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My First Baby, My Daughter is 10!

My First Baby, My Daughter is 10! A decade. Wow, a decade has passed since I felt the excitement of the unknown of becoming a mom. A decade filled with turning over, first steps, first words, sleepless nights. Also a decade of passing along clothes too small that I never thought would fit you. AContinue reading “My First Baby, My Daughter is 10!”

Back to School 2018

Back to School 2018! As the summer heats up in August, and we look forward to the Fall, what’s trending for Back to School is the hot topic. Back to School with Momtrends I was very lucky to have a sneak peek at last week’s Momtrends Back to School event. From fun clothes, to stylishContinue reading “Back to School 2018”

Exploring the Liberty Science Center!

Liberty Science Center The Best Science Playground In New Jersey I loved science centers as a kid and still do. I’m lucky now that my children comply and join me so I don’t have to go alone (ha!). I challenge anyone to get the same thrill from modern technology as you do from blowing aContinue reading “Exploring the Liberty Science Center!”

Create A Super Easy DIY Kid’s Superhero Name Sign

Make a Superhero Name Sign Today! When we decided to bunk our two older kids together in one room I was excited to create a brother/sister superhero lair. We’re very lucky our daughter is into superheroes so the theme was an easy sell. I looked for cool name signs for my son but couldn’t quiteContinue reading “Create A Super Easy DIY Kid’s Superhero Name Sign”

Ten Reasons Why I Love Diggerland Truck Amusement Park!

Ten Reasons Why I Love Diggerland truck amusement park! If you read my 2017 Gift Guide, you can see a large chunk of my gift suggestions were experiential. In my opinion, experiential gifts make the best gifts. Additionally, they don’t have to be cleaned up, they can be enjoyed by the whole family, and theyContinue reading “Ten Reasons Why I Love Diggerland Truck Amusement Park!”

Fire & Ice – Great Family Fun at Camelback Resort!

Camelback Resort Skiing is a sport people love – unless you’re me – and your skill level is “drinking hot chocolate” (I’ve come to terms with it, I’m ok). Enter Camelback Resort. I married a skier who doesn’t get to go very often (see above) who swore he’d raise our kids to be skiers. ButContinue reading “Fire & Ice – Great Family Fun at Camelback Resort!”