I know it’s completely overdone this time of year, but I truly do love pumpkin-flavored seasonal foods! (Well, except for coffee.) Here are 5 pumpkin recipes I’ve made and loved. They’re great for fall birthdays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, or just on a Wednesday! Try one (or more) of these pumpkin desserts for a sweet seasonal treat. … Continue reading 5 Pumpkin Dessert Recipes
I recently shared my Fall Bucket List for 2021 with a free printable and a bunch of activities in Bucks County and the surrounding areas. If you haven’t read it yet, go check it out HERE! I thought I’d go a step further though and make a blog post full of local (and semi-local) activities … Continue reading Weekday Fall Activities to Do with Kids
Fall is officially here! And now that the season has started, it’s acceptable to want ALL the pumpkin things! If you want to start celebrating autumnal flavors first thing in the morning, I’ve got you covered. Here are 6 pumpkin breakfast recipes. These were pulled from my files from my food/recipe column days, but I’ve … Continue reading 6 (Healthier) Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes
If you know my family in “real life,” or if you’ve been following this page since I started it in the spring, you’ve probably noticed that we go to Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ a lot. It’s actually our longest-running Membership we have, going on 10 years now I believe! Even though I grew … Continue reading Enjoy Nature & Art at Grounds for Sculpture (plus a FREE printable Scavenger Hunt!)
As I sat down to write this post, I did a quick Google search and was surprised to see that September is NOT National Apple Month like I thought. It’s actually in October. Oops. Well, whether or not it’s officially “Apple Month,” apples and September just seem to go together in my mind. It’s back … Continue reading 4 Healthy Apple Breakfast Recipes
I work from home part time, which allows me to spend most of my days with my kids. While we spend an occasional day just playing with toys or in the backyard, I typically take them somewhere for at least part of every day. Since they don’t attend daycare, I think it’s important for them … Continue reading Cheap (or Free!) Things to Do with Kids in Bucks County This Summer
The Babies R Us in Fairless Hills closed when my youngest was under a year old, and I’ve been wondering what would move into that massive space ever since. I was excited to finally see a Grand Opening sign a few weeks ago when making a trip to the BJ’s next door. The sign read … Continue reading New Thrift Store Opens in Fairless Hills … plus some Thrift Shopping Tips!
Super soft with a bit of chewiness and a ton of sprinkles, these cookies are incredibly tasty and undeniably cheerful. They are a sort of cross between a sugar cookie and a butter cookie, made from a rich dough with both almond and vanilla extracts. Cornstarch is the “secret ingredient” that gives them that softbatch … Continue reading Soft & Chewy Funfetti Cookies
If you followed my old food page where I posted recipes and restaurant news, you might remember this recipe. But since peanut butter & chocolate are a duo that I can never get enough of, I figured it was worth sharing again here! (Especially since that old site doesn’t exist anymore!) This recipe pays tribute … Continue reading Homemade (And a Bit Healthier!) Peanut Butter Chocolate Eggs
Have you heard about the dinosaur exhibit coming to the Philadelphia Zoo?! My kids have just entered the “Dinosaur Phase” of childhood (though I’ll admit, Ghostbusters still reign supreme in a shared obsession for the two of them.) Conversations like the below are commonly overheard from my car’s driver’s seat: Charlotte: I wish I could … Continue reading Fun for Dino Fans This Spring
