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Harrisburg and Hershey PA

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wearing: pink earrings / spring sweater / mocha scarf / east/west bag / wide leg jeans / spring nail polish / sneakers /

Harrisburg is the capitol of Pennsylvania, so we had to check it out! We explored the government buildings and historical architecture, as well as the beautiful waterfront. What a pretty city! We need to go back and check out the museums too.

After Harrisburg, we drove over to Hershey PA for dinner. I mean, who doesn’t want to eat dinner in a chocolate themed restaurant? I know I do! Love!

Before dinner, we went to the Hershey Museum and learned all about how Hershey started his chocolate empire and also the history of the company and chocolate itself. What an amazing museum! If you ever visit Pennsylvania, be sure to head over to the Hershey Museum. It is an amazing experience!

After the museum, we went to the Hershey company store to shop for, you guessed it, chocolate! Check out this “snack sized” Kit Kat!

We ended up purchasing a few different types of Hershey Kisses as well as some small samples of flavors we don’t normally see in stores. Then, we headed over to the restaurant for dinner, The Chocolatier.

I enjoyed a cotton candy soda, mushroom risotto, and we shared a chocolate dessert at the end of the night. It was really fun, and the food was yummy. I would definitely go back. Loved it!

So, next time you visit Pennsylvania, definitely check out Hershey, Hersheypark, The Chocolatier, and the museum! Love!

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO

Cathy

Exploring Bellefonte PA

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wearing: pink earrings / long sleeve top / winter coat / wide leg jeans / spring nail polish / east/west bag / sneakers /

So, I heard about this amazing Italian Cafe named Bonfatto’s located in Bellefonte. Since we had never visited the Centre County, county seat, we decided to explore Bellefonte for a day.

Bonfatto’s did not disappoint. We enjoyed perfectly made coffees and a delicious lunch. Mine was a latte and my daughter enjoyed a cappuccino. Next, we ordered lunch. We both enjoyed their Bolognese which came with a salad. The cheese in the salad was amazing! The whole food experience was 10/10. We also brought a few pastries from their shop back to the hotel to enjoy later that evening. This place was so good! We plan to go back for more yummy food! Love!

In addition to food, we decided to explore Bellefonte. We left our car by the cafe and walked into town. There was a beautiful monument commemorating all of the governors who came from Bellefonte, including one from California! We were excited to see our state represented on their monument! There are more governors on the other side of the monument, my photo only shows one side.

We continued into town only to discover everything was closed since it was Sunday. I always forget about this when I am traveling. Nevertheless, we gave ourselves a walking tour of the monuments, historical buildings and landmarks, as well as the natural views. What a beautiful place! We definitely plan to go back when everything is open, not on a Sunday!

So, if you love history, historical architecture, and would love to enjoy an Italian Cafe, go visit Bellefonte!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

What’s in my spring break suitcase

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What’s in my spring break suitcase from top left: short sleeve sweater / nail polish / top coat / pink earrings / long sleeve top / wide leg trousers / mocha scarf / spring sweater / wide leg jeans / sneakers / (“IT bag” tote pictured below) /

Spring break as a GenX mother of three is much different than spring break as a college student. My spring break trip is not going to be on a beach filled with a wild MTV party. Did I just date myself? haha Does MTV still do spring break parties? Serious question. . . OK, I digress. . .

This spring break I am headed out to central Pennsylvania with my college-age daughter who does not party like it’s 1999. Instead, we are exploring places around the middle of the state. It will be fun! So, stay tuned. . .

What am I bringing on my spring break adventure? I am carrying on my suitcase and using a small portion of my spring capsule wardrobe to mix and match throughout the week. I am wearing my coat and a pair of jeans. Inside my suitcase is a second pair of jeans, trousers, boots, and several tops. When temperatures cool down, I will have a scarf and my coat.

What’s inside my spring break suitcase:

What’s inside my travel beauty bag (I have travel sizes of all these items):

Stay tuned for my adventures in central Pennsylvania!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy