Updated for 2023! For many, the word winter is synonymous with skiing. As soon as the first snowflake hits the ground, they are hitting the slopes. Although skiing is an exciting way to enjoy the outdoors, it can be quite pricey making this sport out of reach for many families. I am here to tell … [Read more…]
This was our 5th year kicking off our holidays in the sweetest place on Earth. Each December, we pack up the kids (and the elves) and head to Hershey, PA. Not only do we celebrate the holidays but we also celebrate my son’s birthday. It is a weekend we look forward to each year. This year … [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…]
As soon as you walk into Universal you feel as if you have entered a movie set. From the giant Transformer to a replica of Skull Island to the iconic entrance to Jurassic Park, it is breathtaking! Entering The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, however, brings on a new feeling of awe and wonder. Even … [Read more…]
I recently kicked off my holiday season by attending my first Momtrends Holiday Soirée. I was excited to spend a couple of hours in NYC with some amazing fellow bloggers. As I walked into Spotlight Studios, I could instantly feel the holiday spirit. The room was full of happy moms talking, sharing stories and, of … [Read more…]
We LOVE train rides at Mommy University especially ones that invoke the spirit and wonder of the holidays. A holiday train ride offers a unique family experience that is perfect for kicking off the holiday season. This year, we are so excited to partner with the Tri-State Railway Historical Society to bring you information on … [Read more…]
Fantastics beasts, owls, training dragons, fortune telling and magic! Those are all things you have read about in books, seen in the movies or experienced at major theme parks, but this November, enter into a wizarding world nearby in Philadelphia. That’s right, November 29-December 1, guests at the Academy of Natural Sciences will experience the … [Read more…]
The costumes and props used in this post were provided by Oriental Trading. Games were provided by Pressman Toys. My boys (and I) are HUGE Harry Potter fans. They love watching the movies and they were both Harry Potter one year for Halloween. My son even decorated his room with a Harry Potter theme! I … [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…]
Updated for 2020! Includes virtual Santa experiences! It’s that time of year again! Santa flies, strolls and parades into malls all across New Jersey. We are lucky to be NJ residents as our selection of malls is vast making the holiday season even more exciting and festive. Although it seems that Santa arrives earlier and … [Read more…]