Travel
Adventure Aquarium in NJ
This winter has been interminable, but there is plenty to do indoors. Just a short drive from NY, NJ, or PA, is the Adventure Aquarium- formerly the Camden Aquarium. There are many things to see and do inside, from new exhibits, to interactive touch pools, and educational experiences. You can get a hot lunch there, bring your own and grab a table, and spend the whole day inside. (There are also outdoor penguin enclosures, but bring your coats! Baby, it’s {Read More}
5 Family-Friendly Activities in And Around New Orleans
This is the time of year when many people are thinking about planning a family vacation. And when it comes to narrowing down the budget, aside from going to a place that is affordable, another top priority is looking for a destination that has plenty of things for people of all ages to do. If you’re looking for suggestions on a great family vacation that you can take, have you ever thought about New Orleans? Although it’s oftentimes associated with {Read More}
A Sweet Valentine’s Day In Hershey PA
If you are like me, Valentine’s Day is a family affair, as well as a day to remember your sweetheart. In my house, I have two loves- the one I married, and the one I gave birth to. Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love for us – not just the romantic kind. (And there is always after the kids go to bed for a nice amorous evening and eating dessert in peace.)
21st Annual Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival
The annual one day fest, held on Saturday, May 10, 2014, with a large fan base from all over the Southeast, will be held at the regular festival site, on Stagecoach Road, 300 yards off Washington Highway, north of Thomson, Georgia. Tickets, which are $30 advance and $40 day of, go on sale March 1. The event is held each year to bring great American roots and blues music and musicians to the rural South, as well as pay tribute {Read More}
Turks and Caicos – Get Away From It All
Feeling the chill of winter? Warm up with a trip to Turks and Caicos. Warm weather and good food await-and it’s not a long flight, either. A great way to start our trip, The Conch Farm is both beautiful and educational. With conch being such a huge part of the island (a major food, source of many festivals, it was even on the flag) making sure that it is sustainable is vital. Located on the island’s eastern end, and first {Read More}
Fun in Philly- Celebrate the Year of the Horse
Chinese New Year: Year of the Horse January 31, 2014 will ring in the new year in the Chinese calendar. To celebrate and learn more about this holiday, take a stroll through one of America’s oldest cities- Philadelphia! Why Philly? It’s a great city, with one of the largest and most active Chinese communities in the USA, as well as one of the biggest Chinatowns, making it the perfect place to steep yourself in the culture while staying on {Read More}
Reviews & Giveaways
Super Clean with OxiClean
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for OxiClean. I received three product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Even though winter is still hanging on strong, there are still some easy ways to start your Spring cleaning season early. How pray tell do you start to deep clean your house without opening the windows and sweeping out your porch? Why, with your dishes, floors, and {Read More}
Nutri-Grain – Good Food On The Go
“I participated in an Influencer Program on behalf of Mom Central for Nutri-Grain. I received product samples and promotional item to thank me for participating.” Mornings are one of the busiest times of the day- mostly because we have to get everyone going from sleeping to out the door in no time flat. Usually this is a feat which can be achieved with will power and grace, like a well oiled machine or even a ballet of breakfast. But there are, {Read More}
The Big Apple Circus
Looking for something fun to do with the kids? The Big Apple Circus is back, and better then ever. This year brings “Luminocity”, which transports the acts in the circus’ single ring the New York City’s Times Square. My husband, my son, and I all loved the acts in the circus, and we all had a great time. Bonus for families you don’t have to pay to park, the souvenirs are (really, I swear) reasonably priced, and there is food {Read More}
Pediped Kids Boots
Disclosure- I received the below in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own and honest. Please see “Disclose” tab for more info. With winter still in full blast, and snow falling nearly daily, you know that I’m looking for waterproof shoes for my fella to wear to school. They don’t let them wear boots to school, so I looked at one of my favorite kids shoe stores, www.pediped.com to see what options they had for kids his {Read More}
Fun New Toys From NY Toy Fair
NY Toy Fair was last week, and I’ve shared a few posts (and plenty on social media!) with you already about what we saw and did there. Here are a few fun products that we got to take home and try out, and my son says are his favorites of the bunch. The new “Dune” Skylander, which is available in stores in the blue and gold colors above. It interacts with the Skylanders portal for your game station of choice, {Read More}
La Bella Pink Bath and Body
Disclosure: The 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. Bathes are a thing of wonder. They not only cleanse the body but also soak the soul, rejuvenating and re-energizing. After a long day of home tending or office tending a bath is a great way to de-stress. After keeping Tommy from either {Read More}
Recipes
Pulled Brisket Recipe
Meat · Yields 6-8 servings INGREDIENTS: 1 (3-4 pound) second cut brisket 1 Tbsp prepared horseradish 1 Tbsp imitation mustard ½-1cup ketchup, to taste 1 cup water 2 tsp garlic, chopped ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup vinegar salt, to taste pepper, to … [Read More...]
