Local Adventures, Baking, Parties, Crafts & More … All those little things that make the everyday special!
This year, Easter falls on April 9, making it roughly in the middle of when Easter can occur. (Next year, it’ll be in March!) Hopefully we’ll get some nice weather to enjoy outdoor festivities. Here’s a list of some local events in the Bucks County area (and a few beyond that!), places to go for … Continue reading Ways to Celebrate Easter 2023 in Bucks (and Nearby)
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 2023
“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
Oh the weather outside is frightful! Whether it’s a snow day or just a cold day, there are bounds to be winter days where you just don’t feel like leaving the house. Here are some links to toys/activities that I know will occupy the kids for a while, and I don’t mind if they take … Continue reading Things to Do with Kids on a Winter Day at Home
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
I had so many ideas for gift guides this year, but they say to write what you know … and unicorns have been a big favorite in our house for a few years now! So while I still hope to post some other gift ideas, here are 18 gift ideas that are perfect for Christmas, … Continue reading Unicorn-Themed Gift Guide
My baking tends to go in phases: cupcakes, muffins, truffles … This recipe is from my “truffle phase” where I loved recreating treats that I already liked into little bite-size balls. These little truffles are inspired by the classic holiday dessert, pecan pie. Instead of using corn syrup, the tasty bites are sweetened with brown … Continue reading Pecan Pie Truffles for the Holidays
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
Sweet Mini Moments 