This book list will have your kids bugging out! While my first instinct is to scream and run when a creepy crawly bug enters the room, I am now the mom of a child who is fascinated with bugs. From ants to lightning bugs to rhinoceros beetles, he watches them and a million questions come … [Read more…]
The New York Botanical Gardens spans over 250 acres yet consists of multiple gardens and historic architecture in the Bronx just a drive over the Washington Bridge. Visitors can enjoy the tram to transport them to the different spaces or if the weather is pleasant take strolls through picturesque scenery. Prompting our visit this summer … [Read more…]
My first experience with the New Jersey State Museum was working as an intern in college sifting through dirt for shark teeth and fossils. Decades later I returned with my family to tour the museum to learn about the hands-on learning opportunities it offers families as well as the natural history it informs visitors about … [Read more…]
Fintastic Learning Opportunities are in the Ocean! We are fast approaching our favorite time of summer which is the legendary, educational and fun celebration of Shark Week! While my son has always been captivated by sharks and ocean creatures, he and his sister are finally approaching an age where they can appreciate the television show … [Read more…]
After reviewing Gakken Play Smart books last year, I requested more of them. Often times, my daughter would pull them out independently and happily work on them. For me, this was a win-win. While her fine motor skills are still developing, it is beneficial for her to have a workbook to dabble in during the … [Read more…]
You can fly with Insect Lore! Ladybugs inspire children to think about nature and use their imagination. From their well hidden wings to polka dots, ladybugs are a well-loved insect. They serve a positive impact on the environment. It is amazing what they can do! Thanks to Insect Lore, one of our learning partners, we … [Read more…]
Kids need a break. They need the summer to have fun, explore and investigate the world around them. We prefer our kids have days devoted to the pool or the playground as much as traveling to new locations. I want them to have so much fun they immediately fall asleep at the end of the … [Read more…]
In Bergen County the dinosaurs roam and roar! By the age of five, my daughter has had the distinct pleasure of watching dinosaurs guard their eggs, take a sip at the watering hole and hide in the trees. In fact, the amount of dinosaurs she has observed is impressive but more so that through her … [Read more…]
A Review of Discovery Kids Place A winter break road trip down the East Coast may sound crazy, but for us it was the perfect way to celebrate the holidays. Driving from New Jersey to Florida to see family means expediently traveling but with two little ones a stopover is a necessity for sanity. We … [Read more…]
Affordable family fun at CINÉPOLIS Luxury Cinemas This Summer! Finding affordable fun for the entire family can be challenging during the summer months, but the Summer Kids Series at CINÉPOLIS Luxury Cinemas is making this task much easier. This summer the CINÉPOLIS Luxury Cinemas will be offering affordable family movies at a cost of $1. Granted these are not … [Read more…]