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Summertime Fun at the Family Forward Blogger Retreat at Universal Orlando Resort

By Paula Schmitt

Paula, Anna, Minion

Recently, over Labor Day weekend, my daughter and I had the opportunity to attend the Family Forward Blogger Retreat at Universal Studios Orlando. For those of you who have not heard about the Family Forward Blogger Retreat, it is 5 days and 4 nights of fun-filled awesomeness and a once in a lifetime experience hosted […]

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Happy Birthday, Mr. President

By Samantha

Kids On Tour of Monticello

OK, so maybe it wasn’t the President’s birthday – but it was my son’s. When I asked him what he wanted to do to celebrate, he told me he wanted to “finally” see Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson (third president of the USA and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence). “Finally” is a […]

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Big Diggers and Big Fun at Diggerland USA

By Shannon Entin

diggerland

The air was thick with humidity and the ground was dry and dusty. Skid steers and big diggers chugged along, moving piles of dirt. It was exactly what you’d expect from a construction site. But we were at a theme park. Diggerland USA is a construction-themed adventure park where children and their families drive, ride, […]

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in the Magic Kingdom

By Dawn Cullo

Mickeys Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Did you know that you can go Trick-or-Treating through the Magic Kingdom park starting September 1st? How awesome would it be to take your kids to see Mickey and his pals for some Halloween fun? At Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party everyone gets to dress up as their favorite costume and have a great time in […]

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A Visit to the Lake Morey Resort in Vermont

By Holly Rosen Fink

Lake Morey Resort Vermont This Girl Travels Review

If you’re looking for a family-friendly getaway from New York City or Boston, look no further than Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, Vermont. Located on a 600-acre lake surrounded by greenery, boats of all shapes and sizes, summer homes and a golf course, you’ll not find a resort this much fun and activity packed for […]

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Eleven Delicious Reasons to Love Epcot’s World Showcase

By Paula Schmitt

La Hacienda Mexico Review

I recently visited one of my most favorite Disney Parks in Orlando, Florida. Epcot I adore the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, even Animal Kingdom, however, there is something that keeps me coming back to Disney’s Epcot (Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow) every time. The delicious food in Epcot’s World Showcase. Here’s my pick of awesome […]

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DreamWorks Pictures’ The Hundred-Foot Journey Review

By Paula Schmitt

The Hundred Foot Journey Movie Review This Girl Travels

I was very excited on the evening I knew I was going to see DreamWorks Pictures’ The Hundred-Foot Journey. I had heard so much about this film, mainly about all the wonderful food, and knew I was going to not only be very hungry when I left the theatre, but that I was going to […]

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Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort: Pure Perfection

By Paula Schmitt

Four Seasons Resort Orlando This Girl Travels

A couple weeks ago, my husband and I spent a night, Grand Opening night, at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort. I was thrilled to be a part of this special night. The resort staff made us feel very comfortable and right at home. It was also exciting to know that we were the first […]

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Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Resort

By Dawn Cullo

Mickeys Halloween Party at Disneyland

Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Resort is a spooky yet family friendly event for all ages. It is a special event that happens on select nights between September 26 – October 31, 2014 and requires a separate ticket. How Much Does it Cost? Tickets costs vary depending upon the day you want to attend. For […]

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Sampling Savannah’s Culinary Scene

By Karon Warren

Waving Girl

Mention “Savannah, GA” and most people talk about the city’s beautiful historic district with its 22 squares, its place in Civil War history as the end destination of Sherman’s March to the Sea, or the shopping and dining available on River Street alongside the Savannah River. But the city also has quite the reputation for […]

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