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6 Fun Things to Do in Pittsburgh with Kids (Bonus: There’s Kosher Food Close By)

by | January 08, 2019 | 1 comment(s)

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…

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What to Do in Israel with Kids

by | December 23, 2018 | 5 comment(s)

Taking the kids along on your next Israel trip? You’ll need to plan some activities between your trips to kevarim and Gedolim. These ideas will keep the whole family happy. Traveling to Israel with kids is a completely different experience than an adults-only trip. Most children are not cut out for a week or so…

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How to See Paris in One Day

by | December 17, 2018 | 6 comment(s)

Explore the city, visit Jewish neighborhoods, see all the famous sites, eat in great restaurants, and easily catch minyanim…all in one day in Paris. Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and caters to people from all over. It is fairly tourist-friendly and easy to get around. It is a…

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Is it Mommy Camp Time? How One Mom Spends Her Summer with the Kids

by | August 02, 2018 | 7 comment(s)

If you’ll be keeping your kids home this summer, you can look forward to lots of memorable days (even if they’re not perfect!) of mommy camp. Whether you just need to entertain your children between camp and school, or whether you’ve decided to keep them home for an entire half of summer as I do,…

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Family-Friendly Things to Do in the Niagara/Buffalo Area (After You’ve Seen the Falls)

by | July 25, 2018 | 3 comment(s)

Planning a trip to Upstate New York? It’s a beautiful time to explore the area…and the fun doesn’t stop, even after you’ve seen Niagara Falls. Are you planning a trip to Niagara Falls? I’m sure your itinerary is carefully planned and filled with all of the obvious must-see tourist attractions that The Falls has to…

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7 Outdoor Trips for Sunny Days

by | May 25, 2018 | 0 comment(s)

Want to enjoy the great outdoors after a long winter? Here are 7 scenic and fun outdoor spots to enjoy with the family. At the first opportunity, as soon as the weather warms up a bit, I like to go on outdoor trips. I really look forward to the warmer weather on Pesach (hopefully!). Here…

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Great Family Indoor Chol Hamoed Trips

by | April 01, 2018 | 1 comment(s)

The weather might not be cooperating, but there’s still lots of fun to be had. Here’s 5 trips where you can have a blast with the family indoors. All winter I wait for the nice weather so I can begin enjoying the outdoors. This year the cold weather seems to be holding its own. I…

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7 Fun Places to Go on Chol Hamoed

by | October 07, 2017 | 1 comment(s)

Are you always stumped when it comes to planning a family activity on Chol Hamoed? Guarantee an amazing day with these 7 places to visit. Sarah Einhorn’s fantastic chol hamoed trip idea in the Tristate area. Cape May Whalewatcher: Cape May, NJ Viewing dolphins and whales in their natural habitat is one of the most incredible…

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Kid-Friendly Things to Do on Your Pennsylvania Road Trip

by | August 01, 2016 | 0 comment(s)

Because Google does not understand that you can’t take kids to a museum. Here are some great kid-friendly things to do on your Pennsylvania road trip. Crayola Factory Easton, Pennsylvania may or may not be on your way home (it’s on the Northern side of the Pennsylvania-NJ border), and there’s not much else to do…

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