Travel
Kings Dominion Events | BBQ and Brew Fest 2018
Summer means theme parks for my family, and we had a new one to experience last weekend: Kings Dominion near Richmond, Virginia. Not only was this our first experience at the park, but we arrived in time to kick off one of the premiere Kings Dominion Events. Here’s what we learned about Kings Dominion BBQ[more ...]
Bon Voyage Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno Review
The Bon Voyage Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno is one of the best new character breakfast offerings at Walt Disney World. It features a few things that make breakfast at Disney’s Boardwalk my favorite meal of the day: pastries, eggs, mimosas, Bellinis, and Flynn Ryder. So you know I had to make it happen! I mean,[more ...]
2019 Disney Dining Plan Details
Some good news for the Disney lovers out there today: 2019 Walt Disney World package rates were released this morning with a little extra something added to the Dining Plan. The 2019 Disney Dining Plan will still include an alcohol option (as well as non-alcoholic specialty drinks) and 2 snacks. 2019 Disney[more ...]
No Horsing Around! Whispering Canyon Cafe Review
During each trip to Walt Disney World, I make a point to visit a Disney dining option I haven’t been to before. On my last trip we went over to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to have brunch at Whispering Canyon Cafe! This is a great resort option for breakfast, lunch or dinner that promises to make[more ...]
7 Unique Souvenirs and Ways to Remember Your Disney Vacation
The trip was wonderful- magical even! But it’s over and you’re heading home. Will you remember your Disney vacation in detail? Will your magical memories of Disney be cherished forever? Time to think beyond the typical Disney souvenirs. Here are 7 unique ways to remember your Disney vacation. A Disney vacation may be[more ...]
Custom Magic Band Covers From My Fantasy Bands
I received these custom Magic Band covers from My Fantasy Bands as part of the Glamping Blogger 2017 retreat. I was not compensated for this review, I just really loved the way they prettied up my Magic Band! Last Halloween I spent a few days in the wilderness- exploring, of course. Any good Wilderness[more ...]
A Disneyland Christmas Survival Guide (Yes, You Can Survive Christmas at Disneyland!)
A Disneyland Christmas is the stuff kids’ dreams are made of! And to be honest- mine too. I love spending Christmas at Disneyland and you will too. If you prepare, that is. Please: Christmas time at Disneyland is not for the faint of heart! Here are 5 tips to surviving a Disneyland Christmas this year. Disneyland[more ...]
Why You’ll Love Hershey Lodge Hershey PA
Being a Sweetest Mom Ambassador means I get to spend a lot of time in Hershey, PA this year! And one of my favorite places to stay is at the Hershey Lodge Hershey PA. It has it all for family fun: from characters, to the onsite Hershey Lodge water park, to fab Hershey Lodge restaurants![more ...]
Patty Holliday
Patty is a 40-ish mother of four living in Virginia. A bit geeky, sometimes sarcastic, lover of a candid confession. She's trying to love running, she swears. But much like her marathon, it’s taking a very long time. Ahem. She's searching for the perfect way to balance family, work, travel, and fitness. Perfect defined as high on fun, low on guilt.
