This school year, we are very excited to partner with amazing companies such as Crayola, Creativity for Kids, Faber Castell, Rocketbook and Dash to bring you amazing back to school products that will get your kids excited about going back to school! I can’t believe it but it is already that time of year again. It’s … [Read more…]
Another way to play by the bay! With a wingspan that can reach up to seven feet, the Bald Eagle is considered one of the largest raptors in the United States and is a treasured icon of our freedom. While we have seen this bird at our local zoo and at a bird sanctuary, we … [Read more…]
With the birth of the computer, came video games. From the earliest conceptions of computers which have less memory than our calculators, individuals were creating games to play on them. From Space Invaders destroying alien ships to Sonic the Hedgehog ambitiously running to collect points to the Sims creating whole new worlds, each video game … [Read more…]
Raising a reader in these current times can be challenging because children gravitate towards screens like a moth to a flame. As an educator, I know that reading with my children promotes a love of learning so I will read books to them as much as I can; however, the attraction to my various devices … [Read more…]
Creativity for Kids is happy to sparkle with Sequin Pets! While there are concrete categories of toys that we often times comprehend such as building, arts or technology, Creativity for Kids is noticing another trend. There are a large number of children that struggle with overstimulation and sensory needs due to anxiety, ADHD, overall developmental … [Read more…]
Children have become fascinated with unboxing their own toys and opening packages to reveal surprises which is why Hairdorables is one the hottest new toys! The dolls are packaged in a box that your child opens in a sequential order to find out what accessories they received along with their Hairdorable doll. There are eleven surprises … [Read more…]
Have a Jaw-some time in Jersey! A phenomenal way to celebrate Shark Week is to engage with them. We are not encouraging swimming in shark infested waters, but New Jersey offers so many opportunities for families to observe, learn and, yes, sometimes even touch sharks! As fans of Shark Week and STEM related topics in … [Read more…]
My son has become fascinated with bugs this summer which makes it the perfect time to visit The Academy of Natural Sciences! Last year, he might have gotten bitten by entomology when we visited Bug Fest. I was thrilled to learn that The Academy would host the Xtreme Bugs exhibit which focuses on these creatures. … [Read more…]
Each year, my daughter is fascinated with a Disney Princess. When she was three years old, Tangled was on constant loop as Rapunzel kept having the best day ever. Next, Tiana demonstrated that with hard work and perseverance your dreams can come true (and every good dream includes beignets). Her next year involved letting it … [Read more…]
You are shore to have a good time! My childhood memories do not include “the shore” even though I was born and raised in New Jersey. After visiting Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach, however, I am determined that my children have experiences surrounding this cherished destination. Breakwater Beach is filled with numerous splash experiences with a … [Read more…]