I am a Hershey Resorts and Entertainment #SweetestMoms Ambassador. Hersheypark in the Dark, a Hersheypark Halloween event, opens October 19th! It’s time for some sweet and spooky fun once again in the sweet town of Hershey, PA, and there’s no better place to look for fun Halloween events for the whole family than right inside…
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Books for Kids: Fiona The Hippo {with Giveaway!}
Thanks to Zonderkidz for sponsoring our giveaway.| What is it about hippos that has my 5-year-old so obsessed? She talks about them nonstop, so it’s no surprise that the arrival of Fiona the Hippo, the new children’s book by Richard Cowdrey, resulted in squeals galore. Book about animals are always a win for us at…
Two New Water Rides at Hersheypark! (plus Ticket Giveaway)
As a #SweetestMoms ambassador, I’ve been counting down for what seems like forever, and now it’s finally time to kick off the 2018 summer season at Hersheypark – with two new water rides to make it the best summer yet! It’s Hersheypark’s 111th season, and two new water rides have been added to the lineup…
New Reading for Kids: The Itchy Book
Review and giveaway are in partnership with Disney Hyperion. My five-year-old’s latest obsessions? The new children’s book, The Itchy Book, and getting a new backpack to start kindergarten. Hold tight, because I’m about to hook you up with a chance to win both. But first, I have to tell you about this fun new book…
Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story
Our Berenstain Bears Easter book and giveaway were sponsored by Zonderkidz. What’s so special about The Berenstain Bears? I’m not sure I can even put my finger on it, but one look at a Berenstain Bears book and I’m a kid again. I had stacks of them as an early reader, and my kids are…
Kinky Boots! …and More Broadway at the Hershey Theater
I received admission to Kinky Boots at Hershey Theater at no cost. All opinions are my own. The Broadway production of Kinky Boots has landed in Hershey, PA, and dare I say – this is the show people need to see now. I’m beyond thankful to live within a short drive of Hershey, PA, where…
Easy Gingerbread House Cakes (Mini Sized!)
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of The J.M. Smucker Company. The opinions and text are all mine. I’m partnering with Folgers® at Walmart through the Share A Cup & A Story campaign, to celebrate new and old holiday traditions. I often get asked when my love of baking and decorating started, and I always…
Books for Tweens: The Adventurers Guild
A review copy was received by Disney-Hyperion. We’re always on the lookout for new reading material, and now that my own kids are true readers, it’s more fun than ever to explore what’s new in the world of children’s books! Fiction is big in our house right now, and I realized not long ago that…
Quick Team Snacks and Drinks for the Time-Starved Soccer Mom
Has it happened to you? You’re making your plan of attack for the day, you’ve got a list a mile long, and then you get the text. “Don’t forget you’ve got team snack today.” We all know we have to do it, but coming up with ideas on the fly – especially snack and drink…
The Lion King Craft for Kids: Make a Mufasa Mask
A sample copy was received and affiliate links may appear in post. Lion King Craft provided by Disney. It’s brilliant. It’s a classic. It’s BACK. Disney’s The Lion King is roaring back into homes everywhere as part of the Walt Disney Signature Collection. It’s an exclusive club that only includes a few other Disney classics, and…