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So Much Harry Potter Cosplay

Since July, we've done a bunch of fun Harry Potter-related stuff. We went to Chestnut Hill in Philadelphia to take part in their new, revamped and renamed HP festival, called Witches and Wizards Weekend. We also attended Wizard School at the Franklin Institute. This past week was my birthday, so I had an early Yule Ball for myself at home, in preparation for our Harry Potter Alliance chapter's Yule Ball, which was fantastic. 

I figured I'd share some of my photos of all the awesome Harry...

Finding The Best Ways To See Australia

Traveling to Australia is a bit of a double edged sword. On the one hand, the size of the place makes it easy to find new things to do for each day of your stay. On the other, though, this same benefit can also make your life very hard while you’re away, taking a lot of time to move between each of the things you’d like to enjoy.
Image CreditTo make this whole process easier for you, this post will be taking you through some of the best ways to see this massive country, giving you the chance...

Earn Big Cash Back on your Christmas Shopping

As we quickly approach Christmas, Swagbucks knows you still have lots of shopping to do, and they're offering big cash back for shopping online at several of your favorite retailers right now! Just go to this page to see all of the deals available and get the jump on your holiday shopping. 




In order to take advantage of the cash back, just create your Swagbucks account when prompted (it takes less than 30 seconds) and then you're all set! Your cash back comes in the form of SB points, whi...

Tips for Surviving Family Travels

The holidays are here and people will be taking to the skies and roads and spending way more time than they might like with their significant other and family. We travel as a couple and it's not always smooth sailing. The same goes for traveling with your family. Sometimes you get mad at each other. Sometimes you are crabby and snappy and sometimes things just don't go as planned. 

How can you be around each other 24/7 without wanting to murder each other on a one- or two-week vacation? I...

Earn BIG with Coupons on Swagbucks!

We're all looking for ways to save big at the register. Well, I've found a way to make every coupon I use at my local grocery store worth an extra 25¢! 



How you ask? It's as easy as 1, 2, 3! 
1) Sign up at Swagbucks.com 2) Head over to the Grocery Coupons page and start clipping coupons for your upcoming shopping trip  3) Use the coupons the next time you shop at your local grocery store. You'll earn 25 points (25¢) for every coupon you use.  That's it!&n...

Exploring Philadelphia's Suburbs

Though Philadelphia is a sprawling city with enough to keep you busy for more than a week, there's more to see nearby and a little further afield. We indulged in culture and history and art and fun, and then we went outside the city to explore a bit more and see things most tourists don't get to. 


On our way to actually stay in the city, we drove to Kennett Square, outside of Philadelphia, where Longwood Gardens lives. It's over 1,000 acres of plants, flowers, paths, and fountains. Starte...

Christmas Travel Trends

Every year, millions of people pack up their bags and head to visit family and friends. Some, like me in the past, have opted to go somewhere to get away from all that and have a less stressful holiday instead. Want to know where everyone's going, according to Christmas travel trends, so you know how crowded your destination will be? 


That's a lot of travel! We'll be staying home for Christmas this year. Where will you be going? If you need a little airport help, check out this post. ...

Visiting a Castle in Philadelphia

Our trip to Philadelphia was jam packed. In fact, we didn't even spend the whole time in Philadelphia, especially considering we stayed a majority of the trip in Hershey. I'm not opposed to a trip that feels like a road trip, and it also gave us the chance to view the surrounding areas and an excuse to get out and see other surrounding cities besides Chestnut Hill (where we went to the Witches & Wizards Weekend. 

Lancaster wasn't too far from us, and we went there, too, but we also vi...

4 Reasons Why British Columbia Is The Best Province In Canada

Canada is such a great country with some amazing cities and lots of beautiful natural landscapes to explore. On a first visit, you’ll probably go to Ontario and visit Toronto and the surrounding areas. There are so many great places to explore there but if you’re going back again and you want to go somewhere different, you should head to British Columbia. This diverse province of Canada has so many things to see and do that there truly is something for everybody there. These are just some of...

How To Keep In Shape While You Travel

It doesn’t matter where you’re off to or how long you’re going for, we all look forward to our travel plans. They offer an opportunity to relax, unwind, and escape the monotonous routines that run our everyday lives. That being said, some of these routines are important, with exercise being one of the most crucial examples. Travel can take its toll on our bodies and minds, so we need this physical activity to keep feeling our best. With that in mind, here are five ways you can stay in shape a...