“Do we have My Gym today?!” Chances are good that at least one, if not both, of my kids will ask this on any given day. Libraries, play spaces, museums, sports, dance class … we’re a busy family that LOVES getting out, playing, spending time with friends and family. But even on our busiest days, … Continue reading Celebrating Our 1-Year My Gym Anniversary
Is baking cookies a Christmas tradition in your house? I grew up in a house where baking was a favorite activity year-round, but especially at Christmastime. I have fond memories of baking with my mom and sister while watching holiday cartoon specials that were recorded on VHS tapes, complete with commercials for K-Mart, Hess Trucks, … Continue reading Christmas Tradition: Cookie Recipes
Update: I wrote this post in 2021. My kids are now 6 and 4.75. We still have all of these toys. 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 … 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. NOTE: I will continue to update this post, but I … Continue reading Where to See Santa in Bucks County (and Nearby) in 2022
I made these muffins to bring over to new neighbors this past weekend, and then I promptly made another batch the next day because Charlotte complained I didn’t save enough for us! Luckily, they’re easy to make, and it worked out perfectly since I only used half the can of pumpkin puree for each batch. … Continue reading Banana Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
If you have kids that are home on October 31, you might be looking for fun things to do before the big event at night! Here’s a list of things that are going on/open during the day on Halloween in Bucks County or within an hour or so drive. Events Halloween Bash at Romp n’ … Continue reading Halloween Events/Things to Do on October 31 (before Trick or Treating)
Disney World with young children can be magical … and stressful. This post provides tips for going to Disney World with kids, plus Amazon links and shopping lists to make packing and planning easier. Continue reading Disney World with Young Kids (Tips & Shopping List)
(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
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
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