Brookgreen Gardens: Where Art, History and Nature Come Together

Art, History and Nature at Brookgreen Gardens

One of the places I was most looking forward to exploring when visiting Myrtle Beach was Brookgreen Gardens. From gorgeous statues to colorful flowers to interactive learning adventures for kids, Brookgreen Gardens offers hours or should I say days of exploration and discovery! Conveniently located on Route 17 between Murrels Inlet and Pawleys Island in … [Read more…]

Living History at Wild West City

Living History at Wild West City

WitnessHistory is Alive at Wild West City History often times carries this reputation of being frozen in a book. There are many locations, however, that offer historical re-enactments. What makes history come alive for young children can be introduced with an actor performing from a page in a book. At Wild West City, families take … [Read more…]

Sensory Experiences at Diggerland

Sensory Experiences at Diggerland

Buckets of Fun for Everyone! Located in West Berlin, Diggerland USA offers families family fun in this unique construction themed amusement park. What I found most appealing about this premier destination, however, is that this park is not about roller coasters, rather the rides provide distinctive sensory experiences. While this may seem like an unusual discussion, … [Read more…]

Bug Fest at The Academy of Natural Sciences

Bug Fest at The Academy of Natural Sciences

Bugging Out at Academy of Natural Sciences Admittedly, my first reaction upon seeing most insects is to scream. I have had a longstanding belief that creatures with more than four legs should not exist-that is until Bug Fest! The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University hosts a two day event every August that celebrates … [Read more…]

Ahoy Matey! Set Sail on an Adventure with Pirates Voyage

Ahoy Matey! Set Sail on a Fun Family Adventure

When my family decided to take a mini vacation in Myrtle Beach, I immediately began researching all the fun attractions and experiences we could enjoy. One entertainment experience that stood out above the rest was Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show. Since my boys are huge fans of all things pirates, I knew they would absolutely … [Read more…]

5 Must Do Experiences at Penn State with Little Kids

5 Penn State Must Do Experiences with Little Kids

Pennsylvania State University is a massively large university spread over 20 campuses; however, University Park is the biggest campus and is host to the NCAA Division 1 sports like football and basketball. This institution is well-known for many things like their meteorology, engineering and nursing schools as well as their success in sports. You might … [Read more…]

Exploring the Children’s Museum of Manhattan

Exploring Children's Museum of Manhattan

A Review of the Children’s Museum of Manhattan New York evokes thoughts of museums, stunning architecture and cultural institutions. As much as I love bringing young children to these locations, spaces that are designed for them are still needed and beneficial. Children still need to run, move and play. Children’s museums place emphasis on hands-on … [Read more…]

Win KIWI DVD from NCircle Entertainment

Kiwi DVD

As ambassadors for NCircle Entertainment we look forward to sharing with our readers educational and engaging entertainment for children as well as offering giveaways. Exposing children to words through playful animation is a fun method to engage children as well as teach them to appreciate and learn words. KIWI is a stop animation television show that … [Read more…]