The Florida keys may seem distant and exotic, but Key Largo is less than two hours from Miami. Get off of Collins and get to those coral reefs! Do you want a South Florida day to remember? Tired of restaurant hopping morning, noon, and night? Head down to the Keys for the day. Here’s the…
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9 Family-Friendly Activities to Enjoy in Long Island
There’s lots of indoor fun available in Long Island, Great Neck and surrounding areas for kids of all ages. When it comes to finding activities to do with the kids in the winter months, we’re always struggling to find nice and fun indoor places to go. Here are some great options on Long Island; Great…
The Easiest Way to Keep Your Child’s Closet Neat
Your smallest fashionista can have a neater closet (even if she’s always pulling things off the shelf). Don’t you love the look of a neat bedroom closet? Nicely stacked piles, evenly folded? And then your little one wants the t-shirt from the middle of the pile, stands on tiptoes and pulls. And there go the…
Get Your Ironing Done in Half the Time
It’s got to get done anyway. The right iron will make the task go super fast. With two girls in uniforms and one bar mitzvah boy, there is a lot of ironing going on in my house, any given week. Throw in a Rosh Chodesh or some extra guest and you can guarantee that iron…
Driving to Toronto? 7 Things You Need to Know Before Crossing the Border
Canada might just be a (long) car trip away, but it is another country. Keep these 7 tips in mind and your trip should go smoothly. When people share with me that they will be driving to Canada, it’s often with a tinge of panic in their voices. How can you possibly travel for 8+…
Is Your Child Naturally Disorganized?
Organizing a backpack may be the first activity that can help your disorganized child learn to focus and organize. An occupational therapist shares the get-organized game plan. A while back, I shared my briefcase organizing technique in this post, where I recommended using the “SPACE” system. Then, one reader wrote to us sharing that her school had…
6 Fun Things to Do in Pittsburgh with Kids (Bonus: There’s Kosher Food Close By)
Looking for a city that’s great to visit with kids? Well, Pittsburgh is called “Kidsburgh” for a reason! Year-round, this family-friendly little city is packed with fun, creative activities for kids! A 6-hour drive from NYC, it’s a great getaway location for any time of year. While these are by no means all of our…
What Do So Many People Love About Trader Joe’s?
Ever wonder why shoppers are so passionate about this shop? I’m one of them so I’ll fill you in on all the products we love to buy at Trader Joe’s. Once upon a lifetime, there were no Trader Joe’s stores near me. I was a Trader Joe’s fan anyway. I kept my (Trader Joe’s) freezer…
10 Tried-and-True Travel Things
Whether traveling for business or pleasure, these gadgets make the travel a bit easier. Traveling can be a privilege or a chore, depending on who you ask. Some travel so often for business they wish they stayed home, while others feel lucky they get to travel for pleasure. For those traveling often some little comforts…
Unique Toys that Encourage Movement
Kids can have fun while moving around, even in the middle of winter. With the cold weather upon us, many parents are looking for indoor activities and toys for their children that will not only burn off some of their pent-up energy but also help them succeed. As a physical therapist, I use and evaluate…
