Each visit to New Orleans brings new experiences and adventures. Whether it is a fun tour, delicious cuisine or a new museum, there is something unique and interesting to experience. Ever since our first trip, I have wanted to explore the National WWII Museum located in the heart of New Orleans. Voted the #2 Museum … [Read more…]
UPDATED FOR 2021! The crisp sound and sweet taste of a freshly picked apple is part of the wonder and excitement of fall in New Jersey. Apple picking is almost a rite of passage in New Jersey as there are so many delicious varieties to choose from as well as farms to visit. This fall, … [Read more…]
Play by the Bay in the Best Ways at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay! Fours hours from New Jersey, the Chesapeake Bay is a hidden treasure for family vacations. While we overhear other area names commonly mentioned when you say “Maryland,” this area should be higher on the list. As guests of the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake … [Read more…]
This school year, we are very excited to partner with amazing companies such as Crayola, Creativity for Kids, Faber Castell, Rocketbook and Dash to bring you amazing back to school products that will get your kids excited about going back to school! I can’t believe it but it is already that time of year again. It’s … [Read more…]
Every time we visit Walt Disney World we look for a fun new adventure. If that adventure is free, it’s even better! This past trip we discovered Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. Now I have seen the sign over the firehouse on Main Street each visit but this was the first time we decided to … [Read more…]
For years, I have wanted to visit Dollywood. Each time we drove through Tennessee on our way to Louisiana, I would see the signs for this iconic park and hope that one day we could visit as a family. This summer I finally got my wish. My family and I were so lucky to be … [Read more…]
Another way to play by the bay! With a wingspan that can reach up to seven feet, the Bald Eagle is considered one of the largest raptors in the United States and is a treasured icon of our freedom. While we have seen this bird at our local zoo and at a bird sanctuary, we … [Read more…]
With the birth of the computer, came video games. From the earliest conceptions of computers which have less memory than our calculators, individuals were creating games to play on them. From Space Invaders destroying alien ships to Sonic the Hedgehog ambitiously running to collect points to the Sims creating whole new worlds, each video game … [Read more…]
Raising a reader in these current times can be challenging because children gravitate towards screens like a moth to a flame. As an educator, I know that reading with my children promotes a love of learning so I will read books to them as much as I can; however, the attraction to my various devices … [Read more…]
Summer is quickly coming to an end, but there’s still time to squeeze in a short family getaway. You could take a last minute road trip to Cooperstown, up in Otsego County, New York and visit some of the many attractions in this beautiful area. With the picturesque backdrop of the mountains, this family destination … [Read more…]