Ulster County Family Staycation
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Ulster County Family Staycation

Right in our backyard, literally for some in the Hudson Valley is Kingston, NY.  Just an hour from 684/84 intersection, this quaint city along the water is great to escape the hustle and relax.  My friend and I plus our two kids escaped for a night away in March, we checked out the city and…

Travel: Hunter Mountain Review
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Travel: Hunter Mountain Review

Hunter is another mountain covered this winter for the family, Hunter Mountain counted as day 19 and 26 on the slopes for us in 2021. Hunter Mountain is located in the heart of the Catskills, roughly 2 hours from NYC and about 90 minutes from Putnam County. Hunter provides fun year round, though we like…

LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER WESTCHESTER FAMILY 4 PACK OF ANNUAL PASSES
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LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER WESTCHESTER FAMILY 4 PACK OF ANNUAL PASSES

Who loves LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester?  Have we got a surprise for you! To celebrate the Annual Pass Sale that goes until March 6th, we have a Family 4 Pack of ANNUAL PASSES to giveaway to one lucky reader! Check out all of the amazing events happening! 2020 LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester Events: LEGO® Trolls…

Feeling Nostalgic at Playland
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Feeling Nostalgic at Playland

Disclosure: We received tickets for opening day.  We chose to do a write up for our families.  All opinions expressed are our own from our own experience.  No other compensation was exchanged. For Mother’s Day weekend I took my kids to Playland’s Opening Day.  I had not been there since high school when I snuck…

September 2018 Must Do Events Putnam/Westchester
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September 2018 Must Do Events Putnam/Westchester

Putnam County 8th- Putnam County Golf Club- BBQ Lobster Bake & Music 8&9- Tilly Foster Farm- Antique Tractor & Farm Show 9th- Brewster Village- Brewster Fall Festival 15th & 16th- Patterson Fire House- Patterson Blues & BBQ Festival 22nd- Putnam County Offices Old Rt6 Carmel- Children’s Expo & Safety Day 30th- Route 6 Mahopac- Mahopac…

Travel: Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach #CPBWBFun
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Travel: Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach #CPBWBFun

Disclaimer: As a Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach #partner for the day, I have been provided with vouchers for my visit.  All opinions are my own. Growing up everyone went to the Jersey Shore, more specifically Seaside Heights, it’s tradition for many.  From the Hudson Valley area its 2.5 hours or less, an easy day…

6 Places to Visit During Winter Break
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6 Places to Visit During Winter Break

Winter Break is here, how to occupy the kids is next on your agenda.  Well we have our favorites go-tos and some special events happening this week. Special Events Apple Moms New Years Balloon Drop– Friday 12/29 at 11am at the Jefferson Valley Mall. Check Facebook Page- FREE Westchester Winter Wonderland– Kensico Dam  Visit through New Years…

Travel: Field Station Dinosaur
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Travel: Field Station Dinosaur

Open for the summer, a dinosaur park hidden in the fields of Leonia, New Jersey.  A stop for any dinosaur lover.   Field Station Dinosaur is a mix of dinosaurs on display and exhibits about prehistoric features and movies.  We were invited to check out all the dinosaurs as media so we could share our…

Hudson Valley Summer Bucket List 2021
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Hudson Valley Summer Bucket List 2021

The Hudson Valley has so many amazing places to visit, and living within the Hudson Valley we are central to different places even outside the Hudson Valley.  Check out our long Hudson Valley Summer Bucket List.   2021 Summer Bucket List To download a PDF of our Apple Moms Summer Bucket List, click here.  We…