Melani

Mother to 4 wonderful children, wife to one witty, but extremely nerdy husband. Aspiring super-mom - who is still anxiously awaiting the arrival of her homemaker skills & superpowers of organization to arrive from Amazon Prime.... (Seems like I placed that order a looOong time ago...)_

Joined: December 6, 2019
Articles: 4

111 Lists, Travel

111 Things to Do in the Adirondacks & Upstate New York!

Courtesy of Niagara Falls Boat Rides & Trips, Maid of the Mist

Looking to explore upstate New York and have some fun & adventure? This is the list for you! We break upstate New York into its various regions and list many fun things to do in each region. Links are provided…

Melani
February 15, 2022

Travel

11 Best Small Towns to Visit in Central Upstate New York

Best small towns & villages to visit in central upstate New York! A veritable Travel Dashboard - of Where to go, What to do, Where to stay, Where to eat, average monthly Temperature and Interesting Facts & Trivia about some of the most quaint & picturesque towns & villages in New York state!

Melani
October 14, 2021

Parenting

Promoting Literacy in Children: How to Encourage Your Children to Read More Books & Love Reading!

Note from Chip: We, as most parents, want our children to be enthusiastic readers at a young age – because we believe there to be SO MANY benefits that follow from kids being strong readers. In one of our earlier…

Melani
February 29, 2020
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Travel

Poconos Waterpark Comparison Guide: Kalahari versus Aquatopia & Great Wolf Lodge!

A side-by-side comparison of Great Wolf Lodge, Kalahari & Camelback's Aquatopia by size, # of slides, room pricing, activities, hours of operation and many more metrics to help you select the BEST water park for your family vacation!

Melani
January 22, 2020