Disney Social Media Moms Celebration: Disney Memory Maker
Hands up if you’re the one behind the camera all of the time. I would imagine a good percentage of you out there are raising your hands. (You can put them down for now, because you probably look fairly...
View ArticleDisney Social Media Moms Celebration: FastPass and Park Hopper Pass
Disney vacations are all new to me. I wasn’t familiar with much of anything before we ventured out to the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration. Everything was brand new from the MyDisneyExperience...
View ArticleDisney Social Media Moms Celebration: Garden Grocer
As established by my entire Disney Social Media Moms Celebration series of travel posts, I’m a fairly new Walt Disney World vacation-er. Just because I’m new to this, doesn’t mean I’m not going to do...
View ArticleMoms recharge at the Anaheim Marriott after kids go back to school
Summers can make even the most patient of moms want to sell their kids online. Hot, sticky summer weather can push a normally sane woman with kids, to a padded room at the nearest psych ward. Work all...
View Article#MomsDisneyDay recharges moms after the kids go back to school
What better way to spend time at Disneyland, than to have a girls getaway with some friends? You know what’s even better? When you receive complimentary 1-Day Park Hopper Passes to Disneyland, as well...
View ArticleDisney California Adventure helped 3 moms recharge after the kids went back...
Who goes to Anaheim without hitting BOTH Disneyland and Disney California Adventure? Not a trio of moms who couldn’t wait to keep the #MomsDisneyDay going strong after the kids went back to school,...
View ArticleLoews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Studios
Orlando doesn’t just have one “family vacation destination.” Don’t get me wrong, we all know what Orlando, Florida, is known for. If you don’t, you might need to fill up on some of my family travel...
View ArticleOur #UniversalMoments during Family Forward 2015
Family vacations aren’t a regular thing for the November Sunflower family. It all turned around in 2015. We were given some amazing opportunities to attend outstanding events, and the events were...
View ArticleDining at Universal in Orlando
Vacations for me are more than just about having fun at amusement parks, or hanging at the beach. It’s also beyond the choice of “adult” beverages available to me, and how often I can suck one of those...
View ArticleWhat went down at Family Forward 2015
Back in 2014, I had joined a network called Mom it Forward. I thought it had a lot of great opportunities, and it was a good fit for me. I had no idea it put on an amazing conference, dedicated to...
View ArticleFall is for camping at #KOAMystic
Who would have ever thought I would actually look forward to camping? Certainly not me. The words Fall is for camping would never have fallen out of my face before having kids, but it’s kind of the...
View ArticleMilton Hershey had a vision
Milton Hershey had a vision. It wasn’t all about the dollar, and it wasn’t just about making chocolate for the “everyday man.” Sometimes when you see the high prices of The Hotel Hershey, you wonder...
View ArticleWhat’s new at Hersheypark this year?
As any good amusement park knows, you’ve got to keep it fresh, or people won’t come back each year. So, what’s new at Hersheypark this year? One simple answer: so much! New eating spots at the park;...
View ArticleHersheypark: dedicated to safety, not just fun
Knowing that Hersheypark is dedicated to safety, not just fun, is probably my favorite part about the Hersheypark experience. Why? Well, as many people know, I have safety issues. I also have control...
View ArticleWeekend getaway at Mount Airy Casino Resort
Weekend getaway at Mount Airy Casino Resort? My first thought was “what happened to the lodge I grew up seeing commercials for when I was a kid?” I had no idea it had been torn down, and this new Mount...
View ArticleHard Rock Hotel San Diego: when you want to live like a rock star
Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego. Yup, just like most cities, San Diego has a variety of neighborhoods, and sections. The Gaslamp Quarter happens to be one of my favorite places to hang out in, when I...
View ArticleBrilliant with a side of personality: Ward Stare
Brilliant with a side of personality doesn’t even cover Ward Stare. His talent is extraordinary, and the fact that he’s from my home state of New York, brings a sense of pride. I’d have never known of...
View ArticleWalking in the footsteps of the legendary Susan B Anthony
Walking in the footsteps of the legendary Susan B. Anthony is one of the most powerful experiences any woman can have. The only thing that could have made my footsteps more powerful? Having my...
View ArticleThe Strathallan Hotel located in the heart of Rochester’s cultural & historic...
The Strathallan Rochester is located in the heart of Rochester’s cultural and historic districts, and since it’s a DoubleTree by Hilton property, you get a warm cookie when you check-in. Sweet!...
View ArticleEating my way through beautiful Rochester in Western New York
Eating my way through beautiful Rochester in Western New York didn’t cover nearly enough food, so I plan on heading back in 2017! I got a tease of a taste, a little amuse bouche, if you will. Next trip...
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