by Lisa Murphy | Feb 17, 2022 | Education, Family Adventure, Just for Fun!, Nature, Outdoor, Winter
Snow may still be on the ground, and the temperature may seem a bit fickle but behind the scenes, maple trees are doing their magic. It’s maple sugaring season in our area and it is a fascinating process that you and your family can see firsthand at many of the...
by Jackie Tricolli | Dec 16, 2021 | Entertainment, Just for Fun!, Sports, Winter
Whether it is local high school teams or area college sports, the Philadelphia area provides stellar performances including exciting basketball at all levels for reasonable admission (sometimes free!) making it a family-friendly way to watch a game on the court. Take...
by Elementary Connections | Dec 16, 2021 | Christmas, Entertainment, Family Life, Just for Fun!, Movies, Winter
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...
by Lisa Murphy | Dec 15, 2021 | Family Adventures, Holiday, Kids Activities, Winter
There are plenty of fun ways to celebrate the new year with your family, even if your crew won’t be staying up until midnight. Check out these entertaining New Year’s Eve activities near you: Countdown to Noon, Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue of the...
by Elementary Connections | Dec 9, 2021 | Gifts, Holiday, Winter
You have found the perfect holiday gifts, now make sure they arrive on time by being aware of holiday shipping deadlines. Whether it’s being sent to you or someone out of town, don’t let delayed packages or slow shipping ruin your holiday. And, keep in mind that...
by Jackie Tricolli | Nov 18, 2021 | Fall, Family Life, Holiday, Kids Activities, Winter
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...
