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Sending a girl to sleepaway? Overwhelmed with all the “stuff” they need? This list can help.

by | May 29, 2023 | 11 comment(s)

If you’re sending your child off to camp for the first time, it’s hard to imagine all the things they’ll need once they’re away from home. If seemed like we were spending a fortune for someone else to host our children for 4 weeks…but that’s even before we started camp shopping! Oh boy, the list…

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The Organized Camp Packing List for Boys

by | May 28, 2023 | 18 comment(s)

What do boys actually wear and use in camp? A while back in 2017, the team at Between Carpools put together a thorough and very helpful camp packing list for girls that we’ve already recently updated. At that time,  everyone else on the BCP team had teen girls (except for me). My camp experience began, rather,…

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Travel Game Changer: The Pillow/Armrest Cover Hack 

by | March 18, 2023 | 2 comment(s)

It’s a pillow. It’s an armrest cover. It’s easy to carry and travel with. And it’ll make flights so much cozier. So, you are traveling with kids. You are worried about lots of things. One of them “will they sleep on the plane? Will they get comfortable?”  One of the most annoying things on planes…

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Mid-Winter Staycation-ing In Or Around NYC? Free or Low-Cost Activities Here!

by | January 19, 2023 | 7 comment(s)

With just a bit of planning, a free mid-winter staycation can be your kids’ favorite vacation yet. Here are some ideas for free or low-cost activities around NYC. If you’re anything like me, I know exactly what you’re looking for. Day activities that most of the kids won’t totally hate, that are free, or at…

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What to Do At American Dream, Part 2

by | December 21, 2022 | 9 comment(s)

There’s more activities to choose from than anywhere else. You enjoy it, they have it! Think of any activity you enjoy doing, any attraction you enjoy visiting and American Dream has an option for you. There is a major amusement park, largest indoor waterpark in North America, two options of mini golf, ceramic painting, a…

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Planning Your Chol HaMoed Trip to Ocean City, Maryland

by | October 07, 2022 | 3 comment(s)

Ocean City, a peninsula jutting out of Maryland, was the most awesome Overnight Chol Hamoed trip we took. In relative close proximity of most big communities in the tri-state area, it offers an amazing beach experience without the issues of pritzus or the hordes of people crowding the place. In general, I prefer beaches during…

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