Are you considering a trip into Manhattan this Chol Hamoed? Here are my picks of the most fascinating places and sights around the big city. For more ideas in a variety of places please check beentheredonethattrips.com Manhattan can be overwhelming. There are so many things to do there. Every type of attraction is found on that…
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Making Ice Cream: Science, Fun, and Food Combine in One Great Summer Activity
Science can be fun – and delicious! Experiments involving food are the best kind, and the one we love the most is making our own ice cream! What you’ll need: Whole milk or heavy cream Sugar Chocolate syrup or vanilla extract (or other flavorings) Ice Salt Sandwich size resealable bags Gallon size resealable bags A…
Top 7 Apps for a Great Summer Road Trip
Are you hitting the road for your summer trip? These apps make it easier to navigate your way, plan your journey and destination, and have a safe and smooth trip. So you’re heading out on to the open road and the opportunities seem endless. Or maybe daunting. Overwhelming. Exhausting. Well, these days there are so…
The Secret to Juicy Grilled Chicken Burgers (This One Won’t Come Out Dry!)
Do you avoid grilling chicken breast, especially those chicken burgers, even though you know they’re a healthier option? Chicken Burgers are a great healthy option to add to the grilling menu. People have told me in the past that they were hesitant to make them since they thought they’d be very dry. So I created…
There’s Tons to Do in the Lake George Area
Planning time in Lake George with family? From nature to adventure to history, there’s tons to do and experience. When I mentioned my vacation plans to my friends, they were all surprised. “You plan on staying in the Lake George and Gore Mountain area for a week? What are you going to do there for…
Ripe Fruit in the Produce Drawer? Make This Fruit Crisp
Don’t worry about overbuying fruit in the summer. Too much fruit is always a good thing when you can make fruit crisp. Do you often get to the end of the week and your produce drawer has a variety of fruit that has to get eaten before it dies? Or do you like to shop…
How to Make Our Favorite Summer Drink: Limonana
It’s sweet, sour, and so refreshing: Make perfect limonana at home today When my family and I go upstate for Camp Visiting Day, we usually end up stopping at Stargelt Cafe in Loch Sheldrake. We always order this limonana when we’re there. Since it became a family favorite, I tried to replicate it at home…
7 Surprising Summer Skin Care Tips
It’s not only about sunscreen. Here’s a top dermatologist’s in-the-know advice on how to really keep your skin looking radiant and young and free from the sun’s harmful effects. Wear a hat and sunglasses! Sun protective clothing helps keep your skin safe, and avoid midday sun when possible. Sunscreen doesn’t work for you? Try one…
6 Easy Ways to Keep the Kids Safe This Summer
A few extra easy safety steps will go a long way to calm mom and keep kids safe when you’re out and about this summer. Summer comes with outdoor fun, pools, day camp, trips and lots of safety concerns for moms. So, how do we educate the kids, keep them safe, and calm us nervous…
7 Things You Need to Know About Grilling Chicken
Prefer the healthier option of chicken over beef? Keep it juicy and flavorful and become an expert with these quick tips. Chicken isn’t just chicken. There’s bone-in, boneless, skin-on, skinless, white meat, dark meat, and can someone please tell me what spatchcocked is??? (Kidding, I know what it is). So, let’s get into the nitty-gritty,…