Hersheypark provided complimentary admission for me and my family for Hersheypark Media Day. All thoughts and opinions are my own. If you’ve followed along with any of my family travel adventures, you’ll know that we went to Hersheypark last year more times than I can count. (Okay, I can actually count: once for Media Day … Read more
In my first (and only?) trip to Hersheypark as a kid, I remember my favorite part. It was the part that ironically didn’t cost a dime! Situated right outside of Hersheypark, Hershey’s Chocolate World is the home of Hershey’s Chocolate Tour. Here are a few confessions. It’s not really a chocolate factory, but then it … Read more
There’s no better way to get yourself into the holiday spirit than Hershey at Christmas. It’s not just theme park rides and chocolate (not that there’s anything wrong with that) but it’s great way to kick off the holidays as a family. We’ve starting doing more and more little family side trips, especially at Christmas. … Read more
When the weather turns cooler and the leaves start falling, it’s time to turn away from fun outdoor activities and buckle down for the impending winter chill. NOT TRUE! Fall is one of my absolute favorite times to get outdoors. It’s usually chilly enough that I can get away with a scarf or sweater but … Read more
Guess what happened last week? SUMMER OFFICIALLY ENDED! I actually ended summer with a bang by attending the ESI Crab Feast. As I was filling up on hot dogs, potato salad, and yes, a few crabs (it is Maryland, after all), I realized that we were fast approaching the end of summer. Like, literally. It was … Read more
Guess what I did this weekend? I spent hours standing in the blazing hot sun with high humidity at Hersheypark. And I lived to tell the tale. I’m here to tell you that you can do the same. Let’s face it – theme parks can be hot. You’re surrounded by lots of metal and walking … Read more
Better than chocolate might be a bit of a strong opener for what I’m about to share with you. I happen to like chocolate but I don’t love chocolate. It’s something many people (including my husband) can’t comprehend. But I do love chocolate with other things, like chocolate and peanut butter. True story: Mr. Reese was inspired by … Read more
There are days in every family that shall live in infamy. In my own family, it always seems to the worst case of “fill-in-blank” we ever had. Like the first New Year’s Eve I spent with my husband. We both were recovering from a stomach ailment but because I had started first, I was in … Read more
