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What to Pack for an Amusement Park Visit with Little Kids

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Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #SummerIsForSavings #CollectiveBias #WFM1   I've always loved amusement parks and now that we have the boys, it's a whole new kind of love. We visit several amusement parks throughout the year, with most of our trips being over the summer. We have quite a bit of experience visiting amusement parks with our little kids, so I wanted to share … [Read more...]

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Hersheypark with Little Kids

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I have fond memories of visiting Hersheypark when I was younger, so I was super excited to take the boys when we were in the Hershey area a couple of weeks ago. Of course, Hersheypark is great for the big kids, teens, and adults that love all those crazy rollercoasters, but that's not exactly in the plans when you take the little kids. I want to share some things about our trip with our little ones (Charlie was almost 5 and Owen is 2.5) and give you some tips to make your Hersheypark … [Read more...]

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4 Reasons You Need a Family Vacation Even If You Think You Can’t Afford It

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Have you been putting off looking for the right family vacation to book? You might have decided not to go on a vacation because you think that you cannot afford it. Even if you are working with a much tighter budget than you have had in the past, you can still go on a vacation with your loved ones, have a fantastic time, and make some of the best memories. It is not all about spending money, but it is about finding good deals and enjoying different experiences perfect for people of all … [Read more...]

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What if it Rains at Dutch Wonderland?

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We received complimentary tickets for our Dutch Wonderland visit.  We love visiting Dutch Wonderland because it really is the perfect amusement park for the little kids. We started taking the boys when they were each right around a year old and it's always a favorite for us. Located in Lancaster, PA, it's also the closest amusement park to our house. My sister's family was up visiting from Kentucky and we were excited to make this a big family trip with both of our families and my … [Read more...]

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Plus-Size Bikinis to Buy Today

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After having two kids via c-section, an extra abdominal surgery, and being a consistent size 16, I never thought I'd wear another bikini. I spent the last several years in tankinis. If you've worn a tankini, you know how annoying it can be when you hop in the pool (or ocean) and the tankini top flies up to your chest. I wanted at least one new swimsuit to take to Jamaica and didn't love any of my current ones stashed away in my bedroom. My stomach (see c-sections above) is my biggest … [Read more...]

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Celebrate the Holidays in Pittsburgh with Kids

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Our trip (travel, lodging, food, activities) to Pittsburgh was covered by Visit Pittsburgh. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Until a couple of weeks ago, I had never been to Pittsburgh, PA. Let me tell you, going over the holidays was the perfect way to explore Pittsburgh for the first time! We're not big on pulling kids out of school, so we decided to leave Charlie at home with Dad. My mom hasn't been on a trip with us before and a KidsBURGH® holiday adventure is a … [Read more...]

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Sick Just Got Real: Survive Summer Travel

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This is a sponsored post with Pfizer Consumer Healthcare. All opinions are my own.  As a kid, there’s nothing more exciting than being out of school for the year and enjoying the summer time. As a parent, you want to make sure your kids stay healthy throughout the summer months. There's something about traveling that always brings out the sickness, right? We always think about getting sick during the school year, passing it around school and bringing it home. The thing is though, germs … [Read more...]

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75 Things To Do With Your Child This Summer

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Looking for ways to stay busy this summer with your kiddos, and create awesome memories? Below I have compiled a list of 75 things to do with your child this summer. These are great ways to keep your children entertained, and have a blast doing it! Make this summer a year to remember! The most important thing in life is having fun and creating memories. Summer time truly flies by, so get out and enjoy that beautiful sun with your kids. With this huge list of things to do this summer … [Read more...]

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