Travel
Coconut Bay Resort, St. Lucia
No matter what kind of vacation you are looking for- family trip, a romantic couples retreat, girlfriends getaway- you can find what you are looking for on the diverse island of St. Lucia. Coconut Bay is located near the airport (in fact, just five minutes away), so you won’t have a long trek to your room once you arrive. That’s never a welcome surprise, is it? Once there, you are greeted by friendly staff with cool towels and cold drinks {Read More}
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
Looking for an all-season resort you can enjoy with the family? Look no further then the beautiful Waterville Valley Resort, set in the always stunning White Mountains of New Hampshire. We are lovers of NH, it’s not hard to find a reason to get us to head up for a visit. If you have ever set foot in the small but stunning state, you likely are as well. Outdoors Enthusiasts will be hard pressed to be kept away, no matter {Read More}
Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts in Riviera Maya, Mecico
It’s that time of year that feels like winter will never end. First, Winter. Then, “False Spring”, wild cold snap, at least one more blizzard that will lead to “second False Spring”, and then maybe we can finally start to melt. I’m thinking about a shortcut to getting warm. Mexico is calling. It’s just a short plane ride away, and it’s beautiful beaches, resorts, and diverse entertainment are just the thing to help wipe away the winter blues. Not to {Read More}
Rhode Island Bound
When planning your trip to Rhode Island you might not be thinking of horseback riding on the beach, but you should be. C and L Stables located in Goddard Memorial State Park and offer access to 18 miles of trails or beach rides along the East Greenwich Bay. Riders of all levels are welcome and the stables has even been awarded the North American Horseman Association “SAFETY AWARD” ten years in a row. If history is more your style visit the Cloud Hill {Read More}
There’s More to NY than NYC
New York’s Finger Lakes region is a beautiful destination filled with history, adventure, and the great outdoors. Hikers, historians, artists, and literary buffs alike can find numerous attractions to draw them to the area. From Mark Twain’s time spent writing in Elmira, to the Corning Museum of Glass, and the natural splendor of forests and lakes, this is a truly inspirational trip. Mark Twain Country One of America’s greatest writers, Mark Twain, was a regular visitor to Elmira NY. He summered there for {Read More}
The Hermitage Club of Southern Vermont
The Hermitage Club at Haystack Mountain is a premiere destination for any New England visitor or local. Southern Vermont is easily accessible, just two hours from Boston and four hours from NYC, and puts you right in the center of the East Coast’s only private ski resort. Members enjoy year round entertainment surrounded by the natural beauty of the mountains. Spa, dining, and luxury accommodations are a fixture at the Hermitage Club while providing a safe environment for outdoor and indoor {Read More}
Reviews & Giveaways
Built For Your Growing Family
Thinking about adding on to your family? That can be a fun, even if somewhat stressful time. Trying to choose what essential everyday items you will need for your growing brood can be difficult, as you need to think about cost, size, durability, safety, ease of use, and more. We are hoping to help you with some of our favorites, as well why we like them and think you will find them useful. One of the first and most important {Read More}
GIVEAWAY – “Summer on the Go” with Nat Geo Kids @NGKids #NatGeoKidsAlmanac
Just in time for Summer road trips and vacations, Nat Geo kids is giving away a super fun prize pack featuring their latest kids almanac, the National Geographic Kids Almanac 2020. Kids can have fun and keep their minds working over the summer. They can also be entertained without electronics- it’s true. I mean, we all lived, right? One of you can win this Almanac, water bottle, gel pens, string backpack and back seat organizer gift set. Great to put {Read More}
Great Gifts for an Active Mom
This time of year, I’m always seeing lists about the best gifts for mom. See, I’m even making one. But the truth is, not all moms are alike, and you know best your mom’s personality. A “makeup and jewelry” kind of mom? Flowers, chocolate? Maybe she wants to sleep in and get a massage. (Hint, that’s pretty much everyone, all the time.) Some of that stuff can be sort of a “cop-out”, just going through the motions. Your mom did {Read More}
The New Mojobot Available Now on Kickstarter
It may seem that board games are becoming a thing of the past, as most kids these days would rather play video games or apps. As parents, we can use this technology to help our kids learn and develop skills that they will be able to use in our tech-driven world. The new Mojobot is the world’s first tangible coding robot and board game that makes it easy for adults and kids to learn the core principles of coding and {Read More}
Hoppey Easter! Filling Those Bunny Baskets
It’s already April, and of course that means that for many, the Easter Bunny will soon be hopping his or her way into their houses with a basket of treats. Here are a few ideas to consider for your kids- or kids at heart. Tired of hearing your kid’s video games or other noisy electronics? Tell them to put on a pair of headphones, we deserve some peace and quiet once and a while. I don’t need to hear every {Read More}
Cute and Cuddly, Prefect for Easter or Passover
Soft and snuggly is what bedtime (and even just cuddle up time) is all about. There are some new cute critters that we thought you would enjoy for your den, check these out- they are perfect for Easter or Passover. If you have pets at home, your family will be thrilled by Petsies. where you and your kids can custom design a stuffed animal to look just like your furry family member. Choose from a wide selection of colors, combinations, {Read More}
Recipes
Butternut Squash and Kale Soup
This soup makes the perfect vegetable side dish—it's packed with nutritious vegetables and healthy carbohydrates from the butternut squash and other veggies! Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Serves: 4 Serving Size: 1 cup Ingredients: 1 large sweet onion, cut into wedges 4 cups cubed butternut squash (about 3/4-inch … [Read More...]
