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Sailing Around NYC Aboard Classic Harbor Line

November 7, 2019 By admin

Since New York City is surrounded by water, one of my favorite family activities is sailing around NYC. We’ve cruised around Manhattan on everything from large Circle Line ships to an authentic 1930’s tugboat. For our most recent voyage, we climbed aboard a classic 1950’s yacht and enjoyed a scenic fall foliage cruise with Classic […]

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Mom’s Night Out with Momtrends and Parents

October 29, 2019 By admin

Mom's Night Out with Momtrends

Back-to-school season means back to stressful, busy days and exhausted nights. Add in a dozen tours of NYC middle schools with my tween daughter and my head is ready to explode! Lucky for me, Momtrends came to my rescue with a much needed influencer event full of friends, fun and food. The Momtrends annual Mom’s […]

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Boston with Kids: Top 10 Family Friendly Attractions

October 25, 2019 By admin

Boston is my home away from home and I never ever tire of traveling to Beantown.  I love that its an easy city to see by foot and that there are so many fun attractions for visitor of all ages. If you’re planning a trip to to New England, here are my Top 10 Things to do […]

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Five Cool Things to Check Out at NYC’s New American Girl Place

September 19, 2019 By admin

Five Cool Things to Check Out at NYC's New American Girl Place, tips for american girl cafe

NYC’s new American Girl Place, one of our favorite New York City hotspots has a glitzy new home in Rockefeller Center. The 40,000-square-foot flagship store is stunning and the location is perfectly central for locals and tourists. If you’ve got an American Girl doll fan at home, read on to learn about Five Cool Things to Check […]

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3 CommentsFiled Under: American Girl, American Girl Cafe, American Girl Salon, Beauty, Books, Dolls, Food and Drink, Great Gifts, Just for Fun, Just for Girls, Just for Kids, New York, New York City, Products I love, Shopping, Toys, Travel, United States, Where To Go Tagged With: American Girl, American Girl Cafe, American Girl Doll, American Girl Salon, dolls, Family Travel, girls, New York City, NYC with Kids, shopping in nyc, Where to NYC

Back-to-School Favorites for Trendy Tweens

August 12, 2019 By admin

This post is sponsored by Babbleboxx.com. As always, all opinions are my own. September is almost here and before I head off on one last vacation, I’m wrapping up all our back-to-school shopping. Today I’m sharing some favorite back-to-school favorites for trendy tweens with the help of Babblebox. Stylish Back-to-School Backpack Now that my daughter […]

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NYC With Kids: Take a Sail Around Lower Manhattan

August 9, 2019 By admin

Sail around Lower Manhattan aboard W.O. Decker, New York's last working tugboat.

Cruising around Manhattan is always a good idea but it’s extra fun on an authentic 1930’s tugboat! If you’re looking for a unique way to see New York City, try this one-of-a-kind sail around Lower Manhattan. Perfect for tweens and teens, a sail aboard W.O. Decker, New York’s last working tugboat offers stunning views of […]

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Top 10 Cool Things to do in Wildwood, New Jersey

July 31, 2019 By admin

Renting a surrey is a family friendly way to explore Wildwood, New Jersey. 10 Cool Things to do in Wildwood, New Jersey

Taking a trip to Wildwood, New Jersey is like going back to a care-free time way before frappuccinos and Splena were invented. I couldn’t get enough of the the old-school architecture and was thrilled to find an absence of chain stores and avocado toast at every turn. When I heard the Star Spangled Banner play on […]

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Summer Fun at Splish Splash Water Park, Long Island (and coupon)

July 11, 2019 By admin

The colorful Riptide Racer, Splish Splash, Long Island, Water park

We love kicking off summer at Splish Splash water park, Long Island and this year’s trip was as memorable as always. Splish Splash is located on Long Island’s East End, about 90-minutes from Manhattan making it a great day trip to escape the city heat. Read on for the scoop before you plan your summer […]

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Top 10 Tips for Visiting Morey’s Piers in Wildwood, New Jersey

June 20, 2019 By admin

Dress cool and comfortable for a day at Morey's Piers. Top 10 Tips for Visiting Morey’s Piers in Wildwood, New Jersey

A summer trip to Wildwood, New Jersey is a great retreat for families who love their beach trips with a side of adventure. If you’re headed to the Jersey Shore, you will definitely want to check out Morey’s Piers, three fun-filled piers offering amusement park rides and coasters, water park fun, boardwalk games, culinary treats and […]

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Top 10 Tips for Visiting Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri

June 5, 2019 By admin

Read on to find my Top 10 Tips for visiting Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri.

Thrilling roller coasters, 1880’s themed crafts, shows and concerts, festivals, family-friendly activities galore and delicious meals and treats await travelers of all ages at Silver Dollar City theme park in Branson, Missouri. I’ve been to a lot of theme parks but I was blown away by the wide range of activities and adventures offered up […]

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