My family absolutely LOVES Medieval Times! I have been attending tournaments since I was a little girl, and now, as a mom, I love sharing this experience with my children. Although the meal and the premise of the show remains the same (well almost), every trip to Medieval Times offers a new and exciting learning … [Read more…]
Although it was probably my least favorite book in the series, Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix was one of my favorite movies! That’s why when I found out that it was the next show in the Harry Potter Concert Series at NJPAC I knew we had to go! This was our second … [Read more…]
“You never do know what’s around the bend, a big adventure or a brand new friend, when you’re curious like Curious George!” Curious George has been an icon in children’s literature since he hit the bookshelves in the mid-twentieth century. I grew up following him along his journeys. This inquisitive character shares the message that the world is … [Read more…]
Can you name a story that brings Mother Goose, Bo Peep and Tweedle Dee and Dum together? While our minds evoke memories of a fairy tale, they all come together with a slew of other unique characters in the iconic show Babes in Toyland. Originally, it was an operetta composed by Victor Herbert that brought … [Read more…]
Each holiday season I try to come up with unique and personal gifts to give my boys’ teachers. I love homemade gifts because they are not only crafts we can do together as a family, but they also showcase my kids’ personalities. Last year, I decided to make I Spy ornaments which were so much … [Read more…]
Since the air has already taken on that crisp feel and snow has landed on our yard, we are indoors getting ready for the holidays. Preparing for the holidays usually entails shopping, cooking, parties and get togethers, but we also try to incorporate holiday crafts into the mix. From snow globes to ornaments, these are … [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…]
The fall is a wonderful time to make crafts with kids. While the pie is baking in the oven, take out the paper, glue and scissors and start creating. There are so many fun arts and crafts projects kids can enjoy in the fall but in this post, I am going to highlight some of … [Read more…]
There’s no place like The Growing Stage! Each and every show at The Growing Stage takes audience members on a magical journey to another time, land or even world. Although each production is unique in its theme, design and story, one thing always remains the same, it is full of heart! Not only does each … [Read more…]
Updated for 2019! Each September, museums all across the country open their doors for FREE allowing everyone to experience the beauty, wonder and intrigue they have to offer. The Smithsonian Magazine Annual Museum Day is a way for other museums to “emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian’s Institute in Washington D.C.” which offers free admission … [Read more…]