My mom is becoming a great-grandmother and she couldn't be more happier, which means I'm becoming a great aunt. When Thread The Word reached out about being featured in my Holiday Gift Guide this year I had other ideas for who and what I would choose to feature on the...
If you're looking for a gift idea for a family member who enjoys reading, I recommend The Mongol Ascension by Andrew Varga. This is the first book on my gift guide for 2024. It's great for YA audiences, readers of Percy Jackson, and anyone who can imagine Harry Potter meets...
Take a trip with a family on their annual summer vacation to visit the family's hotel in Italy. The scenes in this movie were spectacular, and they made me want to fly to Italy and spend my holiday at the hotel. Imagine celebrating Christmas in August, if you love Christmas...
My kids have been lovers of Anime since they were two and three years old. The movies have been a favorite of theirs for years. When they were younger, we watched Ponyo every day for a year, sometimes twice a day. So it was no surprise that as they got...
I've been a fan of Starlux Games for a few years since I added them to my gift guide and I have been writing about their toys and gifting them to friends and family ever since. I've shared about Glow Battle Ninja before and I still stand behind this brand...
I’ve been bragging about our Toniebox since I first had the chance to check them out at Sweet Suite at Home. When we received ours I was super excited to share how much we enjoy and love ours. It’s a great way to share precious memories with your child and you don’t have to worry…
This has been one weird year for lots of us. What we’re all going through is unlike anything we have experienced in the past. I don’t know anyone who can say they have lived though the challenges we have, especially our kids and how they are having to adjust with school and learning. My two…
Parents, Deadpool & Wolverine will be streaming on Disney+ starting November 12th, and you should be prepared. I’ve shared my thoughts in my review of the movie and why I thought it should be for older teens. So if you’re a parent of younger kids you may want to screen the movie before they have…
Logline When gamer Mats Steen died at age 25, his parents mourned what they thought was an isolated life. It was only once they had access to his blog that they discovered the deep friendships he created virtually before passing away from a degenerative muscular disease. The Remarkable Life of Ibelin is a transformative journey…
Enjoy Remarkable Sound with Sonoflow by 1More Having reliable headphones today is just as important as your phone, regardless of your age and especially if you travel. Amazingly, we traveled without headphones in the past, you could not tell that now. We have a large family and it seems like we are constantly replacing headphones,…
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…
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…
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…
My family and I were looking forward to the Inaugural Season when cruising on the Carnival Firenze in May 2024. I made them change our west coast cruise we had planned for 2025 and we ended up booking a cruise the year after our 2023 cruise because I wanted us to be among the first…
You know I love to travel. And traveling with a special needs child has its own challenges. But these safety rules are pretty universal. Traveling opens you up to thieves who try to take advantage of your distractions and bad habits. There are plenty of ways to protect yourself from harm when you follow these…
There is something magical about having an exotic wedding. It could be on a pristine beach on some tropical island, and you want to recapture the magic of an earlier visit, or you want to have something special for your wedding. Destination weddings are beautiful, but there are some things you need to know before…
There will always be tech gadgets that tempt you into making a mindless insta-buy. Shopping online makes it ridiculously easy. Apple Pay users just tap a button, glance at their iPhone, and the purchase is complete. Depending on where you live, you can have couriers deliver your Apple tech the same day you order it…
Apple’s Spring Loaded event in April came later than expected and with many expectations. The only thing we knew for sure was that it would be the introduction of a new iPad with a Mini-LED display. They didn’t disappoint. They also finally delivered AirTag which has been floating around the rumor mill for 2 years….
I love to travel. I found over the years that it’s important to have the right things with you wherever you go. Whether you fly domestically or internationally, these items will make your experience so much better. A Decent Suitcase Sometimes you get what you pay for. This is true for suitcases too. Cheap suitcases…
Six Things To Do at Hersheypark Camping Resort Have you ever wanted to visit the Sweetest Place on Earth? There are so many great things to do in Hershey without ever stepping foot into the park. On our most recent trip to Hershey, we stayed at the Hersheypark Camping Resort again. It was our third…
We love spending time in Hershey, it’s not only the sweetest place on earth but it’s also filled with loads of fun for the family. One of our favorite things to do when visiting is making at stop at Chocolate World. It’s the flagship store filled with all things Hershey’s Chocolate. The store has lots…
Get Up Close and Personal With Zoo America Tour Last month we spent a weekend in Hershey celebrating my daughter’s 10th birthday. We love visiting Hersheypark and spending time in the Sweetest Place on Earth. We spent the day at the park, followed by dinner at the new restaurant at the Hershey Lodge. The following…
