Updated for 2022! Recently, a friend of mine asked for suggestions for places to take her tween. It made me realize that most of our suggestions are for younger kids so I decided to put together a list of amazing indoor places to take tweens and teens. As I find more incredible locations, I will … [Read more…]
Updated for 2021! One of my absolute favorite places to explore in NJ is Liberty Science Center (LSC). No matter how many times we visit there is always something new and exciting to experience. This winter is no exception. LSC has an incredible line up of exhibits, events and experiences the entire family will LOVE! … [Read more…]
Shopping for little ones can be difficult sometimes. Either you are so overwhelmed with the selection that you want to get everything OR you can’t find anything you like. Plus, at that age, they can’t tell you what they want (although that may be a good thing). Over the years we have been introduced to … [Read more…]
“It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities” ~ Dumbledore People often ask why we are such big Harry Potter fans, and those that don’t ask, just provide a look of confusion or disagreement when we talk about this iconic series. Until you have read the books … [Read more…]
We are so excited to bring you this year’s Play and Learn Stocking Stuffer Guide. We are thrilled to partner with some amazing and award-winning companies who provided some of the brain boosting toys on this list so we can share them with you this holiday season. Ever since I was a little girl, my … [Read more…]
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…]
“It was all started by a mouse!” ~ Walt Disney When people hear the word “Disney,” many iconic figures pop in their heads: Cinderella, Snow White, Aladdin, Donald…the list goes on. In fact, if you have a young child today, they may even mention Doc McStuffins, Vampirina or a character from Bunk’d. BUT Disney fans … [Read more…]
My initial thought of Rami when I picked it up was that it reminded me of a non-electronic pinball machine. I am aware that Quercetti makes high quality and educational toys in Italy, so I was curious to see how this toy would be embraced by my family. Rami, designed for children ages 4-8 years … [Read more…]
We are so excited to partner with our friends at Goliath and Pressman Toys to bring you fun ways to enhance fine motor skills in kids. Kids learn best through play which is why we LOVE encouraging family game night. Through game play, children learn so many important skills like problem solving, turn taking, strategic … [Read more…]
As summer winds down, children are heading to school excited to learn and grow their skills while having fun. For little ones, it is not about encouraging endless worksheets but learning through play; however, completing a page or two to develop their budding writing skills while absorbing academic information does help. It is even better when kids enjoy … [Read more…]