7 of the Most Mysteriously Beautiful Places in the World to Visit with your Family!

7 Beautiful Places

Are you bored of the sun, sea and sand holidays which are regularly advertised by the leading travel companies? Would you like to find out more about architectural and historical wonders in different parts of the world? If you’ve answered each of these questions with a resounding yes then you should consider visiting some of the magnificent and mysterious sites outlined in this article. Nara Dreamland – Japan This Japanese theme park was opened in 1961. It featured rides such as the thrilling Screwcoaster and exhillerating Aska Rollercoaster. However, as the years passed and technology advanced, so the popularity of [...] Read more »

Fun Family Things to Do in the Poconos This Spring and Summer

Things to Do in the Poconos

If you’re planning a trip to the Poconos this spring, you may be wondering just what there is to do here to keep your family busy. Once upon a time, the Poconos were pretty much known just for skiing in the winter and its plethora of honeymoon resorts, like the gorgeous Paradise Stream. Now, though, there are so many fun things to do in the Poconos year-round! With water parks, hiking trails, and hidden gems like Quiet Valley, there’s something for everyone. Check out a few fun things to do in the Poconos this spring. Quiet Valley 25th Annual Farm [...] Read more »

Hershey PA: It’s About More than Just Chocolate (But the Chocolate is Pretty Awesome!)

Hershey Chocolate World

“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Hershey Entertainment and Resorts. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.” When I was a little girl, my grandfather traveled a lot for business. He worked on MRI and CT machines. One of his frequent stops was the Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA. Every time he’d come back from there, he’d bring me chocolate. Even though I theoretically could have gotten the same chocolate in the store, it was more special when it came from Hershey, PA and my grandfather. I’ve lived about [...] Read more »

925 Ideas to Help You Save Money Book Blast: Win a Kindle!

Get Out of Debt and Retire A Millionaire So You Can Leave Your Mark on the World 925 Ideas to Help You Save Money, Get Out of Debt and Retire A Millionaire So You Can Leave Your Mark on the World from the author of the highly acclaimed book, Your Mark on the World, is a collection of articles about family financial planning that originally appeared at FamilyHow.com. 925 Ideas… is an easy and readable guide to help your family find financial peace. Author Devin D. Thorpe explains: 1) how you and your spouse can find agreement on money matters, [...] Read more »

Together Counts Fall Fun: Heading to the Harvest Festival

Fall is my favorite season for so many reasons. The stinging bugs die off or go into hibernation (or whatever it is that stinging bugs do during the winter), the leaves turn beautiful shades before they vanish for the winter, and the temperatures are friendly enough that you don’t have to wear a parka to go outdoors, yet cool enough that you’re not sweating up a storm with each step. I also love all the different harvest festivals, pumpkin patches, and other cool things that there are to do in my area come October. Read more »

In the Poconos: Check out the Mountaintop Lodge Bridal Expo on 8/19

If you’re going to be in the Poconos (or already live here), and are planning a wedding in the future, check out the Mountaintop Lodge Bridal Expo on August 19th. The Expo is located at the gorgeous Mountaintop Lodge, now owned by Lake Naomi. Last year, I had the chance to tour Lake Naomi, and they run an amazingly beautiful community, so I’m really interested to see what they’ve done with the Mountaintop Lodge. Read more »

Visit San Antonio and SAVE a bundle!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of SAVE for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I've been to quite a few states in the US, but I've never had the chance to visit Texas. I have friends in the San Antonio area and from what I hear, it's pretty awesome there. Did you know that it is one of the most affordable vacation destinations? With , SAVE – San Antonio Vacation Experience you can really stretch your dollar far!  They offer more than $600 in savings to theme parks, animal adventures, top shops and historic tours, plus [...] Read more »

Visiting California? Check out Newport Beach for Fun and Relaxation!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Newport Beach for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. When I graduated high school, my aunt in California got together with my aunt here on the East Coast to arrange for me to come visit her in Los Angeles. Although that was 20 years ago, I still remember the stunning beaches on the West Coast, including the utterly charming Newport Beach. It's definitely one of the prettiest beachl towns on either coasts! If you're planning a vacation to California, or already live there and are looking for a good [...] Read more »

Bushkill Falls (The Niagara Of Pennsylvania): Fun Things To Do in The Poconos

Last week, Sal and I took advantage of a gorgeous day and some free time in the early afternoon to take a quick trip up the road to Bushkill Falls, aka the Niagara of the Poconos. I really wanted to work on my photography skills and being outside in nature seemed like a great way to pass the time before I had to pick Jake up from the bus stop, especially since I would be stuck indoors at the mall for the next two weeks. For those who aren’t local to the Poconos (I know at least one of my [...] Read more »

The Tale of My First Car: With Video by Suburu First Car Story

  Everyone loved their first car. No matter how beat up or broken down, it was a taste of freedom and you loved it. Even though it lasted only for a brief time, that emotional connection is an experience that unites us all. Check out my custom illustrated story, you can submit one too at www.firstcarstory.com and bring your story to life with animation and music and share it with your friends. Technically, my very first car was actually a Suburu Hatchback, but it was in my first husband’s name and I never actually got to drive it on my [...] Read more »