Travel
Our Norwegian Cruise Send Off
Read the whole story on This Girl Travels! We recently took an amazing cruise with Norwegian Cruise lines, sailing on the Breakaway out of NYC. The entire trip was fantastic, one of the best cruises we have ever taken, but the last day was something to remember (and left us excitedly thinking of our next Norwegian cruise), We begun our last day on the Norwegian Breakaway by sleeping in pretty late (even the 7 year old).. It was warmer then {Read More}
Why plan a family holiday to the Caribbean?
What better than jetting off to paradise for an escape from school, work and routine with a laid-back holiday in the Caribbean? For the kids, there are miles of sand to run around on, warm, clear waters to snorkel in and plenty of sunshine. For parents, there’s poolside lounging, fiery jerk chicken, forest hikes and rum. Here are some other reasons your family will fall in love with the Caribbean. There’s something for everyone A trip to the Caribbean islands {Read More}
Winter Fun at Camelback
This past weekend, we headed to Pennsylvania for some snowy, winter-weather fun in the Pocono Mountains. My husband and son absolutely love winter, the snow, and all that goes along with it, so they were very excited for this adventure. Camelback has a lot to offer guests in the winter. You can go skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing- even ride a mountain coaster. Camelback offers both skiing and snowboarding lessons, for children and adults (separate classes), as well as private {Read More}
The Winter Clove Family Resort in the Catskills
Read more on This Girl Travels! Winter is a great time to visit the Catskills in upstate NY. With the wide variety of winter sports and activities to do in the area, head East, young man (or woman) when next the weather looks stormy. What a great place to get stranded during a blizzard! When we last visited, it was less then a winter wonderland. In fact, it was downright balmy at 50 degrees. While that made for a nice {Read More}
Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa
Nestled in a setting so lovely you might never want to leave is the Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa. Located in the scenic town of Digby, Nova Scotia this resort offers a one of a kind stay with the natural beauty of the area, the superb amenities and the unforgettable hospitality of the staff. Digby Pines features rooms and cottages to accommodate your needs. From luxurious king size beds to cozy little twins, the rooms are charming, very comfortable, {Read More}
Rafting Down the Payette River
If adventure is calling your name, consider answering it in Idaho. Not only is the area beautiful, and full of some of the most amazing nature, fishing, camping, and outdoor activities you can imagine, but the people are unmatched in friendliness and hospitality. When I landed in Boise, I actually had “culture shock” if that’s possible. Flying in from a city voted “America’s Unfriendliest”- yes, that’s a thing, and yes, that’s where we live- we landed in a place where {Read More}
Reviews & Giveaways
Natural Dog Bed from Savvy Rest
Disclosure- We received the below in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are our own and honest. For more, see “I Disclose”. Our dog Cooper is a bit of a bum. He likes to lounge around all day, all over the place. He’s not, however, a huge fan of lying of the floor- not his favorite. He likes to be wherever we are, of course. I don’t like him on the couch or in the bed, so what’s the {Read More}
Big Apple Circus – Get Your Tickets Now!
We recently saw the Big Apple Circus, in Bridgewater, NJ for a limited time. My son loves the circus, and this one is big enough to have amazing acts, while being small enough that no seat is a bad seat (none are more then 50 feet from the ring) and you have a real “family feel” to the whole experience. His favorites were the animal acts. He loved the horses and camels, joined by miniature ponies and alpacas. We took {Read More}
NEW Honey Bunches of Oats Breakfast Biscuits
Disclosure- We received the below in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are our own and honest. We all know what morning are like on school days. Insane, rushing, forgetting something, and which one can’t find their shoe? No matter how far ahead you plan, how early you wake up- it’s always something. My son moves so slow I swear he’s going backwards. It’s unbelievable- how hard is getting dressed and brushing your teeth? He kills me. I’m not {Read More}
Sarah Tilton’s Car Seat Installation Tips and WIN a Britax Advocate ClickTight car seat
Car Seat Installation Tips: It is important to follow the user manuals from both the child car seat manufacturer and the vehicle manufacturer in order to achieve a proper installation. Use a car seat that makes installation as simple as buckling a seat belt. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, three out of every four car seats are installed incorrectly. To address this concerning fact, the new ClickTight installation technology in Britax convertible car seats gives any caretaker {Read More}
The Listerine 21 Day Challenge
Disclosure:I received LISTERINE® Brand products and a Walgreens gift card from Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc. and The Motherhood as part of my participation in the LISTERINE® 21-Day Challenge. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are my own. Recently, my family and I took the Listerine 21 Day Challenge. You might recall the blog post I wrote about it when we first started. It was an easy challenge to take- not really all that challenging- {Read More}
Hungry Caterpillar Booster Seat from Creative Baby
Disclosure: The Hungry Caterpillar Booster Seat from Creative Baby mentioned below was provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information. When you are always on the go with young kids there are some things that you really need that make life easier. Having a booster seat that you can easily pack up in the car with you {Read More}
Recipes
The Best Sugar Cookie Recipe Ever
Who doesn't love a wonderful sugar cookie? I am truthfully not really a sugar cookie person, but let me tell you....this sugar cookie recipe is amazing. I always make them fairly thick and they seem to stay soft and good at all times! I made these last week for Valentine's Day (about 70+ hearts) and not a single one was wasted. Sugar … [Read More...]
