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…]
We LOVE train rides at Mommy University especially ones that invoke the spirit and wonder of the holidays. A holiday train ride offers a unique family experience that is perfect for kicking off the holiday season. This year, we are so excited to partner with the Tri-State Railway Historical Society to bring you information on … [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…]
The North Pole Relocates to Freehold The annual bucket list item in most households is dressing the children up in a special outfit to visit Santa Claus! At the Freehold Raceway Mall, families can visit the jolly old fellow in an immersive experience that will keep antsy toes engaged and having fun while they wait. … [Read more…]
Give the gift of cherished memories! It is easy to get wrapped up in the frenetic urge to buy the latest toy that is on everyone’s hot list this season so presents that are often times overlooked are the gifts of experiences. In September, everyone begins to predict what will be the IT toy that … [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 costumes and props used in this post were provided by Oriental Trading. Games were provided by Pressman Toys. My boys (and I) are HUGE Harry Potter fans. They love watching the movies and they were both Harry Potter one year for Halloween. My son even decorated his room with a Harry Potter theme! I … [Read more…]
Late November means crisp temperatures for my husband and children; however, for my parents, they are sporting flip flops a thousand miles away in Florida. As we approach Thanksgiving, I am always a little saddened that my snow bird parents are not here even though we strongly disagree on the side dishes that should be … [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…]