The whole family will have a blast at this mall (even if they all want to pick their own activities!) What does your checklist for a family trip look like? Looking for something indoor? Check. Looking for something fun? Check. Looking for something exciting? Check. Looking for something kid friendly? Check. Looking for something teen…
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New Indoor Family Fun Ideas in NY
Staying Local For Winter Break? These indoor activities in and around NYC to keep the whole family happy! Some new ideas, below. Are you staycation-ing this winter break? Looking for family-friendly activities beyond bowling and the pizza store? Let’s explore! See this post for our NJ-based post on Indoor Family Fun. Brooklyn Sluggers Batting Cages Get…
Indoor Family Fun In and Around Central NJ
Rainy or cold? If you want to have fun indoors in the greater Lakewood area, here’s our master list of things to do with kids. The kids are home and you want to have some fun together out of the house, but perhaps the weather is just not so inviting. If you’re in the Lakewood,…
How to Book Round-Trip Tickets from the USA to Israel with a Stopover in Europe
You can save a lot of money by booking a flight to Israel with a stopover, but you must do it wisely. Here is what you need to know. We are at that time of year again where families and couples who are living in Israel are looking at tickets to come to the States…
The Packing Guide for Kids
Traveling for Yom Tov? Does packing take you an entire day? Get it done efficiently and quickly – and yes! Your kids will even help! If you’re anything like me, you always have good intentions about packing the night before going away. But somehow, it’s suddenly midnight, you just finished the last of today’s tasks…
What to Do At American Dream
There’s tons of family-friendly activities, unique experiences, and extraordinary entertainment, all in one convenient location. UPDATED FOR 2024 Waterpark, ice rinks, game rooms, thrill rides. American Dream has enough activities to do for a few days and you may have to visit countless times, just to experience it all. Plus, there are new attractions opening…
This Is the Grill You Need for Your Summer Vacation
Whether you’re grilling on the go, or need a portable solution from year to year, I have a grill for you. UPDATED FOR 2024. Back in 2017, I wrote about the Coleman Road Trip Grill as the perfect road trip solution. Summer vacations often involve some kind of grilled dinner. And there were enough years…
Road Trip Essentials
If you’re going on the road in the near future, some of these items might come in handy for your trip. There’s our favorite games and activities that work while traveling in a car…to simple really practical things that make the going just a little easier. Have a fun and safe trip!
The Perfect Beach Day Packing List
A day at the beach is often fun for the kids, but a shlep for you. Here’s how to make it effortless. Updated for 2024. When we go to the beach, we do it right. Our goal is for kids and adults alike to be happy, entertained, and comfortable to spend at least a few…
7 Tips for Surviving Jet Lag with Baby
Are you returning home after a time change with a baby that’s completely off schedule? Last Pesach, we were fortunate enough to take our three-month-old to meet his great-grandparents. In order to do so, we had to travel 9,000 miles, and juggle a whopping 10 hour time difference. It was a priceless trip, one we’ll…
