DISCLOSURE: I was compensated with tickets for Diggerland USA for this post, but the opinions are all mine. Know that Spotofteadesigns.com only promotes products which have been personally tested and destinations I have personally traveled. To learn more, please review my disclosure policy here. As a parent in New Jersey, I find it important to share local destinations and activities tailored towards kids, no matter what gender. I had been eyeing Diggerland USA, a construction themed amusement park in West Berlin, NJ since it’s opening but was waiting for the right time and ages to attend with my two girls. We recently found that sweet spot of great weather and ages and got to explore this 21 acre park because girls like construction too! That's right! My girls do plenty of typically "girly" themed things but I don't want to ever pigeon hole them in those situations, activities or toys. I'm perfectly happy to see them play with trucks or want to dig in the sandbox or kick around a soccer ball. While they don't know the name of every construction vehicle (ok they call them all "construction truck") they get just as excited as any boy when seeing something cool going down the road. Diggerland USA is a construction ... Continue Reading...
Girl’s Weekend in Savannah Georgia
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. If you’re looking for a long weekend away with your girlfriends filled with relaxation, a little bit of history and fun then look no further than this post! Keep reading to see where we stayed, ate and what we did during a girls’ weekend in Savannah Georgia. After 4.5 years of momming it, my bestie and I decided it was time for us to enjoy a long weekend on a girl’s trip - without the family! Long time SOTD readers will remember Allie as the awesome matron of honor who helped throw my bridal shower and later my baby shower, as well as, someone who has shared many of her home projects and DIY creations with my readers. Since both our kids were out of the infant stage and we luckily have supportive husbands to handle the kids back home, we packed our bags, hopped on a plane and enjoyed some bestie time away in warmer weather in historic Savannah! We chose Savannah, Georgia as someplace East Coast friendly for a short flight and one that’s known for its southern belle type ... Continue Reading...
Disney World Vacation: Tips when Traveling with Kids
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Going on a Disney World Vacation with kids can be magical but it can also easily turn stressful! This is the type of vacation that requires a lot of planning but also flexibility to change plans on a whim due to moods, weather and crowds. While enjoying our trip with Hailey (age 2.5) and Brielle (age 4.5) I made some notes that helped make our trip more fun or things I’d recommend for next time! I hope you can these tips to help make your Disney World Vacation a pleasant one! Before You Go: Discuss what happens at the airport - This was Hailey's first flight and the first Brielle remembered so I wanted to review some things with them so they were aware on what to expect. We watched this great video from TSA about the screening process a few times (by their request!) and the girls soaked in that information so much. When at the airport they kept saying "Stop, screen and go" to understand the screening process and I think, were more patience because they knew what was going on. ... Continue Reading...