Our Favorite (Easy) Homemade Valentines

This is something I have been checking out because the store bought cards are so boring. There are very few to choose from and to actually find one your child likes is almost impossible. I have come across a few cute ideas. Friendship Bracelets If your child knows how to make friendship bracelets, this is […]

20+ Fun, Crazy Science Experiments for Kids

Also Read: Our Staff’s Favorite Vacation Getaways Whether you have a Science Fair coming up or you’re just looking for things to do while the kids are “unplugged,” bringing science to life can be fun, mind-broadening…and even delicious (see our chocolate experiments below!)  So here are a few of our favorites experiments to do as a family. As you […]

Hudson Restaurant Week is Here!

Hudson Restaurant Week January 28 – February 8, 2019 Hudson’s Restaurant Week is a great excuse to live outside of your comfort zone and let your tastebuds explore a new restaurant in a new town!  Historically, January is a slow month for restaurants so this encourages folks to get out and dine! During the bi-annual celebration […]

25+ Things to Do on a Snowy Day

Ok, so it’s March and we thought we were in the clear but here are with another snow day. So much for getting anything acommplished! Here are 25 things you can do–with or without the kids–today. 1. Get Unplugged! Pull out one of the dozens of games gathering dust in your closet. 2. Plan your Next […]

A Beautiful Winter Wonderland

January 19-27 Instead of bemoaning the cold weather, here’s a way to embrace it! Take a trip to the Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival, where you can admire beautifully carved ice sculptures, take in snow folk art, and listen to live music. Some events require tickets like the Chili Cook Off, Winterfest Blues Fire & Ice Ball or Taste of […]

8 Ways to Make School Lunch Fun

Brainstorm some fun lunch options together before food shopping, and use some of these tricks we found.

Mind Games: 10 Gifts to Boost Their Brains!

We wanted to put together a list of toys that would make great additions under the tree not just because they’re fun but because kids will learn new skills from them without even knowing it. So we asked Melissa Bangash, Director of West Side Nursery School in Ridgewood, NJ. to give us her top 10 favorite “mind […]

6 Foods to Bring You Luck in 2019

Make sure you eat one of these 6 foods thought to bring good fortune to your 2019… 1. Pork Pigs are a lucky symbol because they root forward. No looking back for this kid. Try our Pennsylvania Dutch Pork and Sauerkraut, Pork and Sage Meatballs (above) or a Super-Easy Rib Recipe. 2. Noodles. In Asian culture, noodles are believed to bring you a long life. Our Cold […]