how to encourage reading with the Percy Jackson book series
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How to get kids to read more on the ultimate summer road trip

This post has been sponsored by Disney Book Group. All opinions are 100% mine. “Mom, we should totally go on this road trip!” In April, my son discovered a 30 day “ultimate” U.S. road trip on Facebook and wanted to do it THIS summer. “Hey buddy, that sounds cool but I’m not sure if it’s…

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How to Make the Most of Your Beaches Resorts Vacation with Teens

Inside: How to plan the Caribbean vacation of a lifetime at Beaches Resorts with your teen kids. “I’m going to the nightclub”, our 11 year old informed us. He was living large, dancing the night away in Club Liquid, Beaches’ on-site underage dance club, every night. Beaches Resorts makes your family’s wildest vacation dreams a…

The best Christmas theme park trip for the whole family
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The best Christmas theme park trip for the whole family

I was given admission to Knott’s Merry Farm in order to write this post. All opinions are 100% my own. Planning a theme park trip for the Christmas season sounds like a great idea … to the kids! Suffocating crowds, hours long ride lines, and spending the kids’ college fund on overpriced snacks can crush…

Knott’s Soak City – What you Need to Know BEFORE You Go!
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Knott’s Soak City – What you Need to Know BEFORE You Go!

Planning a trip to Knott’s Soak City? Whether it’s your first time at a waterpark or you’re a seasoned pro, these are the tips that you need to know before you go to Soak City. Knott’s Soak City gifted us a family 4 pack of tickets to check out the Orange County water park. We’re…

Knott’s Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival
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Knott’s Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival

The Boysenberry Festival at Knott’s Berry farm is a great time for the family and perfect for foodies!! I grew up eating ripe Boysenberries fresh off the bushes in my grandparents’ backyard in Southern California. Fast forward 30 years and I now I have a thriving garden lined with Boysenberry plants. Warm, ripe berries over…

What to see at Knott’s Peanuts Celebration
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What to see at Knott’s Peanuts Celebration

All new for 2018, Knott’s Berry Farm kicks things off with the Knott’s Peanuts Celebration. If you;re a Peanuts fan, you will love the Charlie Browniest of celebrations. All through the Park are events, details, and more to celebrate all that is Peanuts. Plus, there’s a new member to the Peanuts gang at Knott’s that…

A Grandparents’ Guide to Knott’s Merry Farm
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A Grandparents’ Guide to Knott’s Merry Farm

We went to a press day at Knott’s Berry Farm to write this post. All opinions are 100% my own. Every year around Thanksgiving the conversation comes up about what we should do for Christmas. As the kids in the family have gotten older, the grandparents want to take advantage of the kids being able…