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A Dinosaur Lunch Kids Will Love + Printable Dino Lunchbox Notes

A Dinosaur Lunch Kids Will Love + Printable Dino Lunchbox Notes

July 24, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

45 SharesPin44ShareTweet1+1 This dinosaur lunch uses dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets and fun fruit and veggies to create a dinosaur themed bento box lunch for school! Also included are free dinosaur lunchbox notes to print. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions

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Top 5 of Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach + Giveaway

Top 5 of Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach + Giveaway

July 15, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone 2 Comments

18 SharesPin5Share11Tweet2+1Attractions and family activities at Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach in Seaside, NJ. From water slides to rides, see our top 5 must-do’s. *This post is sponsored by Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach. I received vouchers in exchange for this post. All opinions expressed are my own. Summer is

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Family Fun at an Amusement Park for Non-Thrill Seekers

Family Fun at an Amusement Park for Non-Thrill Seekers

June 26, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

21 SharesPin17Share2Tweet2+1How to have family fun at an amusement park for non-thrill seekers! Our trip to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dorney Park & Wlidwater Kingdom.   “Just one more ride, pleeeeeeaaaaase” I would beg my Dad at the

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No-Fail Ways to Keep Active Kids Busy Indoors

No-Fail Ways to Keep Active Kids Busy Indoors

April 10, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

41 SharesPin41ShareTweet+1From an Indoor playground that is perfect for small spaces to scavenger hunts and yoga, these ideas will make having active kids indoors simple. I have 3 very active children. I know, you’re thinking, aren’t all kids by nature ‘active’? The answer is yes, they are. But I’m talking

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Medieval Times Review + 4 Pack Ticket Giveaway

Medieval Times Review + 4 Pack Ticket Giveaway

January 21, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone 11 Comments

51 SharesPin9Share42Tweet+1A Medieval Times review from a family of five as they meet the first queen of the castle. Swords, knights, food, family fun and more! Plus, ticket giveaway.   We recently had the opportunity to check out Medieval Times in Lyndhurst, NJ as they welcomed their first queen of

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