It’s now the best time to enjoy the great outdoors. Before Pesach I prepared an article of outdoor places to go on Chol Hamoed. We saw soon afterward that there would be no trips on Pesach! So it’s time to enjoy those outdoor trips now. Note that things are changing almost daily and it is…
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Where to Go for Outdoor Winter Sports in NY and NJ
It may be cold, but there’s still lots of outdoor fun to be had! The following are places I enjoyed visiting in New York and New Jersey. Outdoor winter sports are exciting and refreshing. I love the fresh cold air when bundled properly for skiing, snow tubing, or ice skating; and of course, I love…
14 Great Activity Books That’ll Keep Your Creative Kids Entertained
No need to rush anywhere. Pull out a fresh activity book and the kids will be busy. Midwinter break is here, and although we hope to enjoy some out-of-the-house fun, there’s always those times when mom needs the kids to be happy and entertained at home (think: Erev Shabbos…or when mom needs to get some…
Great Groupon Deals for Midwinter Activities
Want to save money while keeping your kids entertained? There are some great deals to be had. Midwinter vacation is either here or coming very soon for most kids in the Tri-State area. We’ve put together some of the best Groupon deals to keep kids of all ages entertained! Disclaimer: We do not endorse any…
Basics: One Bowl No Mixer Cupcakes
There is one basic every family needs. Why cupcakes? Because cupcakes are always a last minute thing. Need to send something to school party? Forgot someone’s birthday is coming up? Kids bored on Sunday? Cupcakes always come to the rescue. When we decided we needed a cupcake recipe for BCP I didn’t have to go…
Going Skiing? Here’s the Complete What-to-Wear Checklist
If you don’t have the right clothing, your day on the slopes will be a bust. Stay warm and safe with this complete skiing list. Sure, you can grab a football and simply run outside to play. But when it comes to other cold-weather sports, there’s tons and tons of special clothing and gear that’s…
Traveling to Miami This Winter? You’ve Got to Visit the Keys
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…
Ice Cream Night! Kids Will Love Making Razzles at Home
Your kids will thank you when “Razzle Night” is the fun at-home activity of the day. We’re huge Razzle fans – I’d gladly trade lunch and dinner for a Razzle. Everyone needs to treat themselves once in a while. When my sister-in-law told me that, for one night of Chanukah, she was making Razzles at…
Your Kids Will Have a Blast Drawing These Crazy Cartoons
You’ve taken the kids out and about…and now it’s time for a fun at-home activity. The kids will be busy for a while when you download these fun crazy cartoons! Your kids can trace and create endless cartoons with these templates. Download and print, then let them get busy drawing endless fun and silly faces…
This Pajama Party is the Stuff Memories Are Made Of
Have a cozy night at home that your kids will remember with these fun pajama party activities. As a homebody, I love the cold and coziness of the snow season. For one, I get to do my hibernation thing without it being frowned upon. It also definitely helps that some of my best childhood memories…