Graffiti has become a new obsession for us over the pandemic. Since we have spent so much time out in the woods hiking around Long Island – one of our favorite finds has been the colorful art of graffiti. I was so excited to learn about Brooklyn Unplugged’s Graffiti Street Art Workshop in Bushwick. NotContinue reading “Make Your Own Custom Graffiti Street Art – In Bushwick!”
Category Archives: Backyard Fun
The Easy Way to Start a Free Garden From Seeds!
Have you always wanted to start a free garden from seeds but didn’t know how to do it? I can help! Building on my post from last year – a garden will make your backyard an even wicked-er cool oasis! Spring is one of the most fun seasons. Every year I look forward to plantingContinue reading “The Easy Way to Start a Free Garden From Seeds!”
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Convert Your Driveway Into a Roller Skating Rink!
I love raising my family in the same town as where I grew up. One of the benefits is sharing places that hold a special place in my heart from my youth. With that said, I don’t think there is another place in the area that bring more childhood memories than roller skating at UnitedContinue reading “Convert Your Driveway Into a Roller Skating Rink!”
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Summering In Place: How to Make Your Backyard A Wicked Cool Summer Cocoon.
As we continue to shelter-in-place because of Covid-19, everyone is trying to pack their backyard with as much summer fun as possible. We all have the common goal to keep our kids busy. With the schools now closed through the end of the year and camp a distant long shot, the time has come toContinue reading “Summering In Place: How to Make Your Backyard A Wicked Cool Summer Cocoon.”
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The Mint Chip Mama’s 2019 Holiday Gift Guide!
It’s that time of year again, time for The Mint Chip Mama’s 2019 Holiday Gift Guide! Here at The Mint Chip Mama (please follow my Blog, and Facebook, Pinterest & Instagram pages) we attend awesome events all year long so we can present new items to you that are pretty fetch. Below are some ofContinue reading “The Mint Chip Mama’s 2019 Holiday Gift Guide!”
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The Mint Chip Mama’s 2018 Holiday Gift Guide!
2018 Holiday Gift Guide! It’s that time of year again! Time for the 2018 Holiday Gift Guide! Let the fun begin to scramble and get it together for the holidays, before all the cool toys sell out. I’m sorry – I mean – it’s the most magical time of the year! Right? Here at TheContinue reading “The Mint Chip Mama’s 2018 Holiday Gift Guide!”
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The Most Fun Backyard Swings! Play Monster’s Super Spinner And Her Big Sister The Super Duper Spinner!
Change up your backyard swings! Our backyard is an extension of our home. It’s a place where I let my kids play, run free, and go wild. When we moved to the suburbs from the city I was the most excited for my backyard. Pretty much four years later – I still get a thrillContinue reading “The Most Fun Backyard Swings! Play Monster’s Super Spinner And Her Big Sister The Super Duper Spinner!”
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The Mint Chip Mama’s 2017 Holiday Gift Guide!
2017 Holiday Gift Guide #holidaygiftguide #mtholiday Can you believe the holidays are right around the corner? It’s 2017 Holiday Gift Guide time already! Thanksgiving is creeping up quickly and before we know it snow will be falling and presents will be everywhere! I put a lot of time and love into my blog posts andContinue reading “The Mint Chip Mama’s 2017 Holiday Gift Guide!”
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Dear John (Deere): For Your Budding Little Landscape Architect!
The perfect gift for your little landscape architect! I have the quintessential little boy. Trucks, trains, fire trucks, police cars, construction “vehicles”, tractors, boats, wheels, dirt. All rolled into a smiling three and a half year old. Last year, on a day when we had nothing scheduled, I brought him to a John Deere storeContinue reading “Dear John (Deere): For Your Budding Little Landscape Architect!”
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She Said, Shut Up and Play with Me. Now Play With Your Kids!
Play With Your Kids! As an only child I always longed for someone who wanted to play with me. It didn’t help that the games of the time were I’m Telling and Double Dare – both sibling games. As they sat on my shelf collecting dust, I realized two player games were just notContinue reading “She Said, Shut Up and Play with Me. Now Play With Your Kids!”
