We're pretty fortunate that we live only 15 minutes from downtown Hershey and most of the tourist attractions in the chocolate town area. Within a 30 minute drive from our home we can visit 2 different zoos & wildlife parks, 12+ museums, Hersheypark (the amusement park), several chocolate & … [Read more...] about Family Visit to ZooAmerica in Hershey Pennsylvania
Our Ramblings
VENT: The Potato Chip Thief
If you've been reading this blog for a few years...you'll remember that I used to post VENT topics pretty regularly when people or things irked me off. When I publish my vents...it's a way for me to de-stress and it's always nice to get the opinions of others. Well, today I'm bringing back my … [Read more...] about VENT: The Potato Chip Thief
The Classy Chics – Week in Review March 3rd
Welcome to the Friday ~ Week in Review post! I will be doing these posts every Friday to update you all on what happened throughout the week, so everyone can get caught up on the things they may of missed! Quote of the Week: How others treat me is their path; how I react is mine. --- Wayne … [Read more...] about The Classy Chics – Week in Review March 3rd
Amish Horse and Buggy in Lancaster County
Millions of visitors flock to Lancaster County in Pennsylvania every year to visit the many Amish attractions and other type's of attractions that the area has to offer. You'll find real Amish farms, gift shops, wood & quilt shops, one-room schoolhouses, buggy rides and more! In addition to … [Read more...] about Amish Horse and Buggy in Lancaster County
Fun Frugal Finds: Wicker Rattan Storage Ottoman
Time for another Fun Frugal Finds post! For the past year I've been wanting one of those storage ottomans that you see in a lot of the retail stores. However, I didn't want one of those cheap collapsible, folding ones. I wanted a good-quality one that would last me for years. Like most women, I … [Read more...] about Fun Frugal Finds: Wicker Rattan Storage Ottoman
Kids and Money – Tips for Setting up an Allowance
When our daughter was growing up, she had chores that she completed to earn an allowance. We started her allowance when she was 7 years old and it continued until she was 18. It was a great way to teach her responsibility and a nice way to teach her how to save the money she earned. Now that we … [Read more...] about Kids and Money – Tips for Setting up an Allowance
The Classy Chics – Week in Review February 24th
Welcome to the Friday ~ Week in Review post! I will be doing these posts every Friday to update you all on what happened throughout the week, so everyone can get caught up on the things they may of missed! Quote of the Week: Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather … [Read more...] about The Classy Chics – Week in Review February 24th
Visiting Old Farm Equipment Shows and Expos
Every year when the vintage car shows and/or farm equipment shows roll around, the family gets together for a visit. I think it's fun to expose children to what things looked like back in the good old days, so that they can see with their own eyes how far we've come. Back in the early Fall we … [Read more...] about Visiting Old Farm Equipment Shows and Expos