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Incredible Destinations To Explore Together In Beautiful Pennsylvania
There’s no limit in possibilities for exploration and adventure right where we live…in Pennsylvania! Summer is the best season for discovering cool places to visit,
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
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
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
Building Confidence at Benchmark Camp
Confidence building is the number one reason to come to Benchmark Camp. For kids with dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, and other diverse ways of learning, the academic
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
Why Is Service Always Included as the Keystone to Happiness?
The question: When a child does something fun and easy that is designed to help another, which of the following is true? a) adds to
Kids Chores: How to Encourage Kids to Pitch In at Home
We are all in this together, and as a family we have never spent more consecutive months together in recent recollection. And, when it comes
How To Keep Remote Learners Motivated and Happy
At this juncture in the school year, every parent deserves a gold star. Unless you were already homeschooling your children, this is not what you
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
Best Places for Families to Go Snow Tubing
At ski resorts in the Philadelphia area, winter is prime time for family fun. But you don’t have to strap on skis or even brave
How to Plan for a Sensational Summer Camp Experience
It is a new year and we are moving into a fresh start with a brand new attitude, so as you forge ahead, begin to
Best Mountains for Family Skiing and Lessons Near Philadelphia
Looking for family skiing options? When winter hits the Northeast, lots of Philadelphia area families are itching to hit the slopes. Skiing is a great
8 Cook-All-Day Slow Cooker Meals
Nothing beats a crockpot recipe that can cook all day and be ready whenever you need it. These 8 easy recipes can be assembled in
Where to Find Magical Holiday Lights This Special Season
It is the most magical time of the year, and there is no better way to immerse yourself in the wonder of the holiday season
How to Create an Adventurous Staycation for Your Family
With the weather changing and daylight decreasing, we find ourselves looking for new activities to keep our kids – and ourselves – entertained. There is
Crockpot Connections – A Slow Cooker Thanksgiving
Here we go again… another season is rolling around and we are still stuck inside and our upside-down world has not yet righted itself. It
How to Create a Fantastic Field Trip for Your Family
Remember the excitement your children get when they know they are going on a field trip? Bouncing around the house with eager anticipation, smiles lighting