My family likes to take one big family trip throughout the year, but we tend to leave our Summer's free for day trips and outings around Ontario. If you haven't taken the time to explore the Kawarthas, what are you waiting for?? Where in the world is the Kawarthas? Kawartha is a Huron Indian word meaning "bright waters and happy lands and this is definitely where you will find both! The "Kawartha's" is a general term for a big big area! So where am I talking about when I invite you to the … [Read more...]
Explore the Kawarthas this Summer!
July 15, 2013 By 16 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Go Wild at African Lion Safari this Summer!
July 10, 2013 By 13 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
My family loves a good adventure so we were in for a treat when we spent a recent Saturday afternoon at African Lion Safari! It was a day packed full of fun! Amazing animals, playgrounds, splash pads, boat and train rides and a number of entertaining shows - there was fun at every turn! It's hard to believe that forty three years ago African Lion Safari opened their gates! Colonel Dailley created his dream of creating a wildlife park where animals were free to roam and … [Read more...]
Sesame Place: A Guide to Riding and Dining
July 17, 2012 By 21 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Sesame Place has been on my bucket list for the boys since my oldest was young, but it was hard to decide on the perfect year to bring all three of them on a road trip to Pennsylvania. I wanted them to be old enough to enjoy everything but young enough that they wouldn't think the park was for babies since it is, after all, Sesame Street come to life. We decided this would be the year, as my sons just turned 3, 4 and 6 days before our travels and I was thrilled to team up with Sesame … [Read more...]
Visit The Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia
July 12, 2012 By 10 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
A rainy day in Philly? We weren't about to let that dampen our spirits! On our recent trip to Pennsylvania we actually had pretty good weather for the whole week, but there as one day that we saw rain from the moment we awoke to when we went to bed again. This called for a day of exploring The Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia! Please Touch Museum We weren't the only ones who had this idea! lol As it turns out the whole city of Philly turns out to have a day of play at The … [Read more...]
The Crayola Experience – a Must Visit Destination When Visiting PA
June 27, 2012 By 53 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Disclosure: We received complimentary tickets in exchange for a review of The Crayola Experience. All opinions are our own. One of the biggest surprises when we started planning our recent trip to Pennsylvania was just how much there was to see and do in the area! I had heard about The Crayola Factory located in Easton, PA and was so excited to find out that they had not only the factory but a whole hands on experience to explore! Just one look at the building from the street and we … [Read more...]
How to Get to Sesame Place without Breaking the Bank
June 5, 2012 By 10 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Amusement parks are super fun but they are also super expensive right?? Here's a few ways you can save on Sesame Place tickets this summer! Team up with Pampers If you are thinking of going to Sesame Place there is a really good chance you are still in the diaper stage of things. Take advantage of the ways you can save with Pampers! * Enter the Place to Play Sweepstakes at Pampers.ca. This looks amazing!! One lucky winner will win a 2-night, family trip for up to four … [Read more...]
