Snow Days are fun; however, kids are often stuck inside staring at the snow from the window. Many times it is too cold, too windy or just too dangerous to venture outside when it is snowing. BUT that does not mean the kids can’t play with the snow! There are many fun and easy ways … [Read more…]
Get Outdoors at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center! While Florida is well-known for castles and transporting us to imaginary worlds of Harry Potter and princesses, it also possesses massive opportunities for engaging learning experiences about nature that are fun and low-cost. What I find to be the most surprising and enjoyable are visiting local nature centers … [Read more…]
We all have lifted our eyes to the sky and pondered the stars that twinkle in the night. Whether it is a star, planet or the moon, we all share this curiosity about the universe and our place within the vast space. However, it is unlikely most of us will travel to another galaxy let … [Read more…]
Is it later gator or see you in a while crocodile? At Alligator Adventure it’s actually both. When we travel, I look for locations to visit that one, if not all of the family members, will enjoy. Ideally, it will offer an educational component or complement an interest one of us already possesses. Exploring Myrtle Beach there … [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…]
Last June, my family was invited to explore Field Station: Dinosaurs as part of Media Day. Lucky for my son, it was also Scout Day! This is a wonderful opportunity for scouts to explore, discover and learn with friends and family. Scout Day takes place twice a year with the next one taking place June … [Read more…]
Reach for the stars in New Jersey! When children look up at the night sky their imagination soars. Whether it is gazing at the white moon or the splash of stars, we have a long history of believing in the impossible when stargazing. What we love about exposing children to astronomy is that it encourages … [Read more…]
My family absolutely loves visiting aquariums. We love learning about new sea creatures, enjoying hands-on activities like petting stingrays and making family memories. That is why when we decided to take a short trip to Myrtle Beach we knew we had to visit Ripley’s Aquarium. Located right on Broadway at the Beach, Ripley’s Aquarium offers … [Read more…]
I am sure you have heard the buzz by now that a Solar Eclipse will be taking place on Monday, August 21, 2017, but did you know that there are several places to observe this phenomenon right here in New Jersey? For those that don’t know, a solar eclipse is when the moon passes between … [Read more…]
My boys absolutely LOVE learning about dinosaurs. From dinosaur books to toys to movies, they love everything that has to do with these magnificent prehistoric creatures. That is why I was so excited to be invited by Jersey Moms Blog to spend the day exploring Liberty Science Center to help kick off their Dino Days … [Read more…]