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Best Times to Go Shelling – Seashell Collecting

Best Times to Go Shelling – Seashell Collecting

I’ve been collecting seashells for over 35+ years. When it comes to collecting them I only collect the ones that I personally find. I don’t buy them at all. Over the years I’ve learned how to clean them, preserve them and identify them. I display 

Living in Graz Austria

Living in Graz Austria

The second-largest city in Austria is a UNESCO site; it blends the past and the present seamlessly. From old narrow streets and a stunning historic castle to all the mod-cons needed in a thriving cosmopolitan city. Graz is also conveniently located as it is near 

Fun-Filled Day at the Fun Fore All Family Fun Park

Fun-Filled Day at the Fun Fore All Family Fun Park

Fun Fore All Family Fun ParkSix weeks ago we packed up the two kids for a 3 hour car ride to the Fun Fore All Family Fun Park located in Cranberry Twp., Pennsylvania. It’s a family-friendly park that offers indoor and outdoor attractions. What’s really nice is that you pay-as-you-go and only pay for the attractions that you’re going to enjoy.

Inside you’ll find a ton of video arcade games, a ball pit and a 3D Video Movie Type of Ride. You’ll also find a cafe where you can grab a bite to eat. On the menu you’ll find your standard stuff: pizza, wings, french fries, onion rings, soft pretzels, ice cream, beverages, etc.

Fun Fore All Family Fun Park

Outside is where you find all of the amusement park rides. They’re not a full blown amusement park like Hersheypark or Knoebel’s. They’re much smaller, but still have enough rides to keep your kids entertained. All of the rides are kiddie rides and you pay per ride, per person. It’s nice for families who don’t want to blow a few hundred dollars visiting a larger amusement park.

We spent almost 4 hours at the park having fun. It was nice to get out and enjoy some time with the kids after being lockdown for over a year thanks to Covid. We practiced social distancing and wore our face coverings the entire time. Plus, we were hitting up the hand santizer along with frequent hand washing. On top of that, my husband and I are both vaccinated.

Fun Fore All Family Fun Park

You can learn more about the Fun Fore All Family Fun Park in Cranberry Twp. by visiting their website online. The outdoor attractions are open weather permitting, so check their website and/or social media channels before heading out.

Wildwood Street Art – Beach Balls!

Wildwood Street Art – Beach Balls!

We’re passionate about street art and love looking for it every where we go. Wildwood in New Jersey is full of it, like most coastal towns along the Jersey Shore. Wildwood does have a theme and if you spend 5-10 minutes looking around it’s pretty 

Educational Adventure at the Virginia Zoological Park in Norfolk

Educational Adventure at the Virginia Zoological Park in Norfolk

Our family is big on animal conservation and education. We often volunteer our time helping animals along the eastern seaboard and across the mid-Atlantic region. We believe in taking our children to various zoos, wildlife parks, animal rescues, etc. so that they can learn about 

The DYRSTEN Fishing Boat Heading Out to Sea

The DYRSTEN Fishing Boat Heading Out to Sea

DYRSTEN Fishing BoatA few weeks ago we were down in Cape May, New Jersey for a week long vacation. Every year we go down to the Wildwood and Cape May areas and love it there. My husband will be retiring within the next 3-4 years and Cape May County will be come our summer season home.

One of the things we enjoy doing while down there is visiting the area’s various marinas. Many of them have benches where you can sit down and watch the fishing boats dock and/or head out to sea. Can you imagine spending all of that time out at sea fishing? Oh my gosh, such hard work!

On one day we visited the marina and saw the DYRSTEN docked. It was early in the morning when we were there. Later that day (in the evening), we went back to the marina to visit one of the local restaurants for dinner. Yeah, we love fresh seafood!

DYRSTEN Fishing Boat

We were fortunate enough that evening to actually catch the DYRSTEN heading out to sea. I guess they were heading out for some night fishing. The marina was pretty busy that evening and we saw many fishing boats heading out while others were heading back in.

I thought it would be interesting to give you all a little peek at what we saw that day…the morning view and later that day the evening view.  It was pretty cool to catch it!

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Weekend Ideas Abroad

Weekend Ideas Abroad

Planning a short trip abroad can be fun and exciting if you know the right destinations well suited for a weekend getaway. There are a variety of places to visit without too much planning and stressing over preparations. We recommend the following cities that can 

Family Day Trip to the National Aquarium in Baltimore

Family Day Trip to the National Aquarium in Baltimore

Last fall we took our kids down to the National Aquarium in Baltimore for a visit. Every year we try to visit at least a dozen aquariums, zoos and wildlife parks around the tri-state area. It’s a great educational experience for the kids and they