Shepherd’s/Cottage Pie Meatballs
If you call something shepherd’s pie on the Internet but you use beef instead of lamb, people freak out. I personally like this recipe better with beef, but it works both ways, so I wanted to leave it open for you to decide. The fun part of this recipe is biting into a meatball to find the soft mashed potato on the inside. Makes: 30 to … [Read More...]
Country Chicken & Buttermilk Soup
This comforting chicken soup is filled with vegetables and uses nonfat buttermilk and fat-free chicken broth instead of a heavier cream base. It’s as satisfying as chicken and dumplings, with none of the guilt. Makes 6 servings Hands-on 35 min. Total 1 hour, 5 min. 2 skinned and boned chicken breast … [Read More...]
Baby Carrot Soup Recipe
Vidalia onions were first grown during the Depression in the sandy soil of Toombs County, Georgia, where farmers were surprised to find they’d cultivated a variety that was sweet, not hot. Their unique taste balances the slightly hot chipotle peppers in this easy-to-make (yet company-worthy!) soup. Makes 5 … [Read More...]
Parenting
5 Fun Summer Backyard Activities for Kids
Every time that the summer season rolls around, we as parents find ourselves in a bit of dilemma. Although there are always things like swimming and going to the park that our children can do, we all know that kids tend want to break out of their play routine on a pretty frequent basis; this means that they're always looking for something … [Read More...]
MOM, I’m Bored (Ideas to Squash the Whineys)
Disclosure: The 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. Snowed in? Stuck home with endless "snow days" and "no school days" this winter? It's been a brutal and snow-covered season … [Read More...]
Technology
Get Your Game on With Nintendo
This past weekend, my son, husband, and myself headed to the Nintendo World Store in New York City to check out some of the newest and soon-to-be-released games, including Yoshi’s New Island and Disney Magical World launching soon on the Nintendo 3DS/2DS. We had a great time playing the new games, checking out the systems, and even … [Read More...]
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids Tablet
Disclosure- I received the below in order to facilitate my post. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information. Tablets come in various sizes, one of the most popular is the 7.0". In this arena there are many options especially for kids. One of … [Read More...]
Mario Party Island Tour
Disclosure- I received the below in order to facilitate my post. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information. Mario Party has constantly been one of the best ways for a group of friends to laugh and play video games together. The most recent … [Read More...]
Adventure Time Explore the Dungeon Video Game
Disclosure- I received the below in order to facilitate my post. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information. Adventure Time is the hit animated show about Finn the boy and Jake the dog who live in a land of Ooo which is full of adventure and … [Read More...]
Lifestyle
The Other Josh Cohen At Paper Mill Playhouse
Now showing at the Paper Mill Playhouse in NJ, is the incredibly funny "The Other Josh Cohen". This play is about a Jewish man who is down on his luck and broke, but this nice guy just wants to do the right thing when a mysterious check shows up at his home with $58,000 for him. Not knowing the sender, he tries to make sure that it's … [Read More...]
Marriott Rewards (and fun sweepstakes)
I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Marriott Rewards. I received Marriott Points to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. I just wanted to let you all know about the new Ambassador program I am in now for Marriott Rewards® and will be posting two … [Read More...]
