Travel Archive

The Magic of MagiQuest

Posted on January 12, 2012 | 1 Comment
MagiQuest is a live action role playing/video game where you use a wand to complete quests and go on adventures. We were first introduced to MagiQuest when we stayed at Great Wolf Lodge. After playing for just an hour or so my girls were hooked....
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Learning Through the National Park Service Junior Ranger Program

Posted on December 5, 2011 | 9 Comments
Recently while on vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains we discovered the Junior Ranger Program offered by the National Park service for kids ages 5 to 12. The way the Junior Ranger Program works is that you purchase (or download) a booklet that is age...
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Wordless Wednesday – Mountain Stream

Posted on November 29, 2011 | 5 Comments

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Three Tips For Making Road Trips With Kids Easier

Posted on November 22, 2011 | 8 Comments
As a family we love travel, road trips and long car rides. Sounds odd I know, loving being trapped in the car with two kids for hours on end, but it’s true. Over the years I’ve found that a little preparation goes a long way when it...
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Learning on the Fly

Posted on October 7, 2011 | No Comments
Sometimes life presents to you great opportunities for learning, the goal is to be open to them. We had a great time camping last week but our last morning was rainy so we decided to pack up camp and have breakfast in a nearby...
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Great Wolf Lodge – Review and Discounts

Posted on September 27, 2011 | 2 Comments
Back in April we visited the Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg Virginia and we had an absolute blast! Since then we have been dying to get back and finally had our opportunity during homeschooling week where we were able to get the two bedroom Majestic Bear suite...
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Win a 4 Pack of Tickets to Clementon Park

Posted on August 10, 2011 | 1 Comment
Harmonic Mama has teamed up with Real Mom in the Media and BEN-FM to offer one lucky reader a 4 pack of tickets to Clementon Park in Clementon, New Jersey on Monday, August 15, 2011. Clementon Park has tons of ride and attractions including Kiddie Land...
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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on August 9, 2011 | 11 Comments

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Letting go of Worry

Posted on August 1, 2011 | 3 Comments
I worry. I’ve always worried but it’s become worse since I have become a parent. I can see all of the potential injuries that the world has to offer. This was not so much of an issue when my kids were younger and the potential...
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Scavenger Hunts as a Learning Tool

Posted on July 25, 2011 | No Comments
We just got back from a family reunion in Virgina. Everyone had a great time, inspite of the 100+ degree temperatures. One of the activities that was planned for the reunion was a scavenger hunt that took us to various sites that were important to...
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