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The Scents of Summer that Bring Me Back #SensationalMemories

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When I think back to my family vacations growing up, they almost always center around enjoying the outdoors. From our RV trip through Canada when I was 10 to multiple trips to a cabin on a lake when I was in my teens, they all shared a similar theme. My parents would load us up, and we would travel to a simple place where we would swim, fish, grill, read, play board games and just relax. My parents still love to vacation in this way, which is why my boys have enjoyed experiences like staying in this super nice cabin on a lake in 2009.

Cabin Vacation Summer 2009

And why I jumped at the opportunity to stay at Rutger’s Lodge in 2012 for a long Mother’s Day weekend.

Family Vacation Rutgers Lodge Mothers Day Weekend Cabin

We love to smell the fresh air, pine trees, and campfires.

Family Vacation Rutgers Lodge Mothers Day Weekend Dock

These are the smells of summer for me. These are the smells that bring me back to a simple time and place. A place where we can slow down and just enjoy.

Family Vacation Rutgers Lodge Mothers Day Weekend Warren on Deck

We enjoy nature and each other.  We live in the moment and savor it.

Family Vacation Rutgers Lodge Mothers Day Weekend Lu on Dock

And I capture images like these and look back fondly on it all. From how my kids have grown since then, and what a fun vacation we experienced.

Family Vacation Rutgers Lodge Mothers Day Weekend on the water

These are the moments that make the hard times worth it. The day to day grind that can get us down becomes worth it.

Family Vacation Rutgers Lodge Mothers Day Weekend CampfireWhat are the smells that bring you back to fond travel memories?

Sensational Memories Arm and Hammer Scholastic Sweepstakes

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Arm and Hammer realizes scent is the most powerful memory trigger. This summer, they want to start a conversation around your family’s favorite scent-related summer memories.

Sensational Memories Contest

Share your story and photo (if available) describing a favorite memory of traveling that can be recalled from a simple scent. The winner of the Sensational Memories Contest will receive a family vacation to Yosemite National Park with an expert-curated travel itinerary! Now that is one way to create some new amazing family memories!

Smart Family Travel

Scholastic is also partnering with Arm & Hammer to provide families with 20 Great Outdoor trip ideas with Smart Family Travel. There you can find out why go, what to do and where to stay at each destination.  As a bonus, you’ll find kid-friendly activities. Each destination comes with a printable to teach them a thing or two about the location.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Arm & Hammer. The opinions and text are all mine.