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Photo op at Dutch Wonderland amusement park in Lancaster PA

Dutch Wonderland: It wouldn’t be the same without the Amish

Of note: 1. The boys nearly wrestled each other to the ground trying to claim the male Amish face holes. 2. The Amish don't use cameras. 3. This is your last day to enter my contest to win tickets to Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster, PA! For …

Citrus soft serve from the Dole Whip stand at Dutch Wonderland

Dutch Wonderland top treats

For me, a visit to an amusement park like Dutch Wonderland is partly about the food. Really - does this surprise you? I should hope not. But not all amusement park food is created equal. In the land of grease and sugar things can and do go downhill …

Win a day of family fun at Dutch Wonderland

Dutch Wonderland giveaway: Win family fun in Lancaster

Update: We have a winner! Congratulations to Bridget who will now get to celebrate her daughters' birthdays at Dutch Wonderland! Thanks everyone for participating. You may have noticed that I don't write a lot of posts about amusement parks. …

Family fun at Valley Forge National Historical Park

Mondays are for dreaming: Family fun at Valley Forge

Living in The First State as we do my children are growing up surrounded by physical landmarks of the American Revolution. Nothing removes time and distance more than experiencing these places firsthand, as we did on our family visit to Valley Forge …

Beau Monde Creperie in Philadelphia is surprisingly family-friendly

Family dining in Philly: Crepes at the Beau Monde

You might not think of bringing children to the Beau Monde. Like the Queen Village neighborhood it's part of, this bistro mixes grit and glam. Notoriously romantic at night with its gilded walls and mercury glass accents, on a sunny April afternoon …