Thrifty Family Escapades

Unique Places
Hadrosaurus foulkii: Unearthing the Fossil Site & Sculpture
Hadrosaurus foulkii: Unearthing the Fossil Site & Sculpture

Learn about the New Jersey state dinosaur and follow my Hadrosaurus trail.

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Troll Hunting: A Guide for the Burlington County Troll Trek
Troll Hunting: A Guide for the Burlington County Troll Trek

Nineteen trolls have invaded Burlington County! Read this to find the best parking spots near the trolls, information about them and fun activities in each location!

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New Jersey Educational Classes

Classes
Tiny Riders Storytime
Tiny Riders Storytime

Is your child between the ages of two and four? Take them to a Tiny Riders Storytime! If they are older there are also other programs offered throughout the year.

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Fernbrook Farms Homeschool Classes
Fernbrook Farms Homeschool Classes

Fernbrook Farms offers classes for ages 3 to 14. They teach kids about agriculture and nature. Be sure to register! My son loved them.

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Safety Town
Safety Town

Registration is now open for Safety Town this summer! Secure a spot before it is too late! This program is for children who are 5 years old and/or about to enter kindergarten.

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania
The Only Public Earthship on the East Coast
The Only Public Earthship on the East Coast

Visit an environmentally friendly Earthship! Learn about its unique construction and how you can pay it a visit.

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Fun with Kids in Easton: Crayons, Farm Animals and a Candle
Fun with Kids in Easton: Crayons, Farm Animals and a Candle

Find out all the fun things you can do in Easton! Learn about our favorite ice cream, places to go as a family and more!

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Making the Ultimate Goody Bag at the Crayola Experience
Making the Ultimate Goody Bag at the Crayola Experience

Find out how you can take home the best goody bag ever at the Crayola Experience in Easton!

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Best Free Indoor Play Area in Bucks County
Best Free Indoor Play Area in Bucks County

Visit this awesome free indoor play area in Bucks County!

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Peddler’s Village: A Year-Round Destination
Peddler’s Village: A Year-Round Destination

Currently the Fire & Frost Festival is at Peddler’s Village. Check out the icy fun!

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Learn about Swedish Christmas Traditions at the American Swedish Historical Museum
Learn about Swedish Christmas Traditions at the American Swedish Historical Museum

Read about Midsommarfest at the American Swedish Historical Museum and how you can visit the museum yourself.

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Louisiana

Louisiana
FAQs About Planning a Trip to New Orleans
FAQs About Planning a Trip to New Orleans

What should I pack? Which sites should I visit before my trip? Learn answers to these questions and more!

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Our Family Trip Down in New Orleans
Our Family Trip Down in New Orleans

These are the details of our family trip down in New Orleans with a map of our favorite spots.

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Sweden

Sweden
Staying in Stockholm and at the Airport
Staying in Stockholm and at the Airport
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Sink Below the Sea with Brickwrecks at the Vasa Museum
Sink Below the Sea with Brickwrecks at the Vasa Museum

Visit Brickwrecks before it sinks! Learn more about the Vasa and 7 other shipwrecks.

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Dining and Souvenir Shopping on the Cheap in Stockholm
Dining and Souvenir Shopping on the Cheap in Stockholm

These are the best places to cheaply dine and purchase souvenirs in Stockholm.

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FAQs About Planning a Trip to Stockholm
FAQs About Planning a Trip to Stockholm

Learn the answers to all of your burning questions about Stockholm before your trip!

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A Traveler’s Guide for Getting To Stockholm and Navigating the City
A Traveler’s Guide for Getting To Stockholm and Navigating the City

Read this article to find out the best ways to get to Stockholm and to navigate the city.

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Lorelei Lawson is a travel writer and preschool homeschool teacher in Burlington County, NJ.