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Summer Picnic Snacks, Sunflowers and a Wasa Crackers Giveaway!

Misty Nelson, August 12, 2016

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Tech and Travel Trends Luncheon at the Fabulous Willard Hotel DC

Misty Nelson, June 22, 2016

One of the perks of my job is getting to check out cool products and places and get the scoop on what’s new and trending. Occasionally …

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Preakness Hot Air Balloon Festival, fun family events for kids in Washington DC Last weekend we finally had a rain free day (70+ days of rain this year!) and headed out to the Preakness Hot Air Balloon Festival in Ellicott City, Maryland. We had so much fun at this event last year so I was really excited we were able to take Brady again this year. Event Schedule of Hot Air Balloon Festivals Around the World The Balloon Festival is held at Turf Valley Golf Resort so it was a pretty good drive for us. It was a Friday evening and the crowd was much bigger than last year so lines for parking were pretty long. We parked at the shopping center and walked over to avoid the lines for the shuttle bus from the fairgrounds parking area. They have a street festival type set-up in the parking lot and then all the hot air balloons are spread out across the greens. Food trucks and vendors, a little train for the kids and Firetrucks. There is also a VIP/private events tent area. The lines for food were very long this year, so thankfully we had packed a few snacks. We also brought Brady's buggy car which was a big help. Lots of parents pull their kids around in little wagons too. Preakness Hot Air Balloon Festival Maryland Fun for Kids Family Events Preakness Hot Air Balloon Festival Maryland Fun for Kids Family Events There is plenty of space on the greens to layout a blanket and just enjoy watching the balloons go up and come back down. The wind delayed the balloons from taking off for us for the first hour, but then we got to see a few take flight. It's such an awesome experience, just to see all these beautiful brightly colored balloons floating through the sky. This year we waited in line and took a tethered ride on one of the balloons. I completely underestimated how loud and hot it was so unfortunately Brady was not very excited for our short ride up. My niece on the other hand loved it and wanted to go again! Preakness Hot Air Balloon Festival Maryland Fun for Kids Family Events Preakness Hot Air Balloon Festival Maryland Fun for Kids Family Events At dark everyone gathers on the greens to watch the balloon glow. Each balloon is announced and fires up his flame to make the balloon "glow" against the night sky. For the grande finale all the balloons are lit up and it's just such an awesome thing to see. I bought B a styrofoam neon glow stick and he waved it at the balloons and shouted "Wallykazaaam!" When one lit up he got so excited, truly convinced he had made it glow. In that moment I was the happiest mom in the world, just lying there with my boys watching these balloons light up the sky, listening to my son make magic. If you have a chance to visit a balloon festival with your little you should definitely go! There are lot's of them hosted throughout the summer. Check out this schedule to see where and when they are Event Schedule of Hot Air Balloon Festivals Around the World

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Preakness Hot Air Balloon Festival- Up up and Away!

Misty Nelson, May 24, 2016

Preakness Hot Air Balloon Festival, fun family events for kids in Washington DC Last weekend we finally had a rain free day (70+ days of rain …

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DC Family Fun – Tulips + the Festival of Spring at Burnside Farms VA

Misty Nelson, May 3, 2016

Burnside Farms Festival of Spring, family fun in Northern Virginia. Blog notes, DC fun for kids, family friendly events Washington DC, things to do with …

A Stroller That Fits In Your Bag! The gb Pockit Stroller is a Must Have for Moms

Misty Nelson, April 23, 2016

This post was sponsored by @GBChildUsa as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received the gb Pockit to facilitate my review. All …

Family Travel | Goodbye Snowy Blizzard, Hello Sunny Beaches!

Misty Nelson, January 29, 2016

Sharing tips for family travel and how we save up for our vacations. I’m not a fan of snow. Yes, I think its beautiful when …

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Washington DC Attractions- Christmas at the US Botanic Gardens

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Washington DC Attractions- Christmas at the Botanic Gardens

Misty Nelson, December 5, 2015

We are so lucky to live in a city full of fun kid friendly things to do. Any day of the week I can pull …

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First Time Build-A-Bear Birthday Fun

Misty Nelson, November 19, 2015

So my little guy just turned two and we wanted to celebrate the big milestone with something special. We are having his party closer to Thanksgiving …

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Continued- Washington DC with Kids- Fall Harvest Fest at Belvedere Plantation

Misty Nelson, November 2, 2015

continued post from our day trip -Fall Harvest Fest at Belvedere Plantation. After we made our way through the petting farm we headed to the …

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Washington DC with Kids- Fall Harvest Fest at Belvedere Plantation

Misty Nelson, November 2, 2015

I have to admit, I stumbled upon the Belvedere Plantation in Fredericksburg completely by accident. We were actually headed to Kings Dominion for probably the 1oth …

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Keep Kids Entertained in the Car With This Fun App

Misty Nelson, August 5, 2015

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DisneyPixarCarsToGo #CollectiveBias Sometimes I get to try fun …

Chuggington a Traintastic Adventure at the Baltimore Railroad Museum

Misty Nelson, August 1, 2015

Railroad Museums – the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum in Maryland My little train lover woke up extra excited this morning. “Chug-chug-chug-chug mama” he said …

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