We received free lodging at this resort. All opinions are my own. Some families have beach trips. Others head to the mountains. For us, summer doesn’t feel complete without a few unforgettable days at Jellystone Park —and this year marks our fourth trip! When the boys were very little (4 and 2) we wanted them to have a camping experience. We made our first trip to Maryland and stayed at a Jellystone Park there. The experience was amazing and for the following summer we found a location even closer to home in Quarryville, PA.  What started as a “let’s-try-this-once” kind of getaway has turned into a cherished annual tradition that our kids (and us parents!) look forward to year after year. Here’s why this camping experience keeps calling us back: It’s the Perfect Balance of Adventure + Comfort Let’s be real, camping with kids can be a challenge. Packing a bunch of camping supplies, plus having to think about sleeping arrangements  and all the kitchen utensils makes you think twice. But Jellystone makes it easy. …

My family was given complimentary stay at The Hershey Lodge through the Sweetest Families Blogger Program 2023. As always, all opinions are my own. Last weekend we headed to Hersheys for a sweet stay at the Hershey Lodge. It was our first time experiencing the lodge stay. We stayed at The Hotel Hershey over the summer and we loved it, but we had heard great things about the Lodge being perfect for a family of young kids. So we wanted to check it out! Check in From the the moment you enter the Hershey Lodge, you feel at home. The place is so inviting, warm, cozy and comforting. We could stay all day long just at the lobby sitting by the fireplace and admiring the beautiful holiday decoration and stunning Christmas tree. At check in you get complimentary Hershey chocolate bars and they also offer a kids check in for fun. Kids get to sign the “kids at Hershey Lodge” guest book, participate in a Hershey’s candy guessing game, and receive their own chocolate surprise. …