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Our Day of Fun and Play at Casino Pier Breakwater Beach, Seaside Heights, NJ

July 7, 2018 by Lisa Pisano 14 Comments

Our Day of Fun and Play at Casino Pier Breakwater Beach, Seaside Heights, NJ

Summertime is officially here and what better way for the mom a la mode family to embrace the first TRUE weekend of summer (meaning, pure sunshine – no rain clouds to be found!) than by taking in fun and amusements at the Jersey Shore! We are Jersey Shore regulars, and spend most of our time […]

Filed Under: Fun, Kid & Family Friendly, Product Reviews & Giveaways, Things To Do, Travel Tagged With: breakwater beach, casino pier, Family Travel, Giveaway, Seaside Heights, seaside heights boardwalk

The Holiday Gift List {Hot Deals and a Giveaway!}

December 14, 2015 by Lisa Pisano 18 Comments

The Holiday Gift List {Hot Deals and a Giveaway!}

We’re in the thick of it now! Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season so far. As we begin to round the bend toward Christmas, am sharing a few treats and treasures that have caught my eye – and even some great deals and giveaways! Many make wonderful holiday gifts, stocking stuffers, “little something extras,” […]

Filed Under: Budget Friendly, Deals & Specials, Everything Fabulous, Food, Perks, Product Reviews & Giveaways, Travel Tagged With: Dunkin Donuts, dunkin donuts coffee card, hess truck, le creuset discounts, le creuset dutch oven, travel electric toothbrush, travel gifts

Heading to Walt Disney World? 10 Tips from a Seasoned Visitor…

October 21, 2015 by Lisa Pisano 5 Comments

Heading to Walt Disney World? 10 Tips from a Seasoned Visitor…

Isn’t it funny how there’s no “one” season of the year that’s designated “Visit Walt Disney World” time? Disney aficionados can make a case for heading to the Orlando area wonderland for ANY time of the year and with good reason – there’s always something new and different happening. Yet some things still manage to […]

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Everything Fabulous, Travel Tagged With: Disney, Disney Vacation Tips, Disney World, Epcot, Garden Grocer, Il Mulino, Magical Express, Memory Maker, My Disney Experience, Walt Disney World Swan

Our VIP Visit to Jenkinsons Boardwalk + Giveaway (Closed) #JenksMemory

July 30, 2015 by Lisa Pisano 32 Comments

Our VIP Visit to Jenkinsons Boardwalk + Giveaway (Closed) #JenksMemory

What’s a summer in New Jersey without a trip to Jenkinsons Boardwalk and Point Pleasant Beach?! For those who live in North Jersey or the NYC Metro area, “Jenks” is one of the closer boardwalks and Point Pleasant one of the more family friendly beach areas that aren’t too far of a drive for a […]

Filed Under: Deals & Specials, Fun, Kid & Family Friendly, Perks, Product Reviews & Giveaways, Things To Do, Travel Tagged With: Boardwalk, Giveaway, Jenkinsons, Jenkinsons Aquarium, Jenkinsons Wristband, Jersey Shore, Point Pleasant, Shark Week, summer things to do with kids, summer travel

{A la Mode on the Road} An Inside Look at Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark, Poconos

April 29, 2015 by Lisa Pisano 6 Comments

{A la Mode on the Road} An Inside Look at Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark, Poconos

“Mom – that was awesome!” is the sentiment that pretty much sums up my son’s take on Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark — the newest addition to the Camelback Resort located in the Poconos (Tannersville, PA). Roc and I had the chance to visit the largest indoor waterpark of the Northeast last week to check out the […]

Filed Under: Deals & Specials, Fun, Perks, Things To Do, Travel Tagged With: aquatopia, camelback, camelback lodge, Family Travel, family vacation ideas, indoor waterparks, Poconos

A La Mode on the Road: Our Adventures Out West in Disneyland with Disney Social Media Moms {Part 2}

December 30, 2014 by Lisa Pisano 2 Comments

A La Mode on the Road: Our Adventures Out West in Disneyland with Disney Social Media Moms {Part 2}

“When you are curious, you find interesting things to do.” – Walt Disney I jotted this quote down immediately during opening remarks at the Disney Social Media Moms Conference in Disneyland back in April because it resonated with me in so many ways. Curiosity is what got me into blogging. Curiosity is what fuels my […]

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Celebs & Pop Culture, Fun, Kid & Family Friendly, Music & Movies, Travel Tagged With: Anaheim, Ariel Winter, Baileywick, California Adventure, Cars Land, Casey Jr. Circus Train, Choo Choo Soul, David Arquette Skully, Disney Social Media Moms, Disneyland, Disneyland Hotel, Elsa and Anna, Frozen, LeVar Burton, Reading Rainbow, Sofia the First, Tim Gunn, Traveling with Kids, Walt Disney

A La Mode on the Road: Our Adventures Out West in Las Vegas & Los Angeles {Part 1}

December 29, 2014 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

A La Mode on the Road: Our Adventures Out West in Las Vegas & Los Angeles {Part 1}

Back in April, my family and set out West for adventures in Nevada and California. We started in Las Vegas, followed by a scenic drive through the desert toward Los Angeles, and culminating with the crown jewel of our journey: the Disney Social Media Moms Conference in Disneyland. Because there is so much to talk […]

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Fun, Kid & Family Friendly, Reflections, Travel Tagged With: Beverly Hills, Circus Circus, Disney Social Media Moms, Disneyland, GMC, GMC Terrain, Las Vegas with kids, Los Angeles, Siegfried and Roy Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat, terrain, The Price is Right, Traveling with Kids

A la Mode on the Road: Our Weekend in Lancaster County, PA

August 11, 2014 by Lisa Pisano 10 Comments

A la Mode on the Road: Our Weekend in Lancaster County, PA

My family and I recently visited Pennsylvania Dutch Country in Lancaster County for a little summer weekend getaway. We packed quite a bit of fun into the 36 hours we spent (we had to get home in time for my nephew’s 2-month birthday!), and my family and I agreed that one can easily spend 3-4 […]

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Food, Fun, Kid & Family Friendly, Things To Do, Travel Tagged With: Amish Buggy Rides, Choo Choo Barn, Dutch Wonderland, Family Travel, Lancaster, Miller's Smorgasbord, Pennsylvania Dutch Country

Geeking Out at CE Week New York {Giveaway Closed}

July 10, 2014 by Lisa Pisano 1 Comment

Geeking Out at CE Week New York {Giveaway Closed}

Working in the blogging space has peaked my interest in the tech world. But honestly, I’m still fairly green when it comes to gadgets, gizmos and widgets, so I jump at any chance I get to learn more about the latest in technology. I’m intrigued by products that make life simpler with the flick of […]

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Product Reviews & Giveaways, Techy Cool, Travel Tagged With: BLT Fish, CE Week, Giveaway, LG, Philips, smart home, Tech Savvy Mama, Techlicious, technology, TripIt, Withings Activite

Get Fueled Up for Summer with a $25 Sunoco Gift Card {Giveaway Closed}

May 19, 2014 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

Get Fueled Up for Summer with a $25 Sunoco Gift Card {Giveaway Closed}

Get your motor running because the unofficial start to summer is just a few days away! What better way to usher in Memorial Day Weekend than with a $25 gas card giveaway from the folks at Sunoco?! With gas prices in the NYC Metro area hovering close to $4 a gallon, a little free gas can […]

Filed Under: Fun, Product Reviews & Giveaways, Travel Tagged With: gas, gift card, Giveaway, memorial day weekend, summer travel, Sunoco

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