(Note: I originally wrote this article for The Philadelphia Inquirer in 2021.) With your toes in the sand and the sun on your face, what more could you want at the Jersey Shore? Well, chances are good that your family might actually want to do more than play in the surf all day. And while … Continue reading Free Things to Do at the Jersey Shore
Here’s a list of fun free or cheap things to do with kids in the Bucks County, PA area during this spring and summer. Continue reading Cheap (or Free!) Things to Do with Kids in Bucks County This Spring and Summer
Even before Covid made outdoor dining so popular, we’ve always been big fans of dining al fresco – especially with kids! My kids typically enjoy it more, and the open air tends to make their noise level not as intrusive to other people. There are a lot of Bucks County restaurants offering outdoor dining these … Continue reading 20+ Kid-Friendly Bucks County Restaurants with Outdoor Seating
I made these Thin Mint truffles years ago when I wanted to make something fun to bring into work for St. Patrick’s Day, and I had a box of Girl Scout cookies at home. It’s a twist on Oreo truffles, which I had made before, and then I made a few tweaks to make them … Continue reading Thin Mint Truffles Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the Girl Scouts’ Birthday!
Whether your family actually hails from The Emerald Isle or you just like to pretend you’re a wee bit Irish every March, St. Patrick’s Day can be a fun excuse to enjoy festive food, drinks, music and more as winter winds down. Since my days of bar crawls are over, we keep our festivities kid-friendly. … Continue reading Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2022
Valentine’s Day isn’t a holiday that’s limited to just couples. It’s a day to celebrate everyone you love! I put together a list of kid-friendly ways to celebrate the holiday in 2022: Attend a Local Event (Note: I live in Bucks County, so most of the kid Valentine’s Day activities I have listed here are … Continue reading Fun Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Kids
Have you started your holiday shopping? I try to get as much of my Christmas shopping done BEFORE December as I can so that I can spend more time enjoying the holiday fun, and less time shopping. BUT, it doesn’t always work out. I’m pretty much finished shopping for my own kids, nieces and nephews, … Continue reading Gifts to Grow With (Gift Ideas for Toddlers and Up)
Santa’s coming! I KNOW HIM! I KNOW HIM! If visiting Santa is part of your Christmas traditions, you’ll want to check this list to find out all the best spots to get a glimpse of the Big Guy and get pics with your little ones. While some places are skipping Santa photos for another year … Continue reading Where to See Santa in Bucks County (and Nearby) in 2021
Now that it’s November, I’m allowed to start talking Christmas, right?! I’m already seeing Christmas events popping up on Facebook and instead of just saving them all there, I thought I’d start putting together a post with the fun holiday things that are coming up. As it gets a bit closer to Thanksgiving, I’ll probably … Continue reading 2021 Holiday Preview for Bucks County (and Nearby)
Henry turned 5 on October 11, and we celebrated his birthday with a LEGO-themed party at home. I LOVE a theme, and my kids get really into it, too. Henry, especially, has very strong opinions on the theme of his party, and he starts talking about it practically a year in advance! (Though he does … Continue reading Everything is AWESOME with a LEGO Birthday Party
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