Last month we visited Diggerland USA and it was a blast! It’s a spot I have been wanting to visit with my truck obsessed little boy for a while now. So this year, for his birthday, he got a special day at Diggerland with mom. To make it even more fun we brought two of our best pals along who… Read More
There are so many fun places to travel in the winter with kids. From holiday break to a few long weekends in the winter, there’s plenty of time off for a little adventure. The past few years we’ve been trying to take the kid skiing at least once, because it’s something we hope they will all eventually be able to… Read More
Disclosure: We partnered with Piattino to host this giveaway. As always all thoughts and opinions are completely my own. A few weeks ago, we tried a new local restaurant and it made for the perfect date night. I had been wanting to try Piattino for a while, because there’s a location near my elementary school that so many people have… Read More
By: Lyla Gleason Now that the school year is underway, its time to get excited for our favorite fun-for-all fall activity…apple picking. The tri-state area is full of Pick-Your-Own orchards with apple trees in every variety, farm and animal adventures, delicious treats and plenty of fun-filled outdoor activities the whole family can enjoy. Whether you’re stocking up on apples as… Read More
October is my favorite month. The weather is great and there are so many reasons to be outdoors: like all of the New Jersey pumpkin patches! We visit them on the weekends and even during the week for less crowds. I guess from all our pumpkin patch photos people can tell we visit quite a few and are often… Read More
A few weeks ago, Alex and I took a mother-daughter trip to Disney World. We have visited Orlando in the early fall a few times now and I can honestly say it’s a great time to visit Disney. Yes, it can be very hot and yes there is always a chance of rain but the low crowds and Halloween decor… Read More
Here’s some exciting news for anyone local: there’s a brand new Disney Junior Play Zone at the Menlo Park Mall! We visited it last week and the kids had a blast. They didn’t want to leave. Here’s why I loved it too and we’ll definitely be heading back frequently: 1. It’s a great place to get out energy: Like most… Read More
A few months ago Grammy came to watch the kids and Tom and I escaped for a Parent’s Getaway. It had been four years since we last went on vacation without the kids and the first time we left all four kids. When we went on our first Parent’s Getaway four years ago we said “we have to do this… Read More
By Lyla Gleason Having an only child can be tough for a water park getaway so we started a tradition of bringing along my daughter’s “vacation brother.” Last year we went to Sesame Place and this summer we headed off on a close-to home getaway to Great Wolf Lodge, Poconos, NY. I knew the kids would love the non-stop activities… Read More
Years ago, my brothers visited Cooperstown, NY with my parents and their baseball team. They had the best time and when they came home and told me all about it, I remember wishing I had gone too. I had to stay home for a dance team commitment and missed the trip but they had so many stories to share. Fast… Read More