Author: Jaqueline Spadoni

Visiting Cape May County Zoo in NJ

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When my first born was one year old, we took him to our local zoo for a day trip. He was too little and even though he had a good time, he didn’t understand much at that age. So a week ago he started school on pre-K 4 and out of the sudden he started to ask about animals in the zoo and his curiosity grew. So yesterday we planned a fun family day trip down to Cape May to visit the County Zoo. I’ve heard great things about the park and zoo and decided that it was worth the drive. From our house in North Jersey to Cape May it’s about 2 hours and a half drive. So we planned accordingly to go to the zoo first and then spend the day down the shore. The Cape May County Zoo is open every day except for Christmas, weather permitting. The hours of operation are from 10:00 am until 3:30pm in the winter and 10:00am until 4:30pm in the summer. One of the best features …

How I Wear Sneakers with Casual Outfits

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When it comes to seasonless footwear, sneakers are at the top of the list. They’re laid-back, comfy, and go with basically any casual outfit during any season. Sneakers, tennis shoes, trainers, active shoes, whatever you want to call them, it’s unlikely they’ll ever go out of style. You don’t have to be an athlete or even a gym rat to wear sneakers on a regular basis. If you like the casual sporty look and wants a few ideas of how to wear it, keep reading! Tee shirt, blazer and jeans Three things that I consider staple items in my closet. The white low top sneakers makes the outfit sporty but you could wear it to many occasions! Throw in a hat for a bad hair day and you are ready to go! Sweatshirt and Leggings This is my go to outfit for a busy day. You can’t go wrong with a black legging and sweatshirt over it. Add a cool white sneaker and comfort is guaranteed! Biker shorts, tee and a hat I’ve been living …

Summer Fun at the Land of Make Believe

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Thank you Land of Make Believe for hosting us. As always, all opinions are still 100% my own. Summer is all about making family memories, and this year we have taken that very seriously. The boys are in perfect ages to explore tons of activities and cool places New Jersey has to offer. So when I learned about Land of Make Believe, I knew that it was a destination I had to plan a trip to. The Land of Make Believe is a family-owned amusement park that features carnival-like rides, a water park, a Christmas barn, a few farm animals, some make- believe entertainment and much more. It was designed specifically for little children, so it is ideal for family with young kids. But seriously, anyone at this park will have an amazing time. I really like the whole concept of how it all started around 60 years ago. “Land of Make Believe’s founder designed & built with the dream of providing affordable Family fun. No longer would parents be “passive spectators.” They would, in …

Transform Your Backyard This Fall With These 5 Ideas

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Spring may be a few months away but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t start thinking about ways to transform and improve your backyard once it’s here! Did you know that eventually all types of your exterior tile or natural stone will suffer from the awful weather due to exposure to those elements regardless of where you live? You might want to think of ways to really improve the look of your outdoor space, especially before you tend to use most of your time back there once the weather improves.  There are several ways to improve your backyard and can also cost a lot of money depending on your space and what you want to do. My advice would be to start with something big first and then add small touches here and there. Here’s a few ideas of what I mean. Try New Landscaping One of the biggest ways you can transform your backyard is by adding new landscaping. I don’t mean to start from scratch if you already have a great lawn but there …

Comfy Outfits for Family Fun Days

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Summer is almost coming to an end and this year Gabriel starts going to school full time. So we are enjoying family fun days to the fullest. Every time I plan a day of fun I also plan my outfit accordingly. With two boys 2 and 4 years old I am constantly running around and playing with them so comfort is key. Below are three outfits I used on the last few adventures with my family. Since is nice and warm I always end up choosing tee and shorts that are so versatile and easy to style. I am loving this length of denim bermuda. It’s super comfortable and looks very cute with a tucked in tee shirt! For the Festival of ballooning I wore it with a graphic tee shirt, chunky sneakers and my go to belt bag. The baseball hat is perfect for a bad hair day and makes your outfit stylish and casual! Shein has a pack that comes with 3 baseball hat in white, black and nude color for only $10! …

Fun Day at Wild West City in NJ

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Thank you Wild West City for hosting us. As always, all opinions are still 100% my own. Yesterday we had the opportunity to visit Wild West City for a day filled with fun and excitement. If you follow me on Instagram you probably got a peek of what we experienced, but if you have not I will tell you all details about this family fun day here on this post. Some of you might be asking what exactly is Wild West City. So lets get into it. What is Wild West City? Wild West City is a family-friendly western themed park that makes you feel like you are living in the 1800’s right in Dodge City, Kansas. They present an interactive adventure bringing tales of the wild west to life through historical characters, dramatizations and demonstrations by period craftsmen. These live action shows are presented every 15 minutes right on Main Street and there is even crowd participation including a few events with children participation. These live action shows were very fun to watch and …

Summer Midi Dresses Under $25!

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When it comes to summer, I love to get new dresses and this season I was all about the midi length. The ones I style today are all under $25. Very cute and affordable plus you can dress up or down! Also with code PADONI you can get an extra 15% off your entire purchase at Shein. For these three styles I picked flat sandals and slide sandals for a comfy and casual daily look. I am loving the tiered style and this mint green floral cami dress is just perfect. The material is lightweight and not sheer. The small is true to size and fits like a glove. Only $21! Search ID: 2560351 https://shein.top/5fkxwbz The second option is my favorite so far. Looks cute with flats or heel. The detailed knitted shoulder adds charm to the dress and the tiered style is so pretty! Only $24! Search ID: 1981595 https://shein.top/ya6fugv Last but not least, this floral midi dress I have shared with you guys before and that I am using a lot this summer. …

New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning- All You Need to Know

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Thank you New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning for hosting us. As always, opinions are still 100% my own. Last Friday we experienced views of a lifetime! We went for the first time to the 38th annual New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning, the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America. The festival of ballooning took place at Solberg Airport in Readington, NJ for three days (July 23-25). The New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning features concerts, family entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, fireworks, balloon glow and much more. Not to mention that the festival is super Instagram-worthy. So if you’re looking for a way to uniquely celebrate the summer with your family, keep reading to learn all about this festival and hopefully if you have not attended this year, you can plan for next year which will happen on July 29-31, 2022. About the Balloons    For our family, watching the hot air balloons take off in the sky was the best part of the festival. The kids would …

Liberty Science Center- The New Dino Dig Exhibit

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Thank you Liberty Science Center for inviting us to preview the Dino Dig Adventure. As always, this post is 100% my opinion. My boys have been on a dinosaur phase. They love everything from books to toys, they play dinosaurs around the house pretending they are one and are so excited to learn things when it has to do with these magnificent prehistoric creatures. So I was super excited to be invited to spend the day exploring Liberty Science Center in Jersey City and to preview their new exhibit Dino Dig Adventure which will be open to the public tomorrow, July 21. In addition to the already amazing exhibits and experiences, LSC is also offering fun ways to learn all about dinosaurs! Families of all ages can enjoy a wide range of activities to keep kids bodies and minds active. The Dino Dig is set up outside on the second floor. It is a rooftop with beautiful views of the NYC skyline. Guests of all ages are invited to be real paleontologists for the day …

Outfits I Wore in Cape Cod

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It’s been a while since I shared some daily outfits. So today I rounded up some of the looks I wore while at our trip to the Lighthouse Inn in Cape Cod, MA. I linked everything for you guys! The weather there was beautiful. Not too hot and just the perfect beach breeze. During the day I spent mostly in my swimsuits. Then I would dress up for dinner and for breakfast at the restaurant. Check them out and tell me in the comment section which one is your favorite! Also use code PADONI for 15% off any purchase made at Shein.