I can’t believe Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! As a working mom, it is often hard to find the time to come up with cute ideas despite my best intentions. This year, I wanted to help other moms like myself, come up with cute AND easy Valentine’s Day ideas for the kids to … [Read more…]
“When you are kind to others, it not only changes you, it changes the world.” ~ Kindness Matters As parents, we do our best to teach our children to choose kindness above all else. We teach them to treat others as we would want to be treated. Despite our best efforts, this may not always … [Read more…]
Encouraging children to think about nature is always easy when a butterfly flutters past their vision. Whether it is a white cabbage or a monarch, we pause for a second to a minute to observe the magic they bring to any scene. Gardeners plant specific plants to attract them and we decorate our clothes with … [Read more…]
I am so unbelievably excited for the Winter Games. It is an event I look forward to every 4 years. I will plant myself in front of the television as often as I can even if that means watching an event at 1am. As a mom, I am happy to instill my love of competitive sports … [Read more…]
Lou Costello, William Carlos Williams and Victor Cruz are just a few of the famous individuals born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey. Paterson is the third most populated city in the Garden State following Newark and Camden which originates from the industrial period. In fact, the Paterson Museum focuses on the industrial history of this unique city … [Read more…]
In August 2016, we experienced the most magical vacation of our lives, a Disney Cruise. Although our trip only lasted 5 days, the planning process started well over a year before we embarked on this unforgettable adventure. We are in the process of looking into our 2nd cruise in 2019 so I thought it would … [Read more…]
Since I was a kid, I have loved attending shows at Medieval Times. The lights, the music, the excitement, it is all so thrilling. Medieval Times, however, is so much more than a show, it is an EXPERIENCE! From the moment you arrive at the Castle, you are transported to another time. An era when Kings … [Read more…]
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…]
Did you know that toys are one of the safest consumer products in your home? But despite passing rigorous tests and meeting specific standards for toy safety (over 100 to be exact), accidents can still happen. That is why it is important as parents to be aware of many safety steps that can be taken … [Read more…]