Feeling hot hot hot! If you don’t want your kids spending every sweltering day watching YouTube, you’re going to want to figure out some ways to stay cool while having fun. Here are some ideas. Splash Parks Water is always the most popular way to cool off, and there are several spray pad/splash park/ water … Continue reading Ways to Beat the Heat and Stay Cool This Summer in Bucks and Beyond
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
Bucks County playgrounds have something for everyone! Here’s a list of some of the best playgrounds in Bucks (and nearby) along with highlights/special features, swing status, tips & more. Continue reading A Guide to Bucks County Playgrounds (plus a few extra!)
The end of summer and the beginning of fall are the perfect time to see sunflowers. Their bright yellow color and large size make them happy flowers that are always favorites for photos. Whether you just want to take a walk among the cheerful flowers, plan to pick some to take home with you, or … Continue reading Where to See Sunflowers in Bucks County (and nearby)
I haven’t shared a recipe in a while, so I looked through my files for a tasty summer treat. (If you haven’t been reading here for a while, you might not know that I used to write for the Food/Restaurant section of a website years ago!) These orange creamsicle cupcakes celebrate summer flavor without the … Continue reading Summer Recipe: Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes
Morris Arboretum is a 92-acre arboretum located in Chestnut Hill. It’s open daily year-round with the exception of a few major holidays. The incredible trees, flowers, fountains, and more make it a beautiful destination for all ages no matter the time of year. In fact, we found that we were visiting enough that it made … Continue reading Natural Summer Beauty at Morris Arboretum (Plus a Free Printable Scavenger Hunt)
My Facebook memories this week are full of pictures from blueberry picking and recipes I’ve made with blueberries, so that can only mean one thing … Blueberry Season is here! July is National Blueberry Month, and you can already start picking blueberries at several farms in Bucks County and nearby. Here are a few places … Continue reading Blueberry Picking and a Few Recipes
Looking for ways to celebrate the 4th of July in Bucks County? Here’s a list of Independence Day events happening on July 4 or leading up to the big day. July 4th Fest at Sesame Place When: June 29 – July 4Where: 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne Get your picture taken with Elmo dressed in his … Continue reading Where to Celebrate 4th of July 2022 in Bucks County (and nearby)
(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
Pre-kids, I worked an office job 9-5, and baking was probably my favorite hobby. I love thinking of different cupcakes to make, and these S’mores Cupcakes were one of my biggest hits. Obviously, you can make a traditional s’more easily by toasting marshmallows by a fire or in the microwave and combining with chocolate and … Continue reading S’mores Cupcakes for a Unique Summer Treat
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