The Ultimate Guide to Winter Fun

The Ultimate Guide to Winter Fun

  The snow is falling, the wind is blowing, and the fire is crackling…it’s WINTER! Although I prefer warm weather, there is something magical and peaceful about sipping hot chocolate while looking at the glistening snow outside. The winter time is also filled with exciting and fun adventures, indoors and outdoors, that help encourage learning … [Read more…]

50+ Ways to Keep Kids Learning ALL Summer Long

Fun Ways to Keep Kids Learning All Summer Long

Yay!! It’s finally summer break! It’s time to play and explore, but it can also be a time to learn. Although workbooks, tutoring sessions, and flash cards are great ways for kids to maintain their skills over the summer break, there are many hands-on adventures that can offer kids the chance to learn all summer … [Read more…]

Fun Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Home

St. Patrick's Day Activities for Kids

On March 17, people all over the world will be celebrating the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. Synonymous with parades, delicious food, and everything green, Saint Patrick’s Day is a day filled with excitement and fun traditions. Even though many events and parades have been canceled this year, that does not mean the fun … [Read more…]

Chase the Rainbow: Rainbow Activities for Kids

Chase the Rainbow : Rainbow Learning Activities for Kids

Chase the Rainbow! Rainbows have always been a symbol of hope after the storm and captured the imagination of young children. Parents know that rainbows show up in children’s artwork because they make them happy. In all honesty, rainbows make adults happy too. When we sheltered in place, there was a trend to put rainbows … [Read more…]

How To Make a Snow Volcano

How to Make a Snow Volcano

It’s winter which means it’s time for snow storms and snow days! We recently had over 2 feet of snow dumped on our town so we had to come up with some creative ways to play with all that snow. In addition to the traditional sledding and snowman building, we decided to have a little … [Read more…]

Hamilton Activities for Kids

Hamilton Activities for Kids-2

“There’s a million things I haven’t done. Just you wait.” ~ Alexander Hamilton Although Hamilton has been a broadway mega hit since 2015, its release on Disney+ has allowed an entirely new group of theater goers and history buffs to fall in love with this musical masterpiece. For those that don’t know (I’m not really … [Read more…]

Unique Ways to Have Fun This Winter

Unique Ways to Have Fun This Winter

I am not sure what this winter will bring us but I know there can be fun and adventure if we just use our imaginations! In NJ, the winters can be a cold and dreary time, especially when we are encouraged to stay at home but I am determined to have fun this winter with … [Read more…]

Get in the Kitchen with Harlow’s Harvest

Harlow's Harvest

The kitchen is the hub of the home. It is where we gather around every major holiday and where the most important conversations take place. Cooking brings families together and as the world has slowed down, it has reinforced the importance of spending quality time with our children. Harlow’s Harvest is a cooking subscription box … [Read more…]

2020 Play and Learn Holiday Gift Guide

2020 Play and Learn Holiday Gift Guide

We are so excited to bring you this year’s Play and Learn Holiday Gift Guide. We are thrilled to partner with so many amazing and award-winning companies who provided many of the brain boosting toys on this list so we can share them with you this holiday season. Since even before I was a parent, … [Read more…]