is equivalent to 1.5 skydives! • There’s even a virtual reality experience based on How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. For this one, you wear a virtual reality helmet and fly with your favorite dragons right from the movie. • Overall it was an AMAZING experience and I can’t wait to do it again! • Have you been indoor skydiving at iFLY before? • • • • • #ad #ifly #iflyindoorskydiving #skydiving #skydive #kop #kingofprussia #familyfun #virtualreality