Are we there yet? Are we there yet? If you have taken a road trip…wait, who am I kidding? If you have been in the car with a child for any length of time then you have been asked that question. Since my husband and I love taking road trips with the kids, I continue … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided tickets to Sesame Place in exchange for our honest review. Raised on the legendary Sesame Street television program, I was actually not a child when Sesame Place first opened. Granted I am revealing my age by stating this as Sesame Place celebrates it’s 35th birthday, but there is nothing like … [Read more…]
Museums are community centers designed to inform and teach the public. When we ask what is the educational benefit of a museum, the immediate response is academic learning. Absorbing academic information, however, is scratching the surface of what museums offer families and specifically children. It can be challenging to bring young children to a museum when … [Read more…]
Visiting a zoo is an amazing, interactive and fun learning experience for kids of all ages. To learn more, you can read my article 10 Benefits of Visiting a Zoo for all the reasons you should take your kids. Although a trip to the zoo is educational all on its on, there are many ways you … [Read more…]
For months, I have been following the growth and development of the new Camelback Lodge and Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark in Tannersville, PA. Being a resident of Sussex County, NJ, my family and I frequently visit the Poconos throughout the year. Each new photo and each exciting Tweet about Camelback made me more excited and intrigued. … [Read more…]
One of my absolute favorite things to do when visiting Walt Disney World in the spring is to explore Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival. It allows families to engage all their senses in a fun and interactive experience everyone will enjoy and LOVE! Established in 1984, the Flower and Garden Festival gives Disney fans … [Read more…]
Facing an incredibly long Winter break from the school, we opted to escape to the warmer climate of Florida. The one small catch was that this trip consisted of being outnumbered by toddlers as I flew solo. For various reasons, my husband couldn’t join us for this trek, so with many debates of how to … [Read more…]
Everyone sees Magic Kingdom in a different light depending on your age. Regardless of age, however, there are plenty of educational observations to be had. To prove my point I’d like to start by talking about the icon of Magic Kingdom, Cinderella’s Castle. Way back when Walt Disney was buying up a truly decent amount … [Read more…]
For as long as I can remember, Epcot has always been my favorite park within Walt Disney World. With two distinct sections covering over 300 acres, it is full of technological innovations and international culture. Who wouldn’t enjoy that? As a math teacher, the icon of Epcot that is a geodesic sphere, houses a fascination … [Read more…]
“Once you take your first trip up a lift your life will be changed forever.” – Warren Miller I found this quote on Pinterest, and it could not be more true. There is nothing as amazing and exhilarating as riding a ski lift to the top of a mountain and seeing the wonder the world … [Read more…]