RUMI’S JHAL GOSHT (BEEF OR LAMB CURRY)
Ingredients 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, coarsely chopped Curry spices (see below) 1 1/2 pounds lamb or beef stew meat 1 cup yogurt 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (stems and leaves) CURRY INGREDIENTS 1 to 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes (depending on heat … [Read More...]
Crisp Apple Donuts (with fewer calories and less sugar)
Ingredients For The Donuts: 1 cup Crisp Apple Sparkling ICE 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature) ½ cup Splenda Sugar Blend 2 eggs ¼ cup whole milk 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 3 ¾ cup all purpose flour For The Cinnamon Sugar: 1½ cups Splenda Sugar … [Read More...]
Pomegranate Blueberry Acai Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients: Smoothie Bowl 2 Frozen acai smoothie packs, broken up 1 Banana 1/3 Cup Blueberries 1/3 Cup Raspberries 1/2 Cup Pomegranate Blueberry Sparkling Ice 1/4 Cup Almond Milk 2 1/2 Teaspoon Chia seeds Topping Suggestions 2 Tablespoons blueberries or raspberries 2 Tablespoons pomegranate seeds 1/2 Banana sliced 2 … [Read More...]
Parenting
Top 4 Reasons Your Teen May Be under Stress
Youth is a free pass to have fun and enjoy. But alongside this “folly” are physical, social, mental, and emotional changes that every teenager goes through to cross the bridge to adulthood. Indeed, transition and turmoil characterize adolescence. And your teenage son or daughter may have trouble coping with how things are. … [Read More...]
Saving Your Sanity: Tips For Flying With Children
Most parents would agree that traveling with young children is stressful. Children, as a rule, do not like to be enclosed in limited spaces for long periods of time. This, in addition to the other discomforts of air travel (such as airplane turbulence and ear-aches), tend to make them irritable passengers. Helpful tips for planning … [Read More...]
Technology
The New @StarlinkGame Now Available at @BestBuy #StarlinkGame #ad
My son is really into video games, like so many kids his age.The new Starlink Game, Starlink: Battle for Atlas brings toys into gaming by giving kids a buildable space ship toy as their controller, and other toys as interactive game pieces. In a similar fashion of "Toys to Life" games such as Skylanders, Lego Dimensions, and … [Read More...]
Legrand In-Wall TV Power Kit @LegrandNA @BestBuy #ad
Disclaimer- The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. Do you have a mounted TV, but dislike the wires hanging down the wall? There is a new solution for that. Now you can hide those ugly TV Cables with the Legrand In-Wall TV Power Kit. … [Read More...]
WIN a “Blast!” retro/classic videogame console from AtGames #GiftGuide
AtGames Digital Media Inc., have released their latest classic video games- the Blast! family of products. The Blast! series of HDMI dongle and wireless controller bundles features eight to 20 classic titles per model. “This upcoming range of products represents an unprecedented value for families and gamers of all types,” says Dr. … [Read More...]
Gifts For the Gamer in Your Life #GiftGuide
If you have a gamer on your holiday shopping list this year, there are some fantastic games that have recently come out that we think they will really like. LEGO fan? Who isn't? No matter what age, in this house, everyone likes LEGO. Combine it with video games, then mix in the DC Universe, and you have the recipe for a win right … [Read More...]
Lifestyle
Be Prepared – it starts with a go bag
Saying: "It won't happen to us" is a poor disaster response plan. And thinking: "It can't happen here" is categorically wrong. There are all sorts of "its" out there, and they can and do happen, here, there, everywhere. And when it happens, there might be only minutes in which to get out the door and go. Emergencies don't wait for us to … [Read More...]
Serenity Skin Care and Body Wellness in Englewood, NJ
Looking for a great Mother's Day gift? If your mom is anything like most moms, she can use a break. Some rest, relaxation, and perhaps someone taking care of HER for a change of pace. Who wouldn't like a minute to herself? I can't think of too many things I like more then a good massage, and I'm guessing your mom is not too … [Read More...]
