Historic Hudson Valley has 7 sites that offer a blast into the past for families to visit. Washington Irving’s Sunnyside House is located on the Tarrytown/Irvington border along the Hudson River on 10 acres, which was expanded by Irving beginning in 1835 and now restored with many of the furnishings which remained in the Irving…
If you remember our Easter Basket Picks post, you know we love Lottie Dolls, they are mini, perfect to carry everywhere, fit in our kids purses and pride themselves on looking like real girls and they invoke exploration and questioning. They are all about being unplugged, active and many are themed in STEM occupations. Girl…
One question that almost always pops up when a family is about to expand, what type of car do you have/like/want. I see it all the time on personal Facebook pages and in groups. I know I have thought about it, asked and answered these posts. Test drives, car rentals are just some ways…
I (Karen) love summer, I love laying out, playing with the kids, swimming and the heat. I am a huge bikini fan too opting for the first time in years for a one piece while pregnant summer 2011 with my second and it was from Target, nothing special. Not extremely flattering just a cover up while…
Last week we attended our third Day Out with Thomas event and our second hosted by the Strasburg Rail Road in Ronks, PA. Day Out with Thomas (DOWT) events are a favorite of our Apple Families- if you missed our original post describing the event check HERE. A lot has changed in the 3 years…
Recently I (Karen) was contacted to test a cleaning set for my car. Anyone who knows me well knows I am always driving and its the biggest thing I skip doing. I have cleaning crew for my house weekly, my car is washed on the outside when it rains. If my father or husband are…
You know what parenting trend I just can’t stand? Expensive kids furniture! Well, maybe it’s not so much that I can’t stand it but that I just don’t understand it. I have tons of Mom friends who run off to buy a crib or register for one at Pottery Barn Kids, Land of Nod or…
Last Saturday Monster Jam was at MetLife in NJ for their NY/NJ stop of the tour. Have you seen them before? This was our first time, and it was AWESOME, the kids are hooked and the little one now wants to add a Monster Truck onto her list activities (as if dirt bikes and quads…
Disney Pixar’s Inside Out is out TODAY! Being compared to UP! one of my top 3 Disney movies to begin with I have fallen in love with Inside Out. Bonus points because Jack kept his 3D glasses on the entire time, that alone speaks volumes. Anger, Disgust, Fear, Joy and Sadness help Reilly navigate emotions while being…
Summer is here which means the kids are outside and more active, if you know mine they play hard. Does anyone else daughter try swimming in the sandbox or do “sand angels”? Stride Rite makes some of the BEST kid shoes, durable, comfort and support for the little feet. We have been happy with our fall styles…