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My big guy is having the best time at his little morning summer camp. It's exclusively outdoors on an open field and playground--which means the counselors have to get very creative with sports and activities and fun and games.  Yes, they craft on a picnic table and play board ...read more

Camp Mom is in session. While my almost six year old big boy goes to our town's summer recreation program, my little lady bug is stuck at home with yours truly. She loves me and all, but I know my social butterfly would want to be playing and crafting and singing and running with ...read more

The last day of school has come and gone! Cue the parade... start the music... get out the iPads! Yes, vacation time has arrived--and, while the first few days were a thrilling novelty, the kids are now starting to get complacent and listless. The tablets are emerging and the ...read more

My little lady is about to graduate "the threes." Next year, she'll be in a "fours" program, and so this summer will be devoted to potty training! Her birthday falls on the district cusp, so even though I probably will have her in an extra year of pre-K, it's time she stops using ...read more

1. Foster an “Outside” Connection to Learning Summer is the perfect time to show kids that learning doesn’t just happen at school. And one of the best ways to make at-home learning fun during the summer is to take it outside! You can conduct simple experiments that may be too ...read more

When the flu hits you or your little one (or both!) it can be daunting to assess which symptoms to address first. When most of us think of flu symptoms we immediately think of a low grade fever, aches and pains and nausea, which may lead to dehydration. Essentially a loss of body ...read more

Today is Kid Inventors' Day!  I know, I know. It feels like there's always some crazy made-up holiday on the calendar; but this one was invented (get it?) to celebrate kids who love creating, building, and tinkering, and that's a notion I can get behind. My brilliant ...read more

Baby, it's cold outside... Like, record-breaking, teeth-chattering, freeze-you-tushie-off cold outside. (What you've never heard that verse?) Winter has made quite the arrival; and this is just the tip of the iceberg... Pun intended.  One thing for parents to note: It is ...read more

Decorating a gingerbread house is one of my children's favorite holiday traditions. I, on the other hand, have never been a huge fan. First, there's all the sugar and candy and frosting and dye. Then there's the fact that the traditional kits are nearly impossible to complete. ...read more

We're a teeny-tiny bit Santa obsessed over here. We've written lots of letters, visited his workshop (conveniently located in our local mall!), and read all the stories about the big jolly man in red.  Suffice to say, we're excited for Christmas Eve. We can't wait to bake ...read more

December is here! Time to whip out your warmest winter-weather gear: your down coat, those fuzzy earmuffs, and all the fleece and wool and cashmere accessories  you and your crew have accrued throughout the years. When we bought the kids their heavy jackets last year, I sized up ...read more

This little lady did some serious spending damage this past weekend. Tis the season to be browsing and shopping and splurging in style, after all. Seriously, I couldn't say no to her cute little face at the holiday store. She wanted ornaments and decorations and all sorts of ...read more

Gobble gobble! The kiddos wake up on Thanksgiving morning with energy and excitement for the day ahead. Before you watch the parade or head out on a family 5K, whip up a crafty-cute breakfast your kids will absolutely adore. These sweet cinnamon roll turkeys taste good and look ...read more

Thanksgiving is just two days away. The holidays are officially here, and I'm ready to mix, mingle, and celebrate with my friends and family.  Of course, no one is as excited for the festivities as my two little people. Every day they ask me how many days are left before ...read more

Have you tried pulling the Jimmy Kimmel prank on your kids yet? I did, and felt the wrath of two very candy-coated kiddos. They're proud of their loot. After all, they trick or treated for a full hour and a half. That's serious business and real work in the eyes of of a five ...read more

With the first two months of the academic year wrapping up (how is that even possible?!), parents might be looking for ways to be more intentional about their children’s intellectual growth. No doubt about it, focusing on learning with all those distractions and temptations ...read more

Get into the full Halloween spirit with this super fun Pumpkin Scented Moon Sand Oobleck DIY! Haven't heard of Oobleck? Well it's all the rage in my house. The kids went from obsessing over slime making to creating Oobleck which is cornstarch and water. It's something they ...read more

When I think of iconic family vacation spots, I think of Woodloch Resort in Hawley, PA. As a kid, my family used to go to this picturesque Poconos destination every year in the winter. I remember the cozy vibe, the warm staff, the lovely accommodations, and the delicious ...read more