While my husband and I have traveled to different parts of the world during our childhood, our parents encouraged us to try new foods. The food that is local to South Carolina is distinctly different from what is available in New Jersey. Granted you can always grab a burger in both locations, but eating in … [Read more…]
As soon as you walk into Universal you feel as if you have entered a movie set. From the giant Transformer to a replica of Skull Island to the iconic entrance to Jurassic Park, it is breathtaking! Entering The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, however, brings on a new feeling of awe and wonder. Even … [Read more…]
When it comes to breakfast, my family is not always in agreement. While my children’s eyes may be fixated on waffles or something sweet, my husband is focused on a savory meal. I am Switzerland in this debate as sometimes an omelette would be perfect until I want french toast. Johnny D’s Waffles and Bakery, in … [Read more…]
There is a distinctive chill in the air when November approaches the Garden State yet Six Flags Great Adventure knows how to warm our spirits with Holiday in the Park. It is ingrained that when we think amusement parks we envision the warm months of summer, but Great Adventure has changed this thought process. Holiday in … [Read more…]
After the fast paced start of the school year slows down and fall begins to take hold with colder temperatures, we start to imagine where we can get away. With days off in November, we wanted to get out of the routine of our home state of New Jersey and have some fun all the … [Read more…]
Is it later gator or see you in a while crocodile? At Alligator Adventure it’s actually both. When we travel, I look for locations to visit that one, if not all of the family members, will enjoy. Ideally, it will offer an educational component or complement an interest one of us already possesses. Exploring Myrtle Beach there … [Read more…]
Fantastics beasts, owls, training dragons, fortune telling and magic! Those are all things you have read about in books, seen in the movies or experienced at major theme parks, but this November, enter into a wizarding world nearby in Philadelphia. That’s right, November 29-December 1, guests at the Academy of Natural Sciences will experience the … [Read more…]
The holidays are a great time to get away and escape your everyday life. Whether it is to visit family, continue with family traditions or make new memories, traveling is a fun way to experience the magic of the holidays. Here are some posts we have written with holiday travel in mind! If you like … [Read more…]
Updated for 2021! A corner of the North Pole at your local Bass Pro Shops! We believe in the tranquility and calm that comes with going outdoors. One store that has been encouraging families to get outside is Bass Pro Shops. As the holiday season approaches, they offer a family fun activity called Santa’s Wonderland … [Read more…]
As a child, my family loved going on vacations close to home as we really enjoyed what the East Coast had to offer. I have very fond memories from my childhood when my mom and dad took us to fun and unique places to explore. One place I remember quite well is Williamsburg, Virginia. I … [Read more…]