American Dream Mall – New Jersey (4/6-4/8/2022)

The American Dream Mall is the second largest mall in America. Located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, next to Met Life stadium. We planned to go to the Mall for our Spring Break vacation because in the mall is Nickelodeon Universe (Theme Park) and DreamWorks Waterpark. Both were open during the week of our springContinue reading “American Dream Mall – New Jersey (4/6-4/8/2022)”

Spring Break Vacation April 6-10th, 2022

We left at 9:17 am on Wednesday, April 6th to head to NJ. The kids had breakfast at the house prior to leaving. Blake and I stopped at Bojangles, our order was wrong and we got 2 free sandwiches out of it and the boys happily ate them. It was a bit of a driveContinue reading “Spring Break Vacation April 6-10th, 2022”

Diggerland USA, NJ – April 9th 2022

For years we have wanted to take the kids to Diggerland USA located in West Berlin, NJ. We read many great reviews and researched the park a lot and felt while going up to NJ for spring break that we should make a stop by Diggerland before heading home. It just so happens that SaturdayContinue reading “Diggerland USA, NJ – April 9th 2022”

Nickelodeon Universe – American Dream Mall, NJ April 7th, 2022

Spring Break 2022 The kids love to watch YouTube videos on Amusement parks and thrill rides and convinced us for spring break to take the to Nickelodeon Universe (They didn’t have to do a lot of convincing). Nickelodeon Universe is located inside the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, NJ. The parked opened at 11Continue reading “Nickelodeon Universe – American Dream Mall, NJ April 7th, 2022”

American Dream Mall, NJ – Shooting Lockdown April 7th, 2022

And while no vacation is ever perfect. Ours taught our kids the importance of practicing lockdown drills and how to stay calm and think positive during stressful situations. On Thursday 4/7/22 shortly before 6pm Blake and I were exiting a roller coaster and the boys were about to board. We were told that the rideContinue reading “American Dream Mall, NJ – Shooting Lockdown April 7th, 2022”

DreamWorks Water Park – American Dream Mall, NJ April 8th, 2022

Spring Break 2022 With everyone a little hesitant to go back to the mall after the shooting and lockdown the night before, we went back. This was also important because it shows the kids that even when in a stressful and scary situation you have to face your fears and cannot live by fear. WeContinue reading “DreamWorks Water Park – American Dream Mall, NJ April 8th, 2022”

Natural Chimneys – 4/2/2022

Located in Augusta County (Mt. Solon), VA sits the beautiful site of Natural Chimneys. The chimneys themselves sit on a site within a campground. The Chimneys are limestone formations. Upon arrival, we thought we would have to take a hike to the site, however Natural Chimneys sits just past the parking lot. The first thingContinue reading “Natural Chimneys – 4/2/2022”

Washington, D.C. Cherry Blossom Festival

Three years ago, Blake, my kids and I went to D.C. to see the Cherry Blossoms that we read online were in “peak bloom” (not so much). A few days before Sunday, we saw pictures people posted online and were very hopeful that the trees would still have petals if we went. Due to Austin’sContinue reading “Washington, D.C. Cherry Blossom Festival”

Busch Gardens Williamsburg – 2/27/2022

With no plans for Saturday, the kids and I cleaned and organized their entire playroom. This was a long overdue project and we finished by 2pm. Isabella was running a fever and not feeling well all day and decided she did not want to go to Busch. I took her to my parents so sheContinue reading “Busch Gardens Williamsburg – 2/27/2022”

Fort Fun, Farmer’s Table, Jamestown-Scotland Ferry Ride 2/27/2022

Blake and I wanted to take the kids somewhere on his day off and it is my last weekend day before my surgery that will take me out for about 4-6 weeks. We thought about going to the mountains but because I exchange my kids with their dad Sunday evenings, going to the mountains canContinue reading “Fort Fun, Farmer’s Table, Jamestown-Scotland Ferry Ride 2/27/2022”