Disclosure: I received free tickets to visit the waterpark for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.My family and I have been to many waterparks. I kind of consider myself a waterpark snob because some waterparks are great for families and children, and others are just horrible. Whether it is how the rides are laid out, or what types of rides there are, it can really make or break a park for families.The Fallsview Indoor Waterpark is one of the … [Read more...]
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Starlight Theatre
Disclosure: I was given media passes for promotion purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.Last night I had the pleasure of returning to Starlight Theatre in Kansas City to enjoy Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Now, I am already a huge fan of this show. I own the VHS (that is what goes in a VCR, which they don't make or sell anymore, for all you young kids out there! lol) of the original Broadway cast doing the show. Donny Osmand is Joseph in the … [Read more...]
Room with a View – Sheraton on the Falls
Disclosure: I was provided a complimentary stay at the Sheraton on the Falls. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. Please read to the end of the post as I want to share ALL of my beautiful Niagara Falls pictures with you in a slide show.After our amazing time in Hershey, PA, we loaded up and headed to Niagara Falls. My husband had visited the falls when he was younger, but this was the first trip for the rest of us. I was very excited! I have always thought Niagara … [Read more...]
The Sweet Smells of Hershey Gardens
One of the many perks about staying at Hershey Lodge is that when you check in you get free tickets to visit Hershey Gardens. This is definitely a fun stop for the whole family and a great place to let your kids roam free.Hershey Gardens is a huge 23-acre botanical garden. There is a nice walking trail that guides you through all the different areas of the gardens. There are 11 themed gardens and The Children's Garden and The Butterfly House; there is something for everyone in … [Read more...]
Exploring Chocolate at the Hershey Story
The Hershey Story is a museum on Chocolate Avenue in downtown Hershey. There are 4 different areas: the interactive Museum Experience, the Chocolate Lab, Café Zooka and the Museum Shop.The Museum Experience is the entire second floor of the building and takes you through the history of Hershey - the man (Milton Hershey), the company and the town. The exhibits are really kid friendly; there are lots buttons to push and little window displays to look at. There is even one of the first Kiss … [Read more...]
Whitaker Center – Harrisburg, PA
Having been a child (not long ago-ahem), a teacher and now a parent there are not many museums or interactive exhibit centers that blow me away. Often they seem to all have the same general features with a few unique things here and there. Don't get me wrong I love a good Children's or Science Museum but had I not been able to visit the Whitaker Center I would have missed out on a fantastic opportunity. So here they are- the things that the Whitaker Center had that I wish I had … [Read more...]
Pride of the Susquehanna- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
My family was thrilled to take a ride on the Pride of the Susquehanna River Boat. We had a wonderful 45 minute afternoon ride. To say that the employees of the river boat were accommodating would be an understatement. They were friendly, patient and very understanding (we had issues with our tickets-totally the fault of my email and sometimes when there are little issues like this I am interested to see how people will react.) They didn't miss a beat when we had issues with our tickets- they … [Read more...]
The Sweetest Place to Play – HersheyPark
Disclosure: I was given free tickets for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.We have been to many theme parks over the course of the last 12 years of our marriage, not to mention all the theme parks we went to growing up with our own families. Each theme park seems to be set up basically the same way. A section for games, places for shows, some big roller coasters and a section for kiddie rides. The people behind the design of HersheyPark are … [Read more...]
MRS. POTATO HEAD’S SUMMER TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
‘TATER TRAVEL TIP #1: MAKE A LIST!Mr. Potato Head can be a klutz when it comes to packing, which is why Mrs. Potato Head loves to make a list of packing essentials for their vacation needs. It’s a good idea for the sweet potato to start planning her list weeks before the traveling ‘taters head off on their journey. By planning so far in advance, you are much less likely to miss off any travel necessities!With all of my vacations this summer I could definitely learn a thing or two from … [Read more...]
8 Fun Things to do at Hershey’s Chocolate World
Disclosure: I was provided tickets to experience some of the attractions at Hershey's Chocolate World. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.Down the road from the Hershey Lodge is Hershey's Chocolate World! Get excited because this place in amazing! When you walk in prepare to be amazed at the size of this place and all of the fun waiting for you! If you are looking for a fun free stop, there is a fun FREE ride in this place, as well as amazing paid things to do! So, … [Read more...]
Hershey Lodge – The Sweetest Place to Stay
I recently attended a blogging conference (iRetreat) in Hershey, PA. I decided since the location was so much fun that we would make this a big family vacation! Well hold on to your hat folks, because you are about to get a whirlwind series of blog posts all about this trip and the amazing things you can do while in Hershey, PA.First up on this virtual tour of Hershey is telling you all about Hershey Lodge. Now this is definitely not the cheapest option in Hershey, PA but it might very well … [Read more...]
The Fun Never Lacks at the Branson Tracks
Disclosure: I was invited on a trip to Branson through US Family Guide Blogger Network. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.We love going to the Branson Tracks, especially Track 3 with the Wild Woody track. The best thing about Track 3 (and the other tracks) is there are tracks for everyone in the family, Wild Woody is really fun for adults and for kids to ride along, plus there's Kiddie Go-Karts that even our 4 year son can drive all by himself. If racing go-karts is … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for a Road Trip
This post may contain affiliate links or sponsored information. All opinions are my own.I LOVE to travel, but I HATE to get there. I know the journey should be a fun part of the trip, but I prefer the destination. My family jokes that my motto is "We aren't on vacation until we get there." That is truly how I feel. I am probably the worst traveler in the car - not my kids. We have traveled quite a bit, but road trips are somewhat new to us. It has taken some forgotten essentials on past … [Read more...]
Grand Country Resort – Branson, MO
Disclosure: I was invited on a trip to Branson through the US Family Guide Blogger Network. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.Every time we have visited Branson, we have driven past the Grand Country Resort many times and I've always wanted to stay there. Just from driving by and looking at the resort you can tell there is so much to do! With lights galore screaming out the fun it is hard not to notice the Country Jamboree show, the buffet, fun spot with arcade … [Read more...]
Branson Titanic Attraction
Disclosure: I was invited on a trip to Branson with US Family Guides Blogger Network. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours May differ.Our family really loves the Branson Titanic attraction. This museum offers tons of information and artifacts about and from the ship. Don't think this is going to be one of those boring museum stops. The Branson Titanic attraction offers an interesting audio tour for adults and a separate one for children.On our previous visit to the Branson … [Read more...]
