Traveling can be one of the most fulfilling ways of spending your time. Whether it’s to experience a different culture, see the world, or just to get away from it all for a little bit, sometimes it can be hard to resist the urge to just grab your suitcase and hop on the next flight…
Autism Travel
Mama Tried (To Be Ready)
It’s here! It’s finally here! We’re heading into Summer, and the world is opening back up. Such an exciting time and also a little nerve-wracking. Last summer, most of us were hunkered down at home in loungewear, definitely not enjoying ourselves on the beach. Do we even remember what to pack to bring on such…
Give the Gift of Hershey
We’re officially in the new year and the last thing you’re probably thinking about it gift giving. You may have already given some amazing gifts for the holiday season but it’s never too soon to start thinking about gifts for special occasions for this year. Birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, and other special occasions are on the…
Book Your Stay at the Hershey Lodge During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is in full swing and the family and I took a trip to Hershey, PA to celebrate our youngest’s birthday. We love visiting Hershey during the holiday season. It’s a must for our holiday traditions because it’s always so beautiful and festive. If you’ve never been to Hershey during the holiday season…
New Changes At Hersheypark Special Needs Families Need to Know
Summer season has officially kicked off at Hersheypark and we are ready for the new season and all the exciting changes happening at the park. With all the changes there are quite a few things that special needs families need to know before making their trip to the park. New Characters Hersheypark got a huge…
Hersheypark Springtime In the Park Returns April 6
Although it doesn’t feel much like spring outside yet in Baltimore, it’s starting to get a little warmer every day. If you live in the area and you’re looking for some fun when the weather warms up, you’ll want to check out this post about Hersheypark Springtime In the Park. Returning April 6-7, April 13-14…
Autism Friendly Theme Parks
Travel with special needs children can be stressful, Nickida is sharing Autism friendly theme parks so parents looking for fun options for special needs kids know the best places to visit.
Free Attractions and Activites to do in Philadelphia
Although we are in a deep winter freeze, warmer weather is on its way, and while I’m writing this wrapped up in blankets, a sweater, with my heat running on high, I’m already planning our spring and summer activities. It’s been a while since we visited Philadelphia, so I’ve been looking for affordable ways my…
Four Tips For Planning a Trip to Dutch Wonderland With Special Needs
Four Tips For Planning a Trip to Dutch Wonderland With Special Needs As a special needs mom, I can honestly say that I always get anxiety when we go out with our son. Any trip whether we’re just heading to the supermarket, a restaurant, the park, and yes even our family vacation. Once our son…
Squeeze In Some Last Minute Summer Fun at Dutch Wonderland
Squeeze In Some Last Minute Summer Fun at Dutch Wonderland I can’t believe it’s already August and summer is winding down. We are already getting letters from the kids’ schools with supply lists and back to school events. Since we brought a house this summer our focus was all on the new house, we didn’t…
How to Use Hersheypark Accessibility Pass for an Enjoyable Trip
How to Use Hersheypark Accessibility Pass for an Enjoyable Trip When our middle son was diagnosed with Autism shortly after his third birthday, we knew his life and ours would never be the same. Slowly anxiety crept into our lives making it increasingly hard to do certain things, one of them was travel. Our first…
Four Ways to Spend Quality Daddy Time with Your Kids
Four Ways to Spend Quality Daddy Time with Your Kids As a father, I want to help my wife who chooses to be a stay at home mother and spends about 90% of her time with our children. One person with 4 kids all day can be exhausting, so when I come home from work,…
Kings Dominion Begins Fall Events with Halloween Haunt and Great Pumpkin Fest
Kings Dominion Begins Fall Events with Halloween Haunt and Great Pumpkin Fest Last year my family and I visited Kings Dominion for their Great Pumpkin Fest. We were out the park before it got dark since I knew the kids couldn’t handle the Halloween Haunt events. Starting September 23rd, Kings Dominion’s fall festivities are back…
Special Needs Parks and Playgrounds in Maryland
Special Needs Parks and Playgrounds in Maryland Since our son JB was diagnosed with Autism, life for us has changed in many ways. At almost six our son is non-verbal, and this year received an additional diagnosis of Sensory Processing Disorder. A trip to the park is always an adventure for us. Not only do…
Free Printable Checklist for Special Needs Families Planning a Cruise
Free Printable Checklist for Special Needs Families Planning a Cruise My family and I are heading on our first cruise in a few months. We’re so excited about the ship that the kids haven’t stopped talking about it for months. I’m both excited and nervous because as a special needs family we have a few…