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Trader Joe’s Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board

February 3, 2020

Making charcuterie boards is my new favorite for parties and small gatherings. I haven’t quite mastered it yet but it’s a fun thing to practice. It’s especially fun to practice snack/dessert ones because no matter how they turn out, my kids and their friends have no problem eating them. I made a s’more’s charcuterie board for our Polar Express party… Read More

Snowman In A Bag Craft for Kids

January 16, 2020

Who’s ready for snow this weekend? We are getting some on the northeast and I heard from midwest friends that they are too. If you’re not getting snow but want to make a snowman or if you need a snow themed activity for indoors this weekend, this snowman in a bag activity is SO easy. It’s been a favorite… Read More

Christmas Party Idea: Mid-Week Morning Brunch for Moms

December 22, 2019

This year I hosted my 3rd annual Christmas brunch for my friends in town. Those last couple of weeks leading up to Christmas can get a little hectic: class parties, school concerts, gifts to wrap, cookies to bake, dinners to plan. I try my best not to let the holidays get overwhelming because it really is my favorite time of… Read More

American Girl Holiday Events: ‘Twas The Night Before by Cirque du Soleil

December 16, 2019

By: Courtney Byrne Last year I took the girls to see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular for the first time. We had a wonderful time and I honestly credit a lot of that to us doing the package through American Girl. You can read all about that trip here: Radio City Christmas Spectacular, American Girl Package. This year, I… Read More

2019 American Girl Gift Guide

December 15, 2019

It’s time for our annual American Girl Gift Guide! Years ago, I used to add a few American Girl items to my annual gift guide. Then, when American Girl items became the main thing my girls wished for each Christmas and played with all year long, I decided the gifts needed their own post. So for the last couple years, I… Read More

Our Favorite Holiday Books & Books for Gifting

December 12, 2019

By: Courtney Byrne We love Christmas books! I started collecting Maggie’s 1st Christmas and 10 years later we have gathered quite the collection. The kids get excited to take them all out each December 1st. Each year I add some new ones. This year’s new additions are below. If you’re looking for more titles, check out last year’s list here…. Read More

The Best Spots to Ice Skate in New York City

December 11, 2019

By: Lyla of Globetrotting Mommy Ice skating in New York City is one of those classic experiences that never gets old. If you’re heading to NYC for the holidays, pack the scarfs, mittens and skates and head out to one of these six family-friendly ice skating rinks. Check out this list of the best spots to ice skate in New… Read More

Hersheypark Christmas: A Guide for Families

December 10, 2019

By: Courtney Byrne We just returned from our first Hersheypark Christmas experience. We had been to Hersheypark with the kids once before (see this post) and had always heard it’s a lot of fun at the holidays. We wanted to try something new this Christmas season and decided to check out all things Hersheypark Christmas: Candylane, Sweet Lights and the… Read More

50 Awesome Stocking Stuffers for Kids

December 7, 2019

Ho, ho, ho! Who’s ready to stuff some stockings? Tonight I’m sharing my list of 50 stocking stuffers for kids. There is a wide range from things you can grab locally to personalized gifts to order on Etsy. I’ve broken it into 5 categories of my top 10 ideas per: local, personalized, baby & toddler, preschool & big kid and… Read More