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The Craft Show at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

The Craft Show at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

This is a review of the Craft Fair at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg, KY.  The craft show is always in August and features a large number of regional artisans – often close to 100 vendor booths. Note: If you are looking for a review of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, including the family activities provided, please go to… Read More

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Farmer and Frenchman Winery – A Great Weekend Retreat

Farmer and Frenchman Winery – A Great Weekend Retreat

The Farmer & Frenchman is a quaint, peaceful winery located in Western KY.  It’s the perfect spot for a weekend retreat for either a couple or a girls trip. Let me preface this by saying – I know I usually blog about family trips. This is not a good place to visit with children, in my opinion. (However, they make… Read More

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Great Wolf Lodge Review and One Night Stay Itinerary

Great Wolf Lodge Review and One Night Stay Itinerary

This Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, OH review includes a fun-filled action-packed one night / two-day itinerary! A one-night stay at Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, Ohio was the perfect stay for my son’s 10th birthday trip. We packed up and took one of his friends for a fantastic water park adventure! Day One Itinerary for Great Wolf Lodge in Mason,… Read More

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Family Activities at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in KY

Family Activities at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in KY

This is a review of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg, KY with a focus on family activities. I focus on the tours offered at Shaker Village as well as the Dixie Belle, which is a beautiful boat ride up the Kentucky River below the Palisades. One of the luckiest things about living in Kentucky is that we have… Read More

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Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Review

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Review

The Disney Yacht Club Resort is a deluxe resort in the Epcot resort area. This is a review of the Disney Yacht Club and how it works for a family vacation. When I had the chance to stay here for a conference, I jumped at it! I wasn’t disappointed in my decision! It is absolutely gorgeous and the pool is… Read More

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The Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party Review

The Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party Review

As a little treat for my son while on our Disney trip, I decided to add a Disney Dessert Party reservation. These are premium events that do cost extra in addition to your park ticket.   More specifically, I reserved our spots for The Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party.  It started out great but ended with a little… Read More

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Ten Things to Pack on an Amusement Park Trip

Ten Things to Pack on an Amusement Park Trip

Here’s a list of things to things to pack on an amusement park trip!  Don’t get stuck without these essential amusement park items! Last spring, my friends and I took a little road trip to Kings Island, an amusement park that is about 1 1/2 hours away.  When we left, I was sunburnt, had soggy wet socks, and was exhausted…. Read More

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Not So Obvious Things to Pack on a Disney Cruise

Not So Obvious Things to Pack on a Disney Cruise

If you are preparing and packing for a Disney Cruise, this list of things to pack will keep you from overlooking some of the not so obvious cruise items!   I am planning a Disney Cruise with my best friend to celebrate our 40th birthdays.  We both love all things Disney!  She’s been on more Disney cruises than I can count,… Read More

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5 Things to Do at Biltmore Estate at Christmas

5 Things to Do at Biltmore Estate at Christmas

The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina is one of my favorite places to visit.  It’s breathtaking inside and out.   I had not seen it for Christmas, though, until last year.  My husband and son surprised me with a trip to Biltmore a week before Christmas!   Experiencing the Biltmore Estate at Christmas was not disappointing!  I want to… Read More

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Plan a Family Trip to Philadelphia

Plan a Family Trip to Philadelphia

I went to Philadephia about 20 years ago in my late teens.  I remember hating it.  So, when I needed to return to a work conference, I really didn’t want to go.  My husband, however, really wanted to go and we turned it into a family trip.  I agreed thinking that it would at least be a good history lesson… Read More

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