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…]
My family loves to travel. It is one thing I swore I would not give up when we had kids. Our travel destinations may have changed a bit but we still make it a priority to get away as often as we can. Vacationing, however, can be expensive. Luckily, we have discovered some great ways … [Read more…]
Updated for 2023! For many, the word winter is synonymous with skiing. As soon as the first snowflake hits the ground, they are hitting the slopes. Although skiing is an exciting way to enjoy the outdoors, it can be quite pricey making this sport out of reach for many families. I am here to tell … [Read more…]
Model trains speed past the Metropolitan Museum and Macy’s in Herald Square at the New York Botanical Garden as Christmas trees and lights warm the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Transformed every year for over two decades, the Holiday Train Show takes over the expansive conservatory with New York landmarks against a backdrop of plants as the sounds … [Read more…]
The countdown to fun has begun…. While we are past the nights of having a baby, our children are still too young to go out on New Year’s Eve. We have debated attending a First Night event and we will eventually visit Battleship New Jersey for their sleepover on New Year’s; however, the kids are … [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…]
Did you know that the Liberty Science Center has opened the largest and most technologically advanced planetarium on the Western Hemisphere? The Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium offers an 8K projection with lights producing trillions of colors across a dome with a 27 meter diameter. How impressive is that? With 588 panels seamlessly joined together, guests will … [Read more…]
This was our 5th year kicking off our holidays in the sweetest place on Earth. Each December, we pack up the kids (and the elves) and head to Hershey, PA. Not only do we celebrate the holidays but we also celebrate my son’s birthday. It is a weekend we look forward to each year. This year … [Read more…]