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Interview with Jo Steel – Million Stories “Faceplant” Series

What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur? The answer is never the same, but it always involves a journey of self discovery, hard work, and real life experiences with the good, bad and the ugly. Million Stories highlights the stories behind some very successful entrepreneurs and how their own faceplants in business and in life have helped them become who they are. I interviewed the incredibly talented Jo Steel. Jo is a advocate for mental health,  and shares the joy of letting creativity AND authentic self shine thorough their work. Watch our interview below!

Interview with Finn Lee-Epp Paw Patrol:The Mighty Movie

Your favorite pups are back in Paw Patrol :The Mighty Movie! More fun and adventure then ever, led by their brave leader, Ryder! I had the chance to interview with the voice of Ryder from Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie! Finn Lee-Epp discusses how he got the role and how he relates to Ryder on a personal level. This young man is a very talented actor and is the perfect person to give a voice to the leader of the pack.

Paw Patrol Inspired Caramel Apples

It’s National Caramel Apple Day and we’re celebrating with a PAWsome sweet treat! Make your own Rubble-inspired caramel apple to share with your kids! PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie Now is now available to watch at home on Digital! I am so excited to partner with Paramount Home Entertainment to share this fun recipe with you!

Apple Spice Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Nothing says fall like warm, delicious baked apple recipes. I am sharing one of my favorite fall recipes with you today! These Apple Spice Cupcakes are divine and the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting puts them over the top. Each bite transports you to a cozy fall day with a cool breeze and crips leaves falling all around you. A perfect fall treat. Get the full recipe below! 

Star Trek – Vulcan Salute Sandwiches

It’s Trek-tember for only a few more days, but this fun recipe last all year long! To celebrate the Home Entertainment of Star Trek: Prodigy: Season 1, Episodes 11-20, I’m excited to share this fun and festive recipe inspired by the well known Star Trek symbol for Live Long and Prosper – the Vulcan Salute!

See The Jonas Brothers: The Tour In DC

We are totally in our Jonas Brothers era at the moment. The Jonas Brothers are on tour giving the fans what they want. The brothers are performing songs from all five albums every night of the tour. This makes for a really fun show with lots of blasts from the past. Not only do the brothers give it their all, but they have an amazing band and background vocalists who give a top tier performance. The energy is high, the outfits are fun and the music makes you want to get out of your seat and dance!

13 Reasons to Visit Hersheypark This Halloween

We love fall and all things Halloween. Hersheypark at Halloween is a vibe. Hersheypark is open for seven weekends from Sept. 15 through Oct. 29, 2023, for its Hersheypark Halloween seasonal event and Dark Nights immersive haunt experience, with new offerings both day and night. My family and I love experiencing Hersheypark during all four season. Halloween at Hershey is full of spooky fun for families and they are taking their scare levels up like never before. This years guests can experience more spooks, more treats, eats and scares than ever before! I’m sharing our 13 reasons to visit Hersheypark… Read More

A Million Miles Away – Inspiration Behind the Film & Interview

 A Million Miles Away celebrates the unlikely quest of José Hernández and his family as they navigate the unimaginable hurdles standing between him and his dream. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Alejandra Márquez Abella. This is a story about chasing dreams, overcoming obstacles and love. Family love, romance, brotherly love, and love for the dream. I truly felt a deep connection with the people I was watching as the story unfolds. This is a must  watch!

Make Your Own TMNT Cheese Pizzas!

Shell yeah! It’s pizza time! Celebrating National Cheese Pizza Day with TMNT: Mutant Mayhem inspired personal pizzas. Cowabunga! Get the recipe below. Get creative and have fun with it. Channel your turtle power and enjoy! 

Monster High The Movie – DIY Locker Craft

School is in session! Starting the school year off with my favorite Monster High boys and ghouls and this super cute locker craft! In celebration of the release of Home Entertainment Monster High The Movie, I am excited to share this fun DIY coffin shape locker box inspired by the halls of Monster High! 

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I’m Robyn and I’m so happy you stopped by! I live in the DC Metro with my husband and three kids. I’m passionate about mom life, parenting, “being in the know,” and sharing my opinions! I hope your visit to my blog makes you smile, encourages you, or perhaps inspires an idea or two along the way.

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🎃👻 @hersheypark Halloween is back and sweete 🎃👻 @hersheypark Halloween is back and sweeter (and spookier) than ever! We are sharing our favorites and can’t miss experiences! 

🎃Must-Do Experiences at Hersheypark Halloween! 

