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Hollywood Studios Flurry of Fun – Jingle Bell Jingle BAM Dessert Party

Experience even more holiday magic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this year during Flurry of Fun and the Jingle Bell Jingle BAM Dessert Party!

Jingle Bell Jingle BAM! Dessert Party

If there’s one thing I look forward to at Walt Disney World besides the rides and the food is THE DESSERTS. There is never a shortage of delicious treats wherever you are in Disney. So when I found out Disney was giving us the experience of the Jingle Bell Jingle BAM Dessert Party, I was pretty excited. I was looking forward to the entire Flurry of Fun experience and the Jingle Bell Jingle BAM Dessert Party was icing on the cake!  [Read more…] about Hollywood Studios Flurry of Fun – Jingle Bell Jingle BAM Dessert Party

Our Disney Alaska Cruise: A 7 Day Adventure Through Alaska onboard the Disney Wonder

Plan the perfect Disney Alaska Cruise with this travel guide.

Disney Cruise Line Alaska Cruise: A 7 Day Adventure Through Alaska

If an Alaskan Cruise is something that’s been on your travel bucket list, look no further than Disney Cruise Line for the perfect trip.  Our 7 day adventure onboard the Disney Wonder to Alaska’s Inner Passage, was undeniably the trip of a lifetime. Onboard a wide range of activities for the whole family, swimming pools along with the famous Aquaduck, amazing dining and some incredible ports of call await for the trip you’ll never forget. This comprehensive guide will tell you everything you need to know about taking a Disney Alaska Cruise with tips, tricks to help you plan your own Alaskan adventure.

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Traveling with a Newly Potty Trained Toddler

Traveling with a Newly Potty Trained Toddler

When it comes to potty training, I thought the second time around would be a breeze. When I potty trained my son, it was simple. Based on the recommendation of a friend, I tried that 3-day method and it was so simple! He potty trained just like that and we never looked back. Thinking potty training number 2 would be easy was my first mistake. I thought I’d breeze through it a second time with the 3-day method and bam! No more diapers. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Potty training a headstrong toddler was something I wasn’t prepared for. At all. Once we finally had it down, it was  time to travel with this new found freedom. That was something else I needed to prepare myself for. [Read more…] about Traveling with a Newly Potty Trained Toddler

How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in Nags Head, NC

Whether you’re looking for beautiful beaches, adventure or just a quick getaway, Learn How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in Nags Head, NC.

Ocean in Nags Head, NC

The Outer Banks, or OBX for short, is a 130-mile long stretch of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina. These barrier islands are made up of many quaint seaside towns, fishing villages, beautiful beaches and plenty of family friendly activities all year long. The summer months are their peak season but off-peak is just as magical a time to visit. The island is full of beautiful places to stay like the town of Nags Head Nags Head, NC is full of activities for beach loving vacationers to fishing fanatics. Here are some places to make the best of your visit and spend the perfect weekend in Nags Head, NC.  [Read more…] about How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in Nags Head, NC

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

Road Trip Diaries- Washington D.C. in the 2018 Mazda3 Grand Touring

Thank you to Mazda for loaning us the 2018 Mazda3 Grand Touring for our trip to Washington, D.C.

Road Trip Diaries- Washington D.C. Edition

One of my favorite things to do is travel with my children. We’re getting pretty good at traveling with two kids in tow and we’ve made it a priority to try and get away at least once a month. Somewhere fun. Somewhere we can learn new things. Somewhere we can just be together. Our latest adventure took us on a road trip to Washington, D.C. Despite living only a few hours away, it was my first time visiting the city since I was in elementary school and a first for the rest of my family. Now there is no shortage of things to do in the city and while I wanted to see and do everything, realistically that wasn’t going to happen. Instead, we all sat down and I asked everyone what were some of the things they really wanted to do on this trip. We all gave our choices and I’m sharing some fun ideas for your next trip to Washington D.C. [Read more…] about Road Trip Diaries- Washington D.C. in the 2018 Mazda3 Grand Touring

