How To Create Backyard Family Fun With Exciting Olympic Games
The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics are taking place from July 26 to August 11, 2024, so it is time to get your game face on! We have patiently been waiting for this year’s summer games and the Team USA athletes have persevered by training for another year in anticipation of going for the gold. Now […]
Where to Find Free and Inexpensive Summer Fun
The heat is on! As the summer gets into full swing there are plenty of opportunities for fun and also free or low-cost events to do with the kids. And there are plenty of weeks remaining to enjoy finding free things to do! Many are close to home and can provide a free or affordable […]
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, so make a plan and enjoy a local adventure during these dog days of summer by exposing your family to activities right here in our home state. Escaping in Pennsylvania […]
Road Trip! Easy and Affordable Day Trips
It’s not about the destination but the people you are with, and this summer provides no better opportunity than to just drive…wherever the wide open road takes you. It is the perfect recipe for quality time together, so get creative and have some fun during this warm-weather season. First, if you want to keep your […]
Beat the Summer Slide!
While it may conjure images of water parks and fun in the sun, the Summer Slide refers to the well-documented phenomenon of summer learning loss: over the summer vacation, students “forget” a significant amount of material they learned in the previous year. Some key findings of various studies in the last decade: Standardized tests show […]
How to Make Father’s Day Fun
It is time to celebrate the Man with the Plan! Father’s Day is the perfect day to spend with Dad by indulging in one of his favorite activities. Whether it is hiking, golfing, fishing, or biking, there are so many choices to make his day special and fun, but most importantly, engaged in an outing […]
Best Beach Day Trips for Family Fun in The Sun
There’s nothing that feels more summer-y than a great day at the beach. A beach day trip may be at the top of your list this summer. If the sun, sand and surf are calling your name, we’ve gathered a great list of beaches within a 2-hour drive from the Philly suburbs. Each New Jersey […]
Enjoy Nature’s Bounty and Delicious Treats from Local Farmers’ Markets
One of the best parts of spring is the re-opening of local farmer’s markets. Chances are, even if you are a home gardener yourself, you won’t have anything to harvest for a few weeks at least, but your local farmer’s market will have in-season fruits and veggies, leafy greens, fresh flowers and much more! From […]
Why You Should Care About Air Quality
The spring weather brings outdoor activities, the end of the school year, and all the fun-filled days summer brings. The spring and summer also bring episodes of poor air quality to the Greater Philadelphia region. The longer days of bright sunshine and higher temperatures help to bake pollutants from our cars, trucks, and even lawn […]
10 Exciting Bike Trails to Explore with Your Family
Hitting the trails for a family bike ride is an awesome way to get active and enjoy the outdoors. Biking allows you to cover miles of trails in a single outing, giving you a chance to truly explore the area where you’re riding. Thanks to the many trails we have in and around Philadelphia, you […]
How to Create a Fantastic Family Game Night: Great Games!
Looking for some ‘fun and games’ on Family Game Night? Amp up your strategy – and game face – as you peruse these suggestions of tried and true favorites and new, enjoyable games to add to your family’s collection. As a family, we are spending more time together than in the recent past, so it […]
Crockpot Connections: Six Super Snacks for the Big Game
You don’t have to be a football fan to get caught up in the excitement of the big game! So, fire up your slow cookers folks! We have some partying to do and your crockpot is going to be a big help. Get The Kids Involved! Cooking in a slow cooker is a great family activity. […]