Chicken Enchilada Soup
As cold as it is outside here, let me tell you that there isn't anything better than some good soup! Or is there? Actually having that soup cook in the crock-pot all day long with no extra work from you makes it even better. I am very excited to share my Quick and Easy Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe with you. What You Need: 3 … [Read More...]
Kitchen Roll-Ups- Fruit Leather from your Juicer
For most owners of a powerful Breville juicer, the job description of their machine begins and ends with extracting juices from fruits and vegetables. However, a juicer can be one of the most versatile tools in the kitchen for an adventurous cook, and one of its hidden powers is the ability to make fruit leather in your own home. … [Read More...]
Turkey Soup
This recipe is really easy, and it's great to use left over meat with it. I always make this after a family dinner or, Thanksgiving, Christmas even. You take those left overs and the carved up turkey ( bones and fat and all) boil it for a few hours with vegetables till all the meat falls off. Toss some beans in there, you have left over … [Read More...]
Parenting
How To: Quick Birthday Robot Snack for Kids
Being a teacher, blogger, mom, and grad school student I feel like I am always running from on thing to the other. I love to take time to do fun, and cute crafts, but sometimes I feel like I go way too long without doing them. I was so excited to be able to put together these cute little robot snacks for my daughter and her friends at … [Read More...]
How to Prepare Your Child for Sleep-Away Camp
Whether your school offers some kind of outdoor education week where all the kids in a class go to a nearby camp for a few days, or you are the type of parent that likes to send kids to summer camp every year, eventually you'll need to think about how you can best prepare the tots in your household for sleeping somewhere other than in the … [Read More...]
Technology
Fossil Fighters Frontier for Nintendo 3DS
We recently tested out a new game at the New York City Nintendo store called Fossil Fighters Frontier, for the Nintendo 3DS. At that time, the game was being demonstrated for kids 10 and up, since it has quite a bit of reading and bigger words. There are options for 3D and non 3D play, depending on the use of parental controls. You can … [Read More...]
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse Video Game
Disclosure- we received the below in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are our own and honest. Nintendo has a quite a few classic characters but few are as fun as their pink fluffy one, Kirby. Kirby is the pink, round guy with a vacuum mouth, for those who don't know. There is a new Kirby game by Nintendo, which is … [Read More...]
OurPact – New App For Families
In the modern day and age, there are few technological gadgets which have permeated society so fully as the smart phone. Just about every man woman and child has one, and its a model newer then yours. But with smart phones and kids comes a big, scary prospect. The internet, Facebook, Twitter and every scumbag with a computer or smart … [Read More...]
Nintendo eShop and Parent Portal
If you have a video game lover in your life, this year for Valentines Day, why not make them feel extra special with some Nintendo digital goodies while being sure they don't have the items already? You will want to take a look at the eShop- great for special occasions and last minute shopping, too. (Not to mention it makes shopping … [Read More...]
Lifestyle
Things People with Wanderlust Appreciate
Whether you backpack solo, take a guided tour, or stay at a resort, traveling is always an adventure. Martin Buber, the famous philosopher once said, "All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware." His statement rings true today. Every time we travel, we open our minds to something new. For the most part, travel … [Read More...]
Find Balance off the Beaten Path — Retreats for the Entire Family to Enjoy
What does it mean to truly unwind and relax? Can you even think of the last time you were completely unplugged without anywhere to be or anything to do? If you’re like most families, it’s probably been a while since you’ve felt really rested. These days, with school, work, soccer practice and getting dinner on the table, you’ve likely … [Read More...]
