The kitchen is the hub of the home. It is where we gather around every major holiday and where the most important conversations take place. Cooking brings families together and as the world has slowed down, it has reinforced the importance of spending quality time with our children. Harlow’s Harvest is a cooking subscription box … [Read more…]
This holiday season, pack up the family and head to Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, NJ. All year long LSC offers endless opportunities for kids and adults to learn through play, and the holiday season is no exception. Now through January 3, families can enjoy some extra magic sprinkled around the science center. From … [Read more…]
This holiday season may feel and look a little different but that doesn’t mean there can’t still be holiday magic. This season take a trip to Six Flags Great Adventure to experience Holiday in the Park. It is a safe, family friendly event you won’t want to miss! Holiday in the Park takes place now … [Read more…]
We are so excited to bring you this year’s Play and Learn Stocking Stuffer Guide. We are thrilled to partner with some amazing and award-winning companies who provided some of the brain boosting toys on this list so we can share them with you this holiday season. Unwrapping gifts under the tree is a magical … [Read more…]
Get crafty this holiday season with DIY Ornaments! I love making crafts with my boys, especially during the holidays. Making ornaments are not only fun, but they also create a memory that can be passed on for generations. In this post, I am sharing some fun DIY ornaments I have made with my boys. They … [Read more…]
My boys absolutely LOVE the Wubble Ball so when I was asked to review the new Wubble Rumblers, I jumped at the chance. Just like the beloved Wubble Ball, the Rumblers offer hours of learning through play. NSI President Frank Landi developed the original Wubble Bubble Ball to keep children’s love for fun, active play … [Read more…]
We are so excited to bring you this year’s Play and Learn Holiday Gift Guide. We are thrilled to partner with so many amazing and award-winning companies who provided many of the brain boosting toys on this list so we can share them with you this holiday season. Since even before I was a parent, … [Read more…]
This holiday season, give a gift that can last all year long! With so many kids learning at home in some capacity, subscription boxes are the PERFECT gift for kids this year. They offer fun at-home learning experiences that go beyond the classroom (or virtual classroom). From balloons to building sets to cooking to even … [Read more…]
Updated for 2021! This holiday season may look and feel a little different but that does not mean the fun has to stop! In fact, several exciting ways to enjoy some holiday cheer are popping up all over NJ (and beyond). A popular activity for families this summer was drive through events. This holiday season, … [Read more…]
When the world stopped and most families huddled indoors during the winter for remote learning as their parents attempted to work indoors, there was a common theme being expressed: too much screen time. I have specific rules about how much screen time my kids can have; however, when the quarantine began in New Jersey most … [Read more…]