Everyone looks forward to vacation time with great excitement. Before you set out for vacation, however, there is something very important that needs your attention — your house. Preparing your house for a vacation is a major task. If the vacation is only for a few days, you may need to organize less. If your vacation duration is a long one, however, there are certain things that you must keep in mind while preparing your home. Here are the top five.
Things to do in Atlantic City with Kids
A place we love to travel to is Atlantic City, New Jersey. Yes, this sea-side town is famous for its casinos and nightlife, but we love AC as both a parents-only getaway and a family trip. Since we do often bring kids to Atlantic City we ALWAYS get asked if there is enough family fun to justify a visit. And the answer is a resounding YES – there are so many great things to do in Atlantic City with Kids!
Things to do in Atlantic City with Kids
Two New Rides at Splish Splash Long Island
Last year, we finally ventured to our local waterpark, Splish Splash Long Island. The kids were finally old enough to really enjoy the thrill rides and we seemed to max out of our toddler favorite, Sesame Place. Our day at Splish Splash was a 2017 highlight, with the kid’s talking often and fondly of our trip! So we were so excited to be invited back this year to check out the two new rides at Splish Splash, Long Island!
Momma To Go would like to thank Splish Splash for hosting us. As always, all opinions are my own.
Two New Rides at Splish Splash Long Island
The Ultimate Road Trip Packing List
When taking your next road trip, in addition to packing your luggage, there are certain items you MUST have for your car! Trust me, I know. This winter I drove 2,600 miles from New York to Florida (on 1/2 of the trip I was the only parent) and just returned from a LONNNGGG ride up to Maine, and back. We even took this show on the international road, driving up to Montreal! Stocking your car with the essentials will keep the kids, and parents happy! So keep reading for my road trip packing list, and be sure to stock the car before you hit the road!
Road Trip Packing List
A Guide to New Smyrna Beach Florida
Now that Momma To Go has been up for about a year and a half, some friends (and family) have asked about sharing their travel experiences with my readers. Today I am so excited to have a guest post by Heather, who I met through our work on the Hometown Tourist Project! Heather is a New Smyrna Beach Photographer, and she is sharing a guide to her hometown, as well as her gorgeous photography!
Of course now I have another place to add to my MUST-VISIT list!
A Guide to New Smyrna Beach Florida For Families
A Visit to the New York Hall of Science
One of my favorite NYC things to do is a visit to the New York Hall of Science located in the borough of Queens. When little man was small, we lived just a few miles away from the Hall of Science. For many years we had a membership and would visit often – mostly to play in the Preschool play space. Since moving to Long Island we have only been back to the Hall of a Science a few times, but we were excited to be recently invited to come check it out!
Momma to Go (and especially little man and baby girl) would like to thank the New York Hall of Science for hosting our visit. We were given member passes which included complimentary parking and coat check. As always, all opinions are my own.
A Visit to the New York Hall of Science
Things to do in Dutchess County with kids
Last March, at the Philadelphia Travel and Adventure Show, I met a rep from the Dutchess County tourism board. I have family in the Poughkeepsie area, and visit up there twice a year – for New Year’s Eve, and to run the Dutchess County Classic in the fall. We got to talking, about that race, and funny enough the woman I met at the travel show was also involved in organizing the race! Funny how life connects like that.
One of my favorite things about traveling, writing and blogging is the connections made with others. So, I was so excited when the Dutchess County tourism board invited little man and I to come up for a night (they wanted us to stay longer – but we are so busy in the spring, isn’t everyone?) and explore some of the great activities Dutchess County has to offer. SPOILER ALERT: We LITERALLY had the best time on this trip, and I am so excited to share all the great things to do in Dutchess County with kids. This is a long weekend getaway you want to plan right now!
Momma To Go (and little man) would like to thank the Dutchess County Tourism board for sponsoring this trip. As always, all opinions are my own.
Things to do in Dutchess County with Kids
How to Apply for TSA Pre-Check
When we came back from our awesome Holland America cruise, we flew home from Ft. Lauderdale International Airport. Since we used a Delta companion ticket for little man’s seat, his reservation was linked to my husband’s – who had just gone thru the process of applying for, and receiving TSA pre-check. Little man and hubby had pre-check on their tickets and baby girl and I did not. Literally, it took us 20 minutes longer to get through the security! All while they were waiting on the other side for us. Obviously, I needed to get in on the TSA action so I finally went to today to complete my TSA application! I am so excited to have TSA precheck and I am so excited to share with you how to apply for TSA precheck!
How to Apply for TSA Precheck
Mother’s Day Giveaway!
I can’t believe its May already! Honestly one of my favorite months! This weekend is Cinco de Mayo, the Kentucky Derby (I’m a huge fan) AND Mother’s Day is the weekend after!
I hope my mom isn’t reading this because I am planning on gifting some of my new favorite rose, and something from the Rae Dunn collection!
You all still have some time to get shopping, but wouldn’t a $300 Target gift card make an awesome mother’s day gift?
For you or your mom, of course!
Well I have teamed up with some lovely ladies to offer this giveaway! Super easy to enter!
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Waffatopia: Unique Food Gifts
Have you ever eaten something, let’s say at a restaurant, or maybe a Travel & Adventure Show, and you can’t stop thinking about it??
Please tell me it’s not just me!
Well, back in March, I attended the Philadelphia Travel and Adventure show. I stumbled, hungrily, upon the Waffatopia booth. I had a free sample, and then after tasting how delicious they were, opted to buy a Banana & Nutella waffle.
And I could not stop thinking about it!
Seriously.
It was so good. SO. GOOD.
So when Waffatopia offered to send me a box of their delicious, can-be-delivered-to-you-by-mail waffles, I was like YES, PLEASE! Not only are these treats delicious, they are the perfect unique food gift! I am so excited to introduce the Momma To Go readers to Waffatopia!
Momma To Go (especially my kids, and sister, and cousin, and hubby) would like to thank Waffatopia for sending along one of the their care package boxes for purpose of this review. As always, all opinions are my own.