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3 Reasons to Give Cooking a Break & Enjoy Bonefish Grill’s Summer Menu

Thank you to Bonefish Grill for inviting us out to check out the new summer menu. 

Bonefish Grill Summer Menu

It’s no secret that I love Bonefish Grill. Whether we’re celebrating a special family milestone, a birthday or heck a night I just don’t feel like cooking, when it comes time to pick a place to eat at, my first response is usually Bonefish Grill. It’s that good y’all. With summer in full swing over here, I find myself having less and less time to cook. Wait a minute, let me be honest here. I find myself wanting to cook less and less. It’s not that I don’t have the time, it’s that I just don’t feel like it. So when my local Bonefish Grill in Marlton, New Jersey invited me out to see the new remodel and try out the Bonefish Grill summer menu, I said: “heck yeah, I’ll be right over!” [Read more…] about 3 Reasons to Give Cooking a Break & Enjoy Bonefish Grill’s Summer Menu

Race into Quaker Steak & Lube for Their New Blues & Rock Menu

Quaker Steak and Lube #BluesandRockMenu

A few months ago, we were driving in North Jersey and drove by this cool restaurant called Quaker Steak & Lube. From the outside, it looked like a auto garage. Somewhere you’d take your car to get worked on with several garage bays and some old fashioned gas pumps. Being the car lovers we are, my husband and I looked at each other and said at the same time “we need to eat here”. Fast forward to yesterday. We were invited out to check out this same restaurant and their new #BluesAndRockMenu. [Read more…] about Race into Quaker Steak & Lube for Their New Blues & Rock Menu

Eating Our Way Through Hershey, PA

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

Dining In Hershey, PA

One of my favorite things about our visit to Hershey, PA was all the delicious food we had a chance to try out.  It’s no secret I love trying out new places to eat and Hershey did not disappoint. I try to encourage myself to step out of my comfort zone to try something new or something I wouldn’t ordinarily try, each time we visit a new restaurant. This trip gave me plenty of opportunities to do just that. The food was amazing and there wasn’t one thing we didn’t love, the kids included. While there is no shortage of places to eat in the area, on this trip we dined at Trevi and Harvest at The Hotel Hershey and for lunch we headed over to Houlihan’s on our way to The Hershey Museum. [Read more…] about Eating Our Way Through Hershey, PA

Exploring Fall Tastes at Bonefish Grill

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We try to schedule a night out to eat at least once or twice a month. School, work and everything else seem to get in the way more often than not so it’s nice to be able to get out together with just my husband or together as a family. Since my husband and I both love seafood, it’s not uncommon for us visit Bonefish Grill on those nights out. I mean who can really resist their Bang Bang Shrimp? That seriously may be my favorite appetizer ever. Last week we were invited out toe our local Bonefish Grill in Marlton, New Jersey to taste some of their new menu items for October. [Read more…] about Exploring Fall Tastes at Bonefish Grill

A Taste of Bahama Breeze’s Reggae Fest Menu

Bahama Breeze Reggae Fest

We try to go out to eat at least once a month and when I say out to eat, I mean actually go to a restaurant and sit down for a meal. I’m not talking a quick trip through drive-thru but a more family friendly night out. We all take turns picking out our favorite restaurant or what type of food we’re in the mood for and we’ll plan a family date. One restaurant that constantly makes all of our lists is Bahama Breeze. There is something for everyone in my family on the menu and they’re always changing things up with seasonal menu offerings that can’t be missed. So when we were invited out to check out their latest  – Reggae Fest, I knew we had to go.  [Read more…] about A Taste of Bahama Breeze’s Reggae Fest Menu

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is a Must Do While in Baltimore

bubba-gumpWhile in Baltimore last week we had a chance to eat at some of the location restaurants that we don’t have here in New Jersey. When we were planning out our trip, I wanted to make sure we tried some new foods and restaurants while we were in the area. Since my husband and I love seafood, I knew one restaurant we just had to eat at was Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Yes, the Bubba Gump from the movie Forrest Gump. We’ve never eaten here before but I’ve heard great things about it and their menu so we were thrilled to be invited out to check out their menu and some of their delicious dinner options.   [Read more…] about Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is a Must Do While in Baltimore

  • 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