Are we there yet? 7 Tips for surviving the summer road trip!
Ah, the summer road trip. Pack up the car and the kids and drive yourselves straight on to Crazytown. When a long car ride pops... Read More
Seacoast Outdoor Public Pool Directory: Who’s open and who’s closed!
It’s gonna get HOT and if you’re not lucky enough to have your own pool, you’re definitely going to want to seek one out. Public... Read More
How to do “Stress-Free Camping”. No longer an oxymoron.
Remember camping as a kid? What was the best part? Swimming? S’mores? Flashlights and sleeping bags? Kids love the simplicity—it’s the parents that make it... Read More
Give the gift of reading this Father’s Day! Our favorite “dad” books to read with the kids!
Bedtime books are such a special time of the day for child-parent bonding. With Father’s Day coming up, we’ve created a list for you of... Read More
It’s strawberry pickin’ time. Find a Pick-Your-Own farm near you!
It’s that time of year again when local farms are opening up for pick-your-own strawberries and other fruits ripening throughout the summer. The season for... Read More
5 Father’s Day gifts Dad will love!
Father’s Day gifts, aaaaargh. Aren’t guys just the most difficult to buy for? And Father’s Day to boot…it’s gotta be something “special” from the kids,... Read More
Cue the popcorn! Drive-in Movie Theaters to enjoy this summer!
Drive-in Movie Theaters will be popular this summer like never before. Check out the drive-in movie theaters that are just a car ride away! With... Read More
My two favorite summer “salad” recipes– light and delish!
It’s only the beginning of June, and I’ve already run through all my favorite summer recipes. I’ve grilled all I know how to grill. I’ve... Read More
Pool Safety. 6 Tips that can save your child’s life.
Since it’s going to be 80 degrees for two days in a row this week, I feel it’s safe to start talking summer stuff. I... Read More
Summer Vegetable Recipes: Corn on the Cob with a twist!
I LOVE corn on the cob, and I especially love grilling it. But I never ventured beyond the butter, salt and pepper– oh the places... Read More
Kids bored? Egg hunts are not just for Easter!
Holidays are ripe with exciting and fun traditions, but we don’t need to wait for an entire year to enjoy them! Remember that bag of... Read More
Earth Day *every day*! Simple eco-friendly changes you can make at home.
Kermit was all wrong when he crooned that it wasn’t easy being green. It’s wicked easy being green. Earth Day is April 22 and I’ve... Read More
Random vacuum cleaner attachments? Let it go! 50 things to chuck when Spring Cleaning.
It’s Spring Cleaning time and you’ve definitely got some stuff that should get sprung! When you’re finished, you won’t believe how much lighter you (and... Read More
Celebrate Earth Day with these super easy DIY Grass Head People!
Looking for something fun and eco-friendly to do with the kids for Earth Day on April 22? Try out these super cute Earth Day guys!... Read More
PEEPS S’Mores Easter Treats. Yes, please!
This wins my personal prize for cutest Easter treats EVAH! No campfire necessary! This recipe and photos are courtesy of CincyShopper. Check them out, they... Read More
Save our teeth! Gift ideas for a no-sugar Easter basket for kids, tweens and teens!
Time to getting hopping on that shopping! Easter baskets filled with candy and sugary sweets are on their way out, so check out our suggestions... Read More
How to cook the *perfect* hard boiled egg.
Are you ready to color your Easter eggs? It’s always a good idea to use hard boiled eggs unless you’re ready to clean up a... Read More
Printable outdoor scavenger hunts! Guaranteed 45 minutes of peace!
The thing about kids is…they always need something to do. Last week we moved to a new house. Ever tried packing up an entire house... Read More
Gotcha! How to make the *best* Leprechaun Traps!
I was anxious to post a great “how-to” article for making Leprechaun Traps (because, apparently, now even the St. Patty’s Day mascot brings goodies for... Read More
St. Patrick’s Day is delicious! Festive edibles your kids will love.
St. Patrick’s Day is coming so it’s time to get your fill of green food. Go ahead, everybody’s doing it. Leprechaun Bait This is the... Read More
Weekend “Sugaring Off Tours” at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in March. YUM.
Spring celebrations begin early at the sanctuary with the age-old tradition of maple sugaring. The warm days of late winter awaken the flow of sap... Read More
March is Maple Month! Family Sugarhouse Tours & Breakfasts around the Seacoast!
I’m out to breakfast with my sister the other day when she whips out a small Tupperware container from her purse and sets it on... Read More
Last weekends for Charmingfare Farm’s “Sleigh Ride Social” on 2/22 & 2/29!
Here’s a fun, new winter tradition! Grab your family, or pull together a big group, and schedule a horse-drawn sleigh ride at Charmingfare Farm! Picture... Read More
FREE Jackson Village Park Snow Sculpting Competition 1/24 – 1/26!
The Snow Sculpting Competition is back at Jackson Village Park this year with at least 12 teams sculpting nature’s snow into the most exciting forms!... Read More
Holiday House Guided Tours at Strawberry Banke 12/26-12/31!
I’m all for staying in my pajamas and relaxing with family over the holidays. But there comes a time when everyone gets a little stir... Read More
School’s out! 5 Super-fun activities to do over winter vacation week!
You have a plan for next week? Ugh, me neither. With the chaos of the impending holidays, planning Christmas Vacation activities always seem to slip... Read More
It’s magical! Encore of Lights at Charmingfare Farm 12/27-12/29!
Just because Christmas is over doesn’t mean life goes back to normal right away! Charmingfare Farm is a popular place to visit with families looking... Read More
Hooray for 2020! Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve with your family!
As 2019 comes to a close and 2020 begins, it calls for a celebration! You and your family deserve to put on your party hats,... Read More
Staying in for New Year’s Eve? Ideas for family fun!
If heading out for New Year’s Eve isn’t your thing, or maybe all your party invites were lost in the mail (*looks inside echoing mailbox*),... Read More
6 Easy tips on cleaning (and keeping clean) your house for holiday guests.
Is your house becoming the local Motel 6 for the holidays? Sounds like it’s time to bust out the cleaning supplies. Here are some simple... Read More