1️⃣ Trick-or-Treat Trail 🍬
Trick-or-treat your way through Treatville! Starting at park open through 8:30 PM every Friday–Sunday. Don’t miss the candy stops inside Hershey’s Chocolate World too!

2️⃣ Shaq-A-Licious Laff Trakk 🎢
Take a spin on the all-new Shaq-A-Licious Laff Trakk – Hersheypark’s funhouse-style coaster with a seasonal glow-up that’s perfect for families. This is such a fun overlay of this ride! 

3️⃣ Monster Ball 🎶
Head to Shake, Rattle & Glow: Monster Ball where kids can dance, glow, and even vote for their favorite Monster of the Year! This is our favorite thing of the night! 🪩

4️⃣ ZooAmerica Creatures of the Night 🦉
On weekends in October, explore the zoo after dark, it’s a whole new way to see the animals when the sun goes down. Very cool! 

5️⃣ Dark Nights Haunted Houses & Scare Zones 😱
Starting at 6 PM every Friday–Sunday, face your fears inside haunted houses like Twisted Carnevil and Haunted Coal Mine, or creep through scare zones filled with fog and frights. Get a “No Boo”necklace if you are wanting to walk these areas and not be scared! 

6️⃣ Rides in the Dark 🌙
Feel the rush of Hersheypark’s iconic coasters like Candymonium, Lightning Racer, and Wildcats Revenge! Thrilling rides with all the lights off! 

7️⃣ Dark Nights Tasting Pass & Seasonal Eats 🍟
Foodies rejoice! The Dark Nights Tasting Pass lets you try 5 limited-time bites like pumpkin whoopie pie, walking dead taco, fall out fries, and more. Pair it with fan favorites like King Size Shakes or warm s’mores for the ultimate sweet + spooky treat.

📅 Hersheypark Halloween is happening weekends now through Nov 2nd. 

👉 Tag your boo crew & start planning your sweet + spooky adventure today! 🍫🦇

#HersheyparkHalloween #DarkNights #MonsterBall #FamilyFun #Halloween2025 #Hersheypark #familytravel #sweetestplaceonearth #hersheypa #hersheychocolate
⚾✨ Summer in DC means baseball, live music, an ⚾✨ Summer in DC means baseball, live music, and memories that last all season long! The Nationals Summer Concert Series is the ultimate doubleheader.
First, cheer on the Nats at Nationals Park, then stick around as the field transforms into a stage for an incredible post-game concert. 🎶🌙 Sam Hunt was awesome! 

It’s the perfect night out with friends and family,
great food, exciting baseball, and live music under the stars. ⚾️❤️🙌

🎤 Who’s joining me for the next Nationals Summer Concert Series? Your ticket that day includes that evenings summer concert! 🎶 🎉

#Natitude #GameDayVibes #FamilyFun #washingtondc #washingtonnationals #samhunt #summer
🎲🍔 UNPLUG Tuesdays at @silver_diner 🎉 Loo 🎲🍔 UNPLUG Tuesdays at @silver_diner 🎉
Looking for a fun (and phone-free 📵) way to connect as a family this summer? Look no further! 

🍽️ Enjoy award-winning, healthier kids meals starting at just $5.99
🎯 Play and bond with a classic game at your table, yours to keep!
🎲 A new old-school game each week, courtesy of Silver Diner
📵 Ditch the screens and make real memories with great food + great fun!
BONUS: Silver Diner Kids Club members get an extra surprise during UNPLUG Tuesdays! 🙌
🗓️ Tuesdays, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

The food was delicious and the kid confessions game was a ton of fun! Come hungry. Leave smiling. 😊 

#UnplugTuesdays #SilverDiner #FamilyFunNight #NoScreensJustSmiles #KidsClub #familyfun #unplug
NOW OPEN: Capital Confectionery at the @gaylordnat NOW OPEN: Capital Confectionery at the @gaylordnational 🧁🍫🎂🍰🍨

Step into a sweet lover’s dream—this brand-new confectionery is filled wall to wall with sweets, gourmet chocolates, gelato, baked goods and more! 😍✨

Whether you’re visiting the Gaylord or just strolling the Harbor, make sure to pop in for a delicious experience for the whole family! 

📍 Located inside the Gaylord National Resort
📅 Open daily
🍫 Gourmet goodies made in house

A tempting selection of gourmet cupcakes, delicate macarons, rich bon bons, celebration cakes, and refreshing gelato awaits you! 😍🎉

#CapitalConfectionery #NationalHarborEats #GaylordNational #atriumvibes #atriumsweets #FamilyFunDMV #NowOpen #nationalharbor
☀️🌭Summer time is my favorite time! I love ☀️🌭Summer time is my favorite time! I love to host a fun outdoor picnic or bbq but I don’t serve basic! There’s hot dogs… and then there’s @zweigles 🌭🔥 (AD) 

✨ It’s not just a hot dog—it’s a Zweigle’s.

