Tour information updated for 2017! I have always found sunflowers to be magnificent and stunning flowers. The vibrant yellow petals and their tall, stoic stance make them not only amazing to look at but also very inspiring. As stated in our recent article listing 5 Reasons to Visit Sunflower Farms, we also know there are … [Read more…]
One of my favorite things to do as a family is to visit a zoo. I love witnessing the wonder and amazement in my boys’ eyes as they see an animal for the first (2nd and 3rd) time! Their faces light up and their smiles come alive as they point to each animal in excitement. … [Read more…]
Grabbing a snack at Whole Foods one day, my son was about to launch into a meltdown triggered by being hangry (this term refers to being angry because you are so hungry). A small vase filled with sunflowers was near him and my new tactic was misdirection. Moving the vase next to my son and … [Read more…]
This is NOT a sponsored post. Do your kids give you a hard time brushing their teeth? Does the recommended 2 minutes of brushing seem to take FOREVER? Well, I have the solution for you! Disney Magic Timer App is the perfect way to get toddlers and preschoolers interested and engaged in the toothbrushing process. … [Read more…]
We all know how important it is to foster the love of science, but since we are not all scientists or teachers, finding ways to do this at home can be a daunting task. I am here as a mom, not a scientist or a teacher, to tell you that introducing science to your kids … [Read more…]
You endured countless sleepless nights and have been covered in drool. You waited patiently for those little baby teeth to pop through the gums. Sometimes it’s quick, sometimes it takes FOREVER, but once those little pearly whites are here, they are as adorable as you imagined! So how do you keep your baby’s teeth clean? … [Read more…]
Did you know that this year’s summer reading program is all about SCIENCE? Libraries across NJ are getting kids of all ages excited about Science and Reading! Children, teens and adults are encouraged to read all summer long while also participating in fun and interactive Science programs/events at their local libraries. The early literacy and … [Read more…]
Science is all around us! We never have to go far to point out something scientific to our children. It is in our homes, in our bodies, outside; it is EVERYWHERE! Science is the perfect subject for kids as children are naturally curious. They use all their senses to observe and learn about the world … [Read more…]
“Bad mommy!” Those are not exactly the words you want to hear from your long time dentist. “What did I do?” I thought to myself. My kids bush their teeth every day; we use anti-cavity toothpaste; I water down all the juice. “What went wrong?” Well, apparently a lot. I am sad and a little … [Read more…]