Let’s Go Fishing! Recently, we held our first casual and outdoor birthday party. Unlike previous celebrations, I wanted the focus to remain on friends playing and hanging out together. With a fishing theme, the kids were pretty much focused on swimming in the lake; however, I still wanted one craft. In my mind, I designed … [Read more…]
Take a Bite out of Learning and Fun with Sharks! Sharks rule the oceans. It is the reason Shark Week was brought into existence by the Discovery Channel in 1988. We celebrate these fascinating creatures that are propelling scientific research into fighting cancer. Surprisingly, they exist in all depths of the ocean, from a few … [Read more…]
The sights, sounds and excitement at a Monster Jam show is something you will never forget and an experience you will want to enjoy again and again! After attending (and judging) my first Monster Jam show at the Prudential Center, I was hooked. That is why I was so excited when my family was offered … [Read more…]
Open-Ended Play is Jawsome! Sharks are very popular in my home. Each family member actually has an opinion on what is the coolest shark species and reasons for their belief. Thus, we have been reading about sharks, visiting them and watching television programs about them. Applying information about sharks, however, can be a little challenging. … [Read more…]
Even though I have 2 boys at home, the movie Moana is a favorite in our house. My 5-year old can sing every word to every song and loves playing with his Moana toys and reading Moana books. We even waited in line for 45 minutes at Disney World to meet Moana! It’s a movie … [Read more…]
There needs to be more empathy and kindness in the world. We all acknowledge this statement especially when we think about the world that is being created for our children. Words have a powerful impact that can often times be overlooked as the pace of modern culture intensifies. As parents, we want our children to … [Read more…]
Cinderella is the classic story that transcends time of how courage and hope defies cruelty. The Roxey Ballet Company interpreted this story using graceful ballet, stunning costumes and quirky comic relief. This ballet performance had all the requisite elements for a successful performance, however, it also contained a little bit more of something. On the … [Read more…]
Celebrating 35 Years of Family Fun in New Jersey We are incredibly excited to partner with Laurie Berkner and The New Jersey Festival of Ballooning to share information about this exciting New Jersey experience. The depth and diversity of New Jersey history always surprises those of us that have lived here our entire lives. In … [Read more…]
My son loves to color. He asks to color with me almost every day which I happily say YES to. Like most kids, when he first started coloring, staying inside the lines was not expected or even encouraged. When kids first learn to color, it’s all about building fine motor strength and control along with … [Read more…]
One of the things I love about the spring and summer is the ongoing inspiration to cook. Those who know me, know that cooking is not my go-to skill and the kitchen is definitely not my favorite room in the house. The bright colors of the spring and summer along the reopening of farms and … [Read more…]