Simsbury CT is a cute small town with a lot of options to keep you busy for the day. They are celebrating their 350th Birthday so its a great time to visit. It’s located about 1.5 hrs from Albany, NY and a little over 2 hours from NYC. Curtis Park is wonderful and offers a…
Portland ME 1-Day Itinerary and Tips
This Portland ME 1-Day Itinerary is based on a day we spent in Portland, ME. Morning We spent the morning at the Maine Wild Life Park. While we were able to see Moose which we were excited to see, overall we were disappointed. The Park is small and spread out so it requires a lot…
Acadia National Park Itinerary and Tips
Acadia National Park Itinerary helps you plan 1-3 days in Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. The jam packed itinerary can also be spread out over more days. Acadia National Park is a wonderful place for families to explore the outdoors. The National Parks website is a wealth of information so if you are looking…
Chase Hyatt Credit Card: the time is NOW!
Apply Here for the Chase Hyatt Credit Card* We love Hyatt hotels and resort but they are also a great value for our Chase Ultimate Reward points as they transfer 1:1 and can be used for free nights starting at only 5,000 points. There’s actual a ton of 5,000 pt hotels to pick from within…
Timber Tina’s Lumberjack Experience Review
Timber Tina’s Lumberjack experience in Trenton, ME (near Mt Desert Island) is a wonderful fun filled affordable experience. It is an Amazing value. Where can you get a private experience for your family for under $100? For $75 our entire family had a blast learning to be a lumber jack. Tina’s passion comes out as…
Cape Cod with Kids
There is so much to do in Cape Cod on a Budget. Believe it or not, we just completed Our cheapest vacation ever and it was to Cape Cod, MA. We spend just under $10 at an ice cream shop and gas money. Basically a FREE weekend Getaway thanks to 2 credit cards. Thanks to…
Mill Pond at Grafton Lakes State Park, NY
Mill Pond at Grafton Lakes State Park, NY is the smallest of 5 lakes at Grafton Lakes State Park. It is free to park (unlike the main entrance where long pond is) and has a dirt boat launch ideal for kayaks and canoes. Grafton Lakes State Park is a great place to kayak as there…
Thompson’s Lake State Park, NY
Address Thompson’s Lake State Park NY68 Thompson’s Lake RoadEast Berne, NY 12059 Thompson’s Lake State Park is a small lake located in East Berne, NY about 30 minutes from Albany, NY. It’sa short drive to John Boyd Thacher State Park including Wild Play Ropes course, where there’s wonderful views, Hiking trails and a ropes course….
Wild Play at Thacher Park
“Adventure activities of every intensity! 15 ziplines, 60 aerial games and a 40ft jump.“~ Wild Play at Thacher Park Minimum age 5 Minimum height: 4’8” (142cm) Maximum weight limit is 300lbs (136kg) 2 – 3 hours to complete Adventure Courses Classic Course 30 games and 9 ziplines in three levels of progressive intensity. Up to…
Summer Fun at Home Ideas
If your looking for Summer Fun at Home Ideas, here some of our favorite items to help keep us busy all summer long. Summer Fun at Home Ideas: Pools and floats Inflatable pools are great for younger kids who can’t swim yet. look for a depth that will allow them to touch the ground while…