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
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
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
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 […]
5 Satisfying and Easy Ideas for Kids’ School Lunches
Are you in that phase of the school year where packing school lunches has become a chore? Same! We are here to bring you 5 great ideas and tips to make packing a school lunch fun again or maybe help you branch out of a rut. We are not suggesting overly elaborate creations, food that […]
The Best Holiday Movies to Watch Together
We all have our favorite holiday movies from It’s a Wonderful Life and A Christmas Story to the more recent classic, Elf. Are you planning a cozy family movie night or need to entertain the kids while you wrap gifts? Here’s a round-up of some of our favorite holiday shows and movies to watch. Below […]
11 Original Gift Ideas For The Holidays: Think Membership Gifts
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 Make Summer Reading Fun: Just Read
Don’t let the heat of summer fool you. It’s the perfect season to go outside and jump into…a book! While the school year keeps kids and parents busy with schedules and homework, and the past school year amped-up the time devoted to at-home education via online learning, we are truly ready to plunge into an […]
5 Reasons To Love Your Slow Cooker This Summer: Delicious Recipes And Fun Ideas
Does this sound familiar: “A slow cooker? I have one of those – in the back of my cabinet – somewhere. It comes out about once every winter.” I am not really sure how or when crockpots became winter-only-worthy to many people. Sure you can use it to make great soups and stews, but a […]
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 […]
Discover the Benefits to Spending Time in the Great Outdoors
Now that spring has fully announced its arrival, we are invited and encouraged to step into the great outdoors to enjoy longer days of sunlight and fantastic spaces to explore! Our families have spent more time indoors in front of computer screens than in recent memory. It’s time to soak up the sun, splash in […]
Watch These Favorite Shows and Movies – Before They Disappear!
Here today, gone tomorrow…You know the saying. Sadly, it even applies to some of our most-loved movies and television series on popular streaming services. That’s right – you might not realize this, but some of your favorite binge-worthy shows and movies are disappearing from streaming sites soon! We have all been spending more time at […]