Easter Basket Ideas
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Easter Basket Ideas

With Easter around the corner, what is going in your kid’s Easter Basket? I am anti-candy since they get it from the egg hunts, class parties and everywhere else.  So I am always looking for fun, educational and entertaining toys of my kids.  See our basket ideas below and shop easily for anything you want….

Maple Weekends
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Maple Weekends

So last year while I was searching for events I found out about Maple Weekends.  Did you know that right now is the time that New York is making fresh delicious maple syrup?  Yeah me neither so we packed up the kids and headed to check out an open house at a farm in Dutchess…

2016 List of Hudson Valley Egg Hunts
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2016 List of Hudson Valley Egg Hunts

Here at Apple Moms HV, we made our 2016 List of Hudson Valley Egg Hunts.  Spring time starts with Egg Hunts for many, at least the little ones.  Here is our list of local Egg Hunts by County.  Easter is March 27th.  Happy hunting! DUTCHESS: 3/19 LaGrangeville  10am Union Vale Parks and Rec 8 Tymor Park Road…

Recap: Play Fair 2016
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Recap: Play Fair 2016

The first ever Play Fair took place Valentine’s Weekend- February 13th and 14th. We were proud sponsors for this event and the Apple Moms attended Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning and afternoon sessions.  Our kids ranging 3-7 had fun at the various booths including Crayola, Nickelodeon, Thomas & Friends, MooseToys, LEGO, TTPM, Batmobile and more….

GMC 2016 Terrain Denali
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GMC 2016 Terrain Denali

Are you a mom like me who doesn’t want to become a mini-van mom? A cross-over may be just what you need.  With seating for five, the GMC Terrain Denali has everything you could want including a large trunk- a mom must.  On our recent road trip to snowboard up and down Vermont we had the…

Monster Jam at Prudential Center, NJ
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Monster Jam at Prudential Center, NJ

Flying in air, flipping over and wheelies are just some of the stunts you will see at Monster Jam.  Prudential Center in Newark, NJ hosted the tour and my kids were filled with excitement. We are excited this has become a regular family event for us. Carolina Crusher, Grave Digger, BackDraft, Higher Education, Saigon Shaker,…

Sesame Street Live “Let’s Dance”
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Sesame Street Live “Let’s Dance”

ELMO’S GOT THE MOVES! – UPDATE So my 2 year old is RARELY still!  However, on Valentine’s Day we got to attend “Sesame Street Live! Let’s Dance” at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden.  My child was immobilized by the excitement of seeing her favorite monsters.  The show was SUPER interactive and engaging for even my 5 year…

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 Travel Guide
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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 Family 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,…