Travel

#DiscoverNBBeaches – Gardner Creek Beach

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We are enjoying our summer and setting out each week, or so to #discoverNBbeaches to share with you. We hope you are enjoying this series, and would love any suggestions on beaches to visit!
A recent outing, on a cool and breezy Spring day, led us to explore Gardner Creek Beach on route 825, NB. It is located along the Fundy coast between Saint John and St. Martin’s, about 1.5 hours drive from Moncton, 30 minutes from Saint John, and about 15 minutes from St. Martin’s.

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#DiscoverNBBeaches – Irving Nature Park

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In 2017, we ( the boys and I) spent our summer in Quispamsis, caring for my mom after her stroke. Exploring beaches was one of the things we did to get away from the hospital and get the boys outside. We went to the Irving Nature Park a few times over the summer, and here are some of our photos and the details on the park.

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Travel Tuesday – Order Your FREE Canadian Travel Guides

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This is the time of year that many provinces are sending out their free travel guides. If you are planning a trip or just want to explore your home province, these guides are a fabulous resource. 

Yes, all the info is available online, but I find when planning out my days or longer trips, having the paper guide to browse, is much more pleasant. I then use my phone or laptop to research details, like visiting websites for accommodations, restaurants, and activities.

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Maple Sugar Camps & Maple Syrup Producers in New Brunswick

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Maple Sugar Camps and Maple Producers in New Brunswick

March means Maple Syrup, Sugar Camps, Maple Candy, Maple Cones, and many other yummy treats! 

As a local Moncton mom, I enjoy sharing family-friendly activities around New Brunswick, like Sleigh Rides in New Brunswick, Outdoor Skating In Moncton, Sliding Hills in New Brunswick, and more.

We update our list of Maple Sugar Camps and Maple Syrup Producers every March to help you support local New Brunswick producers. Last updated March 2025. Always check details directly with locations for pricing and detailed schedules.

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Road Tripping – An Organized Vehicle

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Heading out on a road trip can be a fun adventure, but it often requires planning and organization. I have put together some ideas to help keep your vehicle organized and functioning for everyone in the family, including your dog (if you have one). All of these items are things that can remain in your car, for easy access. Most are compact or collapsible.

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Winter Festivals and Events in Family-Friendly New Brunswick

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Winter Festivals in New Brunswick
Winter Festivals and Events In New Brunswick

UPDATED FOR WINTER 2024/2025 EVENTS – Are you looking for the scoop on Family-Friendly Winter Festivals in New Brunswick? We have you covered with all the details as they become available for family-friendly festivals in New Brunswick.

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Travel Tuesday – Protecting Electronics During Winter Travel

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Keep Your Electronics Warm

Winter is here and it’s cold! So let’s talk about what this does to your electronics, cellphones, tablets, cameras, etc…

When hiking, snowshoeing, skiing or enjoying other outdoor activities, we all like to have our cameras or cellphones on hand to preserve the memories. Have you ever noticed your devices acting sluggish, or the battery draining quicker than normal? Here are some tips to help with common cold-weather problems you may encounter.

Batteries:

Cold weather drains your batteries quicker and therefore can lead to safety issues and disappointment. 

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Day Trips In New Brunswick With Kids

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Day Trips In New Brunswick With Kids

For many summers now, we have been doing day trips from our home in Moncton, NB. With two children that are almost 10 years apart in age, we have tried to find adventures that are interesting for both boys. While some day tripping adventures have been the entire family, many have been just myself and the kids, while hubby is working. Keeping this in mind, many of the day trips are doable with one adult and a couple children.

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Weekend Wanderings – Jack Frost Children’s Winterfest

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This post is sponsored by Jack Frost Children’s Winterfest.* 

Our Weekend Wanderings took us to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, in late February. We packed up the car with our family of 4 and were on the road to the Jack Frost Children’s Winterfest. Only a few hours from Moncton, this was the perfect weekend adventure. For this particular adventure, we left Moncton around noon on Friday and arrived back home Sunday at suppertime. Our VIP Package included hotel stay for 2 nights, welcome bag for the kids upon arrival, snacks each night (if you are at the hotel at the time), breakfast with various kids show characters and early access to the sites each day.

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