Play Fair NY Ticket Giveaway
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Play Fair NY Ticket Giveaway

The first ever Play Fair is coming to New York City on February 13 & 14th, 2016 and with the kids  home for the winter break, this is the perfect kickoff full of family fun.  Apple Moms in the Hudson Valley was asked to be a sponsor, as a group of moms who are toy lovers, this…

Mount Snow Vermont Resort
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Mount Snow Vermont Resort

We visited Mount Snow for two nights, although the weather was not cooperating for us, we still had fun as a family.  This was out last stop after a week mountain hopping in Vermont.  We stayed in the Grand Summit Hotel, a beautiful slope side hotel located in the middle of many of the Mount…

Okemo Mountain Resort
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Okemo Mountain Travel Guide

While this winter in the Northeast has not been the most ideal for snow so far, we visited Okemo with our children mid-December.  We wanted to check out the lodging, mountain and features for families to share with you for your family.  Is it worth the trip? YES! Location Okemo Mountain is located in Central Vermont, roughly…

Smugglers Notch Resort
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Smugglers’ Notch Family Resort

Smugglers’ Notch Resort was recently rated #1 of the best family resort in the Eastern U.S and Canada by Ski Magazine, I couldn’t agree more.  A resort open year round for family fun and gatherings located in northern Vermont, about 5.5 hours from the Hudson Valley, truly has everything to offer.  Do you have young kids, tweens,…

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Little Kid Strider Bike Races

Originally posted on Diapers, Dishes, Lessons & Homework   So the season is over, but training never ends. We joined in late spring over in Bethel, CT.  Tim had raced there when he was younger.  We originally went to show Jack how fun riding without training wheels was. We had his Strider (balance bike) and he just…

They Serve Bagels in Heaven Review
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They Serve Bagels in Heaven Review

The love story of Irene and Saul begins not in this lifetime, They Serve Bagels in Heaven is a Memoir written by Irene Weinberg but told by her husband Saul, from Heaven. Their love story begin lifetimes before this and one would hope many more for them.   I received a copy of this book to review…

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Mixed Me by Taye Diggs Review

Mixed Me, the latest book written by Taye Diggs and illustrated Shane W. Evans is out now helping conquer questions young kids have about themselves and peers may have.  This is Taye and Shane’s second collaboration on the topic, both whom are fathers. Melissa and Denise, The Moms, held the Mixed Me book signing at  Aeropostale…

NYBG Holiday Train Show
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NYBG Holiday Train Show 2015

This year’s NYBG Holiday Train Show begins November 21, 2015 and stays in station until January 18th, 2016.  If you have not been yet, why are you waiting?  This classic holiday tradition for train kids and adults of all ages.  Apple Moms have been attending the Holiday Train show for five years now with our kids….

Interview with Director of Smugglers’ Notch Resort Snow Sport University
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Interview with Director of Smugglers’ Notch Resort Snow Sport University

Family Vacation Resort: Smugglers’ Notch Apple Moms is going to be checking out Smugglers’ Notch Resort’s Snow Sport University in December.  While gearing up for our trip we had the chance to ask Harley Johnson, director of Smugglers’ Notch Resort’s Snow Sport University a few questions.  Many families start their kids young on the slopes, here are…