  • You know what’s better than twinning with your daughter? #Twinning in matching dresses she designed! To celebrate the 70th anniversary of Disney’s animated classic Cinderella, we partnered with Disney and Evie created her own Cinderella dress and a matching one for me with @picturethisclothing She picked the colors, the designs and colored the dress all by herself! It’s officially my favorite dress EVER! Cinderella waltzes into the highly celebrated Walt Disney Signature Collection on Blu-Ray and DVD June 25 and on Movies Anywhere TODAY! #CinderellaBluray #Picturethisclothing #Cinderella (ad) #disney #DisneySMC #disneyStyle • #disneysmc #disneysmmc #disney #disneyig #disneyigers #igdisney #disneyfamilia #anewdawnnxdisney #disneybound #disneybounding #disneyworld #disneylife #igdisney #disneymerch #disneyphotography #disneyfashion #disneyinsta
  • What are some of you summer essentials that you won’t leave home without? For me, I need a cute summer bag like this one. Something to hold everyday essentials but roomy enough to hold a towel for an impromptu trip to the beach. My favorite sunnies, a good sunblock, my travel journal and my newest obsession Skullcandy Push Ear Buds. I don’t know why it took my so long to get a pair of wireless ear buds but now I can’t live without them! Perfect for listening to music on my hikes or a day at the 🏝, these babies are a purse essential! Forget what you thought you knew about how Truly Wireless earbuds should look and feel. Push™ is changing the game with bold color (hello mermaid coloring), a sleek fit, and music you can feel -- so you can live your life without limitations. Listen to up to 12 hours of music on a single charge with these SkullCandy Push True wireless earbuds. Bluetooth connectivity offers freedom from wires, while single-button volume, track and call control provides convenience. The Secure FitFin gel ear tips help these SkullCandy Push True wireless earbuds fit comfortably, and the water-resistant design withstands exercise and outdoor use! Check them out at @bestbuy https://bby.me/nkch6 • • • • • • @skullcandy #feelskullcandy #wirelessearbuds #earbuds #summertime #summermusthaves #summeressentials #travelessentials #travelmusthaves #travelholic #whatsinmybag
  • 🍋ad🍋 This summer we’re doing things a little different. We’re unplugging from those video games and making it our goal to spent more time together face to face. This might be one of my favorite partnerships yet! I’ve partnered with @evite to share some fun and EASY DIY projects to get your kids outside and having F-U-N! Visit anewdawnn.com or click the link in my profile to check them out like this DIY lemonade 🍋 stand kit. While you’re there, you won’t want to miss Evite’s Take Back Summer Campaign! You could win $2,500 for an epic family getaway where you can all spend more time together face-to-face!! But you have to enter first! So tell me, where would you go if you win!?! Good luck!! • • • • • #LifesBetterTogether #Evite #travel #familyadventures #familytravelers #kidswhotravel #wanderwithme #wanderaway #contest #entertowin #unpluggedchildhood #unpluggedvacation #unplug
  • Have you ever planted a garden in your yard? (Ad) I have several container gardens around my deck that the kids helped me plant. We filled them with plenty of herbs and vegetables. I love that they’re small and easy for me to manage. I just love having fresh veggies to make my own homemade, organic salsa all summer long. What I don’t like is when the bugs start attacking my garden. So I started using @maggiesfarmproducts 3-in-1 Garden Spray to keep the bugs at bay. I love this line of green bug sprays because not only are they safe to use around my kids and the cats, but they’re great for the environment too. They don’t leave any harmful residues on the ground and they WORK! You can find Maggie’s Farm in the lawn/garden section at Walmart! What do you like to grow in your garden? #MaggiesFarm #MaggiesFarmEffective #Garden #Gardening #ContainerGarden #SalsaGarden #OrganicGardening #walmart
  • (Ad) There’s nothing better on a hot day than a delicious homemade smoothie pop! These organic Orange Smoothie Pops are the perfect recipe for when you’re craving something sweet or the kids just want a yummy snack. You can even enjoy this right from the blender as a delicious smoothie to start your day. You’ll only need FIVE organic ingredients that you can get at Walmart: @horizonorganic Milk, oranges, bananas, vanilla yogurt, vanilla and honey (if you want some extra sweetness.) I use Horizon Organic Milk because it’s non-GMO and their cows are not given antibiotics or growth hormones, so it’s a milk you’ll feel good about drinking! To make these smoothie pops combine 1 ½ cups of Horizon Organic milk, 1 container of vanilla greek yogurt, 1 banana, 5 oranges (peeled) and 1 tsp of vanilla. If drinking as a smoothie add some ice to make it thick. If making smoothie pops, blend until smooth. Pour into ice pop mold and freeze until done That’s it! In no time at all, you’ll be enjoying these delicious Orange Smoothie Pops! Have you had smoothie pops before? https://ibotta.com/rebates?q=Horizon%20Organic #l #iHeartHorizon #Walmart #Smoothie #SmoothieRecipe #SmoothiePops #dessertrecipe #smoothies #orangesmoothie
  • Who else hasn’t been the best about keeping up with their health or making themselves a priority? (#ad) I know this is an area I struggle with all the time. That’s why I’m carving out time for me each day. Time to relax, manage my stress levels, and make sure I’m feeling like my best and healthiest self. I’m so excited to share that I’ve partnered with @ChangetheCycle to encourage women to do the same, especially when it comes to their menstrual health. Head to the link in my bio to learn more about below-the-belt health conditions that affect women. #ChangetheCycle • • • • • #healthylifestyle #healthylife #womenshealth #momlife
  • #AD Do you unplug when you travel together as a family? One thing I’m working on this year is being more in the moment when we go on vacation together. I find myself always on my phone trying to get the perfect shot or making sure that I don’t miss an important email, that I miss important moments right in front of me. I partnered with @alamorentacar to share some simple ways to enjoy an unplugged vacation and I’m sharing their Unplugged Family Vacation Toolkit to help you make the most of family time on your next vacation. Click the link in my profile or stories to check it out! What are some of your favorite ways to unplug when traveling? #MyAlamoAdventure #travel #familytravel #familyadventures #unpluggedchildhood #unpluggedvacation #wildandfree #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #childhoodunplugged
  • My friends @take_me_fishing are traveling across the U.S to bring free fishing and fun to new people! Off the Hook, a FREE mobile pop-up fishing experience is coming to #NYC THIS WEEKEND! Stop by at #Pier84 at #HudsonRiverPark with your family! Friday from 2 pm to 8 pm| Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 6 pm. Check TakeMeFishing.org/OffTheHook for other locations and #GetYourFishOn Click the link in my bio to learn more! • • • • • #ad #fishing #takemefishing #firstcatch #fishing🎣 #nyc #nj #takemefishing #fishinggirls #fishing #fishing🐟 #firstcatch #fishing🎣 #fishingbuddy #fishingpole #fishingaddict #fishinglife #fishinglifestyle #girlswhofish #kidscanfish #makingwaves #getyourfishon #teenswhofish #vamosapescar #thingstodoinnyc #familyfunday #familyfun #roadtrip #pierfishing #outdoors #outdooradventure #outdooradventures