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Celebrate National Reading Month with These Tips to Encourage Reading

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Celebrate National Reading Month with These Tips to Encourage Reading

Happy National Reading Month y’all! Fostering a love of reading in my children is something very near and dear to me. When I was growing up, I LOVED to read. You could almost always find me with a book in hand pretending I was being transported away to another time and place. Reading helped form my imagination and took me to places I could only dream of. So naturally, reading is a top priority in our house and our homeschool. Since it’s National Reading Month, I can’t think of a better time to share my tips to encourage reading.
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Celebrate the Release of Dumbo & Enter to Win a Dumbo Prize Pack

Dumbo Giveaway

Only a few more short days until the release of Disney’s live action Dumbo Movie and I for one, can’t wait! To celebrate the release of the film, I shared a fun Dumbo Inspired Cupcake Recipe the other day and today I have a super fun Dumbo Giveaway for you! Dumbo is one of Disney’s most classic film, and now a live action version is coming to the big screen! To help celebrate this new Disney release, The Hopping Bloggers have come together to bring our readers a Dumbo prize pack worth over $90! [Read more…] about Celebrate the Release of Dumbo & Enter to Win a Dumbo Prize Pack

Dumbo Cupcakes Inspired by Disney’s Live Action Dumbo

Dumbo Cupcakes Inspired by Disney's Live Action Dumbo

Who else loved Dumbo growing up? This movie was one of the first Disney movies I even seen and It holds such a special place in my heart. So special in fact that with the new live action movies being released, I could help but share a fun recipe to commemorate the occasion! These Dumbo Cupcakes inspired by Disney’s live action Dumbo movie releasing on March 29th are the perfect way to celebrate. Plus they’re so easy to make for any movie night celebration or party you might be having.

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Disney Inspired Mickey Cinnamon Rolls

Bring a little Disney magic home with this simple to make Mickey Cinnamon Rolls Recipe!

Bring a little Disney magic home with this simple to make Mickey Cinnamon Rolls Recipe!

One of the best parts of a trip to Walt Disney World besides the rides, the characters and all the fun is the FOOD! Everywhere you turn at the parks and even at the hotels is all the wonderful food. We always treat ourselves to one of the world famous cinnamon rolls on our trip from the Main Street Bakery or Gaston’s Tavern. It’s just so delicious and it’s one treat that is always a must do. In between trips, I like to try to re-create some of our favorite recipes at home for us to enjoy until we can get back to all the magic. These Mickey Cinnamon Rolls are one of these recipes. They’re so simple to make and well, they’re shaped like Mickey Ears so they naturally taste great!   [Read more…] about Disney Inspired Mickey Cinnamon Rolls

5 Winter Getaways in the Northeast Worth the Trip

5 Winter Getaways in the Northeast Worth the Trip

What does your Winter Travel Bucket list look like?  For me, it would be hopping on a plane and traveling somewhere warm. My kids on the other hand, they love the snow and if I’m being completely honest, I don’t mind it that much either. Winter travel doesn’t have to be somewhere warm to be fun. In fact, these 5 Winter Getaways in the Northeast are the perfect spots to create family memories that will last a lifetime.

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Plan the Perfect Mermaid Inspired Movie Night with these The Little Mermaid Cupcakes

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Disney’s The Little Mermaid with these simple to make Mermaid Tail Cupcakes inspired by Ariel.

Little Mermaid Cupcakes

To celebrate of the 30th anniversary of Disney’s The Little Mermaid we had an fun movie night complete with Mermaid Tail cupcakes to celebrate everyone’s favorite mermaid, Ariel. The Little Mermaid is one of my favorite movies and I could not wait to add this title to my collection. The best part is just how simple this recipe is! These The Little Mermaid Cupcakes are perfect for your movie night!  [Read more…] about Plan the Perfect Mermaid Inspired Movie Night with these The Little Mermaid Cupcakes

  • ***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
  • Oh Friday......take me away. Who else is dreaming of a 🏝 tropical island getaway? • • • • • • #disneycruise #disneycruiseline #disneydreamcruise #disneydream #disneydreaming #nowmorethanever #disneysmc #disneyfamilia #disney #disneylife #takemeaway #familytravel #traveldiary
  • ***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