Lets see what three generations are saying about their recent visit to Boston's very own LEGOLAND Discovery Center!5 Things 5 year old Lily liked about Lego Discovery Center1. I liked the play house2. I liked the lasers3. Merlin's Ride4. Kingdom Quest5. Climbing structure5 things 6 year old Matthew liked about Lego Discovery Center1. Kingdom Quest ride2. Lego Boston and the building with the boats3. Making a car and racing it4. Play Structure5. … [Read more...]
Refund Season Road Tour Hits Kansas City
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of H&R Block. All opinions are 100% mine.You are probably aware it is tax time (insert big sigh, grumble or shouts for joy depending on your feelings about taxes). Personally I like tax season because it has always resulted in a refund for my family.H&R Block is the world's largest tax service provider boasting over 12,000 locations in all 50 states and U.S. territories. Last year H&R Block prepared over 24 million tax returns. … [Read more...]
10 Must Bring Items for Camping This Summer
Have you ever stopped to think of all of the “essentials” a family must bring camping with them? Camping is a ton of fun, but if you leave one important item at home, it could be detrimental to your camping trip. Check out these 10 must bring items for camping this summer.#1. Sleeping bag- Whatever you do, don’t forget the sleeping bag. If you’re not using it for warmth, you’ll need it for comfort to escape the hard ground.#2. Lights of all sorts- When you go tent camping, typically you … [Read more...]
Lego Ninjago Training Camp Review and Giveaway
We had the pleasure of heading back to Legoland Discovery Center in Boston. My children of course were beyond thrilled to be coming back. When I told them that we were going to see something new they were even more excited. The excitement continued as I mentioned The Lego Ninjago Training Camp! They were so excited to practice their ninja skills!When we arrived at the Lego Ninago Training Camp we waited our turn to head in to the lasers. There was a long laser maze where you challenged … [Read more...]
Introduction to Camping as a Family
Introduction to Camping as a FamilyHas your family wanted to camp for a while but you weren’t sure how to get started? Camping as a family is a very enriching activity that everyone will enjoy for many years to come. Now, let’s get started on the “how to” of camping as a family.Make a ListBefore you leave on a camping trip as a family, make a list. The last thing you want to do is have to turn around and head back home. Making a list helps you remember everything you need.Prep … [Read more...]
11 Tips for the First Time Cruiser
So you want to go on a cruise? Good choice! Cruising is my FAVORITE type of vacation. Though I've only been on 6 cruises (heading on my 7th in a few days!) I have learned a thing or two I'd love to share with you.If you want to be a little prepared, here are tips for the first time cruiser:1. Book with a sale. Cruise lines are almost always offering free room upgrades, onboard credit or discounted 3rd and 4th passengers. Wait for a sale and book when it comes.2. Don't get hit with … [Read more...]
Sponsored Video: Ireland Wishes You Happy St. Patrick’s Day
This video has been sponsored by Tourism Ireland, but the thoughts are my own.I love to travel! I have a bucket list of places I'd love to visit one day. My goal is to mark off one place each year to make my list more manageable and to give me things to look forward to on a yearly basis! It makes planning my family vacations pretty easy this way.A few years ago my sister in law visited several countries as part of a study abroad program. During that trip she spent some time in Ireland. … [Read more...]
10 Places to Go over February Break in Massachusetts!
Lets be honest- we all wish we were headed south for the rest of this winter. With 60+ inches of snow in the Boston area and more to come we are ready for a break- or to at least see grass again! So now that your kids have already been home for the majority of the week and are going to be off for yet another week- What can you do to get out and have some fun? Here are 10 of our favorite places to go, relax and have some fun! Click on the Name to read a review of this … [Read more...]
Review: Coco Key North Shore Boston
Ahhh after all this snow we have been getting in the Boston area, it was so wonderful to be able to spend the evening at Coco Key Water Park in Danvers, Ma. I suggest that if you have cabin fever (which I can't imagine you wouldn't) then you head to Coco Key Water Park. It is so much fun and there is so much to do and enjoy! From the moment we stepped through the doors my kids wanted to throw themselves in the water. They couldn't believe how warm it was (despite the snowfall outside). … [Read more...]
Review: New Bedford Whaling Museum
My 4 year old hasn't stopped telling people that he visited a whaling museum. He loved it! Since he was so thrilled I thought I would write this review from his eyes. So here it is: The 5 coolest things I saw at the New Bedford Whaling Museum- A 4 year old review (with a little help)! 1. Whale Skeletons- He kept telling the story of a mother whale who was pregnant washing ashore and inside her belly was her baby whale. The kids were able to stand on either side of a large room … [Read more...]
Create Hands On – North Dartmouth, MA
Our family made a wonderful stop in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Our purpose: to visit Create Hands On. I was intrigued by the unique idea behind create hands on. I knew it would be a place that my children would love but I also thought a lot about the ability Create Hands On would have in providing a more social outing for families. Instead of just seeing a movie together with limited communication families could create things together and talk about what they were doing or just talk about … [Read more...]
Awe Inspiring Lamanai Ruins – Belize
In October my family took a Caribbean cruise that made several stops to destinations I had yet to visit. My sister, being a former travel agent, knew the activities she wanted to do, so we all tagged along with her plans. I'm so glad we decided to go with her to visit the Lamanai Ruins in Belize.The Carnival ship we were on didn't offer this excursion because of its distance from Belize City, where it docked. Because of this, we set off on our own with a different tour company and hoped we'd … [Read more...]
All the Fun in LEGOLAND Discovery Center, Kansas City
One reason my kids love going to LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Kansas City is because the area of town it's in. A place called Crown Center that holds the Hallmark headquarters, shopping, restaurants, Sea Life and a lot more fun including LEGOLAND Discovery Center.We have been to LEGOLAND Discovery Center several times. There are a lot of different activities to do once you are inside. This attraction could take about 3-5 hours depending on how much your kids love legos. So without … [Read more...]
Top 5 Things to See at Sea Life KC (According to my Kids)
Recently we took our children to Sea Life Aquarium in Kansas City. Though we have been before, the kids were so excited to return! I asked them what their favorite parts of Sea Life were and here is their top 5 list!The play place at the end of the aquarium. Right before exiting Sea Life there is a play room with play equipment, a sand table and a few more fish tanks. They love playing in this room. The play equipment is suitable for kids a variety of ages so all three of my kids had a … [Read more...]
Adventure Awaits You at the Brevard Zoo – Melbourne, FL
I received complimentary admission as part of my Tuckaway Shores Resort trip. All opinions are completely my own.I am kind of a zoo connoisseur (or whatever someone who has been to a lot of zoo's would be called). Whenever my family goes on vacation we usually also visit the local zoo. We have been to many zoos around the US and the world even. Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, FL definitely holds up to the big zoos.While this zoo is on the small side, it has a lot of unique features going for … [Read more...]
