Hudson Valley Ice Skating Locations
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Hudson Valley Ice Skating Locations

ByKaren P.

Our area is full of places to ice skate as a family, take lessons or play hockey.  I think most people have a  past time of ice skating.  We hope this winter (or year), your family tries a day of ice skating.  Almost all have rentals. Dutchess: Bontecou Hockey Rink– Millbrook Athletic Center at Millbrook School …

Traveling with Groupon #Groupon #ad
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Traveling with Groupon #Groupon #ad

ByKaren P.

Traveling with Groupon  Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% mine. Most moms love to save money.  We also are the ones who book travel, short or long and activities to do while we are on trips. Let’s face it we moms do it all.   As a Hudson Valley based business,…

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Family Movie Night with kidfresh & Ice Age Collision Course

ByKaren P.

Dinner time in my house is often a struggle/war/fight/argument- however you want to describe it.  This child doesn’t want to eat cheese, this one wants chicken. Through in weeknight activities and a husband that works night shifts I am beat.  KidFresh has changed that for me since I was first introduced a few years back….

Halloween Trunk or Treat with Oriental Trading
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Halloween Trunk or Treat with Oriental Trading

ByKaren P.

This year, Apple Moms is hosting a Trunk or Treat in Brewster at Ace Endico.  Thanks to Oriental Trading our trunk is ready, and our bucket to treats to give out is loaded.  Oriental Trading is the best go-to for halloween treats, party needs and supplies.  We went with a grave yard theme for our…

GIVEAWAY: Imagination Movers at Paramount Hudson Valley
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GIVEAWAY: Imagination Movers at Paramount Hudson Valley

ByKaren P.

Coming this November to the Paramount Hudson Valley, a historic venue in Peekskill are the IMAGINATION MOVERS.    They will have 2 shows on Saturday November 5th at 11am and 3pm. I have seen shows at the Paramount for kids in the past, great venue for interaction and dancing for the kids.  Tickets are just $21,…

5 Reasons to Visit Universal Orlando
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5 Reasons to Visit Universal Orlando

ByKaren P.

On our most recent trip to Universal in Orlando we spent a few days at the resort and Universal Parks, we fell in love. The kids, now 5 & 6, were a great age for parks and anyone who loves super heroes, Harry Potter, movies, and more. Our 5 Reasons: 1. Universal Express Unlimited Passes:…

The MOMS’ Back to School Event
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The MOMS’ Back to School Event

ByKaren P.

Last week, I attended The MOMS’ Back to School Event to celebrate the cover story for New York Family which was on The Moms– Denise Albert and Melissa Musen Gerstein. I first met them in 2013 and have since continued to attend events, movie screenings and family events with them, as well as get to know…

National Park Foundation Celebrates 100 Years in 2016 #ad
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National Park Foundation Celebrates 100 Years in 2016 #ad

ByKaren P.

I am a HUGE National Park fan, I remember visiting the Red Wood Forest in elementary school and bringing home a “Giant Sequoia” in a paper towel tube from the gift shop.  We planted and it grew over the years from twelve inches to over our heads before we moved from that house. In 2011,…

EQUITY the Film – Women Empowerment
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EQUITY the Film – Women Empowerment

ByKaren P.

I just saw one of my new favorite adult movies, EQUITY, you know the ones without cartoons and having the kids sitting next you.  One about women in the workplace, specifically the financial area and Wall Street.  Although personal I am not in this field, the theme radiates to all female careers/jobs and the unfairness….

REVIEW: Schwinn Smart Start Bikes
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REVIEW: Schwinn Smart Start Bikes

ByKaren P.

Summer is in full swing.  The Apple Moms are  all about bike riding and outdoor fun, so our partnership with Schwinn Smart Start for a review of their 16in Burnout Boys bike was exciting.  A thrilled Joey tested out his new boy bike and ride with both a hand break and pedal break.  The sleek racer design with…