Getting Kids Involved In Lifetime Sports For Fun

Sports Instruction

While it has been fun – and exhausting – to be a fan of our hometown professional teams this past month, it is equally as fun to be a participant in a sport. And while only a select few will become professional athletes, there is no reason our children cannot start participating in a lifetime […]

5 Ways to Help Your Team Without Scoring a Basket

We Not Me coaching

Your team needs to score to win the game. But, there are plenty of ways to contribute before the ball goes through the hoop. Only one person makes the basket on each possession, but that’s the end result of several smaller steps. Which one will you do? 1. Passing:  The ball moves faster than the […]

11 Exciting Holiday Train Rides for Families

Holiday train rides

In the mood for a nostalgic holiday season? Get tickets for one these charming holiday train rides! Envision a time reflecting back to your own childhood memories when a miniature train circled ‘round the Christmas tree, clickety-clack, grabbing your attention and imagination. The sound of the whistle as the train rounds the corner ready to […]

Crockpot Connections – Spooky Halloween Treats To Make With Kids

With Halloween coming up later this month, we are all looking forward to some tricks and lots of treats for sure! Instead of just collecting candy this year, why not pull out your slow cooker and try making your own? You don’t even have to wait until the 31st to try these fun, and spooky […]

Fun That Makes You Feel Good: 5 Service Projects 

Service projects matter. The impact of COVID-19 continues to change our daily lives and routines, but the volunteers nonprofits rely on are just as important as ever. A silver lining to the times in which our children are living is that the spotlight continues to shine bright on community service projects.  The starfish project for […]

Go Out and Play! Top Playgrounds and Parks in the Philly Suburbs

Playground for kids

As the weather warms up, we all start to feel the pull to get outside again. And for families with kids who have spent the winter cooped up and stir-crazy, that first warm day means heading straight to the neighborhood playground. The Philadelphia suburbs are full of great playgrounds and parks where you can find […]

The Best Upcoming Shows at Local Theatres 

Theatre stage

Looking for something new and entertaining to do with the family? We made it easy to find the best shows being offered at popular theatres in the city and the ‘burbs. These family-friendly plays and musicals are perfect for kids and tickets to shows make unique gifts that create lasting memories.  Be sure to check […]

Feel Good Fun: Community Service Opportunities For Families 

Service Project Ideas

Looking for all upside? The starfish project for children is bringing ashore fun community service opportunities that students and families can do together from the comfort of home while still making a big splash of positive impact in the child’s mind. Showing is reliably more impactful than telling when it comes to teaching children most […]

11 Original Gift Ideas For The Holidays: Think Membership Gifts

Masked kids examine sphinx at Penn Museum

Looking for an original gift idea while holiday shopping? We have the perfect “gifting” suggestion that is loaded with culture, adventure, and plain old fun! Give the gift of a membership to a local museum, zoo, or arboretum, and the gift will naturally keep on giving all year long.  Select the favorite place your family […]

How to Prepare for an Amazing Amusement Park Venture

As life gets back to normal and we are able to enjoy our regularly scheduled summertime escapades with our families once again, we need to take into consideration that rules and guidelines may have changed since we last visited our go-to spots. To assist with your planning, we have gathered info on the area’s favorite […]

How to Brighten Someone’s Day: Send Some Snail Mail

One of my favorite holiday traditions is sending cards to friends and family both near and far. In return, each day brings extra excitement and expectation as bright colored envelopes also fill our mailbox for several weeks before Christmas. It is fun to see how college friends’ children have grown, what exciting places our peers […]