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The Harsco Science Center at The Whitaker Center – a Top Family Destination in PA!

The Mint Chip Mama - The Harsco Science Center at The Whitaker Center

@whitakercenter #whitakercenter Facebook I was a kid completely obsessed with science centers. They were my favorite place to go. On a class trip, with my parents, any way I could get to a hands-on science center simply made my day. The familiar excitement and butterflies recently entered my stomach when I found out The Harsco ScienceContinue reading “The Harsco Science Center at The Whitaker Center – a Top Family Destination in PA!”

Cherry Crest Farm: One of the Top Family Destinations in Lancaster, PA

We were so lucky to visit Cherry Crest Farm on our last trip to Lancaster, PA. We saw the farm last year as we passed by in the Strasburg Railroad, but it wasn’t until a friend highly recommended it that we made it a “must see” this time around. I get why, this place wasContinue reading “Cherry Crest Farm: One of the Top Family Destinations in Lancaster, PA”

Engine, Engine, Number 9, on the Historic PA Railroad Transit Line…

If you’re choo-choo-choosing activities perfect for your locomotive lovin’ family this season, check out the historic PA railroad – The Strasburg Railroad. This 185 year old steam engine extravaganza is in Strasburg, PA. Trains Make Kids Happy! If you have a train happy kid they will be beyond thrilled to make a visit. Besides theContinue reading “Engine, Engine, Number 9, on the Historic PA Railroad Transit Line…”

Tis the Season for Turkey! Turkey Hill Experience, That Is!

With Thanksgiving approaching and everyone googling turkey recipes I sit here reminiscing about our recent Turkey Hill Experience and want to share my recipe. It’s an easy recipe – open lid, get spoon, scoop, and eat. Because people – without a doubt, my favorite type of turkey is Turkey Hill ice cream. Do you agree?Continue reading “Tis the Season for Turkey! Turkey Hill Experience, That Is!”

Dutch Wonderland – A Fantastic Family Destination!

Hear Ye Hear Ye. If you’re looking for a fun weekend getaway, look no further than Dutch Wonderland. While the water rides are hibernating for the season, the dry rides & shows are plentiful and festivals are non-stop! Amusement Parks Are Rites of Passage Few things are a young family’s rite of passage like aContinue reading “Dutch Wonderland – A Fantastic Family Destination!”