🎉Serve up Zweigle’s at your next bbq and up your grill game! Don’t forget to add fun toppings and condiments to complete your hot dog bar!

🌭These are so delicious…the snap of that first bite is so yummy! A real backyard BBQ legend! 

📍Find these delicious hotdogs at Wegmans and grill up a good time this summer! 

#Zweigles  #GrillSeason #NotJustAHotDog  #hostwiththemost #bbq #familyfun #outdoorparty #hostwiththemost #summervibes☀️
🎬✨ The movies just got a MAJOR upgrade at the 🎬✨ The movies just got a MAJOR upgrade at the brand-new @paragon_theaters at @foundersrowshops ✨🎬

Here’s why you NEED to check it out:
🍿 Lux Box heated recliners with tray tables
🎧 Dolby Atmos sound + laser projection
🎥 Massive Axis15 Extreme 65-ft screen
🍕 Dine-in service—order straight from your seat
🎟️ Over 600 plush seats across 7 luxe screens
💰 $8 sneak previews through June 30
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 $2 kids’ movies & $5 Tuesdays
🅿️ Free parking at Founders Row
🌟 Soft open now, grand opening July 1!
Plus: curated film series, sensory-friendly screenings, game day watch parties, and more. It’s not just a theater—it’s your new go-to hangout spot.
📍Located in Founders Row, Falls Church—right outside Arlington!
Tag your movie crew below 🎞️👇 

#ParagonTheaters #FoundersRow #DMVMovieNight #LuxuryCinema #ArlingtonVA #FallsChurchFun #familyfun #familyentertainment #momlife #movienight
Watching @disneystudios #liloandstitch with my Oha Watching @disneystudios #liloandstitch with my Ohana at the @alamodrafthousedc 🍿🌺 Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten. 🥰

We love visiting the Alamo Drafthouse for movies and family fun! They had a special Family Party for Lilo & Stitch featuring fun items like Stitch ears and cool merch like this popcorn bucket! 🤩 The movie was amazing, go see it! 

At the Alamo Drafthouse you can experience: 

🎬 Unique screenings for all ages & tastes
🍔 Full menu + bar service right to your seat
🎉 Special events, cult classics, and family-friendly fun

Whether you’re with the kids, on a date, or flying solo—this is movie night, upgraded. Visit the Alamo Drafthouse this summer for the ultimate movie theater experience! 🎬

#AlamoDrafthouse #MovieNightDoneRight #DinnerAndAMovie #AllThePopcorn #familyfunday #liloandstitch #disney #familyfun #ohana
📍Head to @mount_vernon for a perfect mix of fun 📍Head to @mount_vernon for a perfect mix of fun, history, and fresh air this summer! 

🌿 Explore beautiful gardens & historic grounds
🏡 Step inside George Washington’s iconic home
🐑 Meet heritage-breed animals on the working farm
🍽️ Dine at the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant. The food here is delicious and the service is excellent! We came here for Mother’s Day and it was a real treat! 
📸 Snap photos where history really comes alive!

Plus:
🎉 Special summer events
🎟️ Free admission for kids under 5
🚗 Just a short drive from D.C.!
Create memories your kids will remember—and enjoy a day of exploring together! 

#MountVernon #FamilyDayTrip #MomLife #HistoricAdventures #Summer2025 #DCwithKids #TravelBackInTime #FamilyFunDay #Georgewashington #washingtondc
Make this “For your enjoy MINT” gift basket fe Make this “For your enjoy MINT” gift basket featuring tasty @buttermints for someone special in your life! Perfect for Mother’s Day, teachers appreciation or anyone’s day you’d like to brighten! ☀️💛

💛@buttermints are so creamy and delicious! 
💛Hand crafted and made with simple ingredients
💛24 handcrafted flavors to choose from
💛All-natural ingredients, no dyes or preservatives

🎉Use my code MOMSMAGNIFICENT10 for 10% off + let me know which flavor you love! (ad) 

💐They are the perfect addition to any gift basket you are making. I love the flavor variety! The Raspberry Crème & Lime Ricky flavors are amazing! 🥰

#buttermints #giftideas #teacherappreciation #mothersday #giftbasket #giftideas #giftsforher #mint
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