It’s time for fall! This wonderful season brings about the turning of the leaves and the start of holiday festivities. Here are some fun fall activities for the whole family to start thinking about adding in to your calendar: Take a hayride. Reservations are now available for Pumpkin Pick Hayrides at Tanglewood Park. Attend a fall festival…. Read more »
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Thanksgiving Activities With Family
Turkey Day is almost here and it provides a great opportunity to get in some quality family time and activities. We have a few ideas on how you can maximize your family holiday fun. Take family photos. You can even set up a plan to do themed photos or have a makeshift photo booth. Capture… Read more »
Celebrating Parent’s Day
We are accustomed to celebrating Mom on Mother’s Day and Dad on Father’s Day, but did you know there is a day that celebrates both parents? Parent’s Day is celebrated the fourth Sunday in July of every year. The day was established in 1994 by Congress as a way to recognize parents for all that… Read more »
Making the Most of Long Weekends
Memorial Day is approaching, signifying the exciting start of summer and the long weekends that come with it. We have a few ideas on how you and your family can make the most of your long weekends. Take a ride. Amtrak is offering a special summer agreement where kids ages 2-12 can ride for $5 to… Read more »
Earth Day Activities for Kids
Earth Day is coming up on April 22 and it provides a great opportunity to teach kids about keeping our planet clean. Here are a few activity ideas to check out in celebration of this special day. Decorate a reusable tote bag. Reusable tote bags are becoming a more common and earth-friendly alternative to paper… Read more »
Ways to Celebrate Spring
The first official day of spring is almost here and we have a few ideas to help you take advantage of the change in season before the hot days of summer set in. Go on a picnic. Pack a picnic and sit outside and soak up the sunshine with your kids. You can head to… Read more »
Tips for Traveling With Kids
Tips for Traveling With Kids With the holidays just around the corner, many will be hitting the road with their little ones in tow. To help ensure your trip goes smoothly, we have a few tips below. Be tech-friendly. A device such as a kid-friendly tablet or a DVD player with educational videos is the… Read more »
Winter "Staycation" Ideas
Winter “Staycation” Ideas Oftentimes it can be tough it work out an out of town vacation around the holidays. With so much activity going on, it may be easier to find things to do around your home town and have a fun “staycation” with your family. Sign up for an activity you can do as… Read more »
Tips and Tricks for Camping with Small Children
Tips and Tricks for Camping with Small Children Camping with small children – even infants and toddlers doesn’t have to be the nightmarish experience you might think it would be. After all – you haven’t lived until you warmed a bottle over a campfire at 3:00 am! If camping is something you enjoy doing then… Read more »
How to Eat Out With Kids
How to Eat Out With Kids A lot of people – particularly busy parents – enjoy dining out at a restaurant, but many parents can be decidedly nervous about going out to eat with their children because of how the children might behave during the meal. The good news is that there are a few… Read more »
