School’s out for summer! For us, summer means long days at the pool, playing in the yard and trips to the beach. Summer is also a great time for fun day trips and exploring new places not too far from home. Even though they are only trips for “a day”, day trips can get costly. Here are a few tips… Read More

This post is sponsored by Nestle Pure Life.   We are in our final week of school & both the kids and I are looking forward to the official end of school and the start to summer adventures.  With my oldest child in full day kindergarten, I miss having him join us in our weekday adventures around town.  I am so… Read More

  A guest post by Michele Mittenzwei: Michele is a Disney vacation planner and is AWESOME to talk to. Reach out to her via email: m.mittenzwei@magicalvacationplanner.com or at 908-209-0599 It’s no secret that planning a trip to the most magical place on earth, Disney World, can be overwhelming, stressful & downright confusing.   This past May, our family returned from our 4th… Read More

We are excited to be kicking off a new series on the blog for the summer!  We are “hitting the road” with our families & friends to feature some favorite vacation spots for families with children.  Make sure to stay tuned each Where To Wednesday for some great vacation inspiration and travel ideas all summer long.  It’s time to buckle up… Read More

 This past weekend, I attended the New York Baby Show. It’s the second year in a row that I attended, and it’s a wonderful event, jam packed with all you need to know about baby products and gear. In addition to having tons to look at and try, I feel that the people staffing each booth are extra helpful and… Read More

Make-A-Wish holds a dear place in my heart. It is an organization I truly believe in, and i’m inspired by the work they do every day. I have seen first hand how incredible their wishes can be for a sick child. Seeing children and families smile, during some of their toughest times, must be what keeps the hard working people… Read More

                                             There are many exciting things to do in New York City. One of my favorite things as a child, was visiting the Bronx Zoo. Now that my girls are “wild” about animals, I can’t wait to take them… Read More

If you’ll be in New York City for Easter this year, we suggest making Langham Place part of your holiday. There are so many ways to create a festive, memorable Easter for your family in the city: the parade down 5th Ave, Central Park and beautiful services at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. If you’re looking for somewhere special to eat, Langham… Read More

I would love to pass on my love for reading & books to my children.  As they are finally starting to read independently, I am challenging them to read & read some more.  I created these superhero printable reading charts to inspire them to keep reading.  We hang them on the refrigerator & every time they read for 30 minutes, they… Read More