If you’re looking for ways to bond and make memories with your family throughout the year, visit Woodloch in the Poconos — voted best all-inclusive family resort. We recently took a family road trip to the Poconos with our three boys. It was a 4-hour drive from where we are in NY to PA, but we were excited to make the trip after being stuck at home with COVID a few weeks prior during a long winter break. The boys were eager to get outside, play games, and possibly go snow tubing for the first time — I was just excited to spend quality time as a family in a new setting. Over the past few years ..read more

Inside: An easy winter handprint craft you can do with your baby or toddler using this free printable mitten template. Handprint Mittens Now that my kids and I are spending more and more time indoors as the winter weather draws nearer, I find myself singing a different tune, mainly Baby, It’s Cold Outside.  Ha! But yes, I’m not kidding. The frigid temperatures are keeping us inside these days and in need of new winter crafts and activities for babies and toddlers. My 2.5 year old can never get enough hand painting — and that’s why I always have an extra stash of my favorite washable paint ..read more

Too many boxes after gift season? Recycle gift boxes into a creative activity for kids like this easy cardboard box tv for hours of pretend play fun! As a parent of little ones, we deal with the same predicament each year…after birthday parties and Christmas time, comes the loads of boxes that clutter the house and need to be tossed away. But wait! Before you throw those boxes to the curb, think about using them for playtime! Because let’s face it, kids sometimes have MORE fun playing with the actual packaging than the contents inside. This is even more true for toddlers — where the possibili ..read more

Did you know rates of anxiety and depression tripled over the last few years? And the research is clear: mothers have taken the hardest hit with over 30% suffering from postpartum depression and roughly 40% with postpartum anxiety. We know the pandemic has exacerbated these issues with the increase in social isolation, childcare issues, relationship stress, and the lack of support systems around — both physical and emotional support has been all the more challenging to find. While meditation, deep breathing, and physical exercises are very beneficial stress-coping mechanisms, oftentimes mother ..read more

Wondering which prenatal vitamin is best during pregnancy? See the OB/GYN-founded vitamin that takes away the guesswork and accommodates your changing needs from conception through each trimester of pregnancy and beyond. Choosing the best prenatal vitamin for pregnancy and beyond Which vitamin does my doctor recommend? The common prenatal visit I remember that highly-anticipated first prenatal visit with my OB/GYN at about 6-8 weeks. As a newly expecting mom, I was a little nervous but excited about the prospect of new motherhood: growing a baby and doing all I needed to prepare my body to pr ..read more

Looking for the best ride-on horse toy for your child? Be sure to add the PonyCycle Pony Ride-On to your shopping list. Whether for a birthday or holiday gift idea, this fun mechanical horse provides hours of entertainment and a realistic riding experience for children ages 4-9 — one of our picks for the best holiday gift for kids 2021. I’m sure you’ve seen them before — at your local mall, play areas or neighborhood park— kids trotting along with their beautiful, realistic-looking pony. You may think it’s a cross between your typical rolling ride-on and electrically-powered vehicle, but this ..read more

Your baby needs a nap. You know this little pocket of sleep will rejuvenate the body, allowing him or her to learn and grow at maximum potential. More than that, you need him/her to nap. When you’re running after little ones all day, naps represent a much-needed time to catch your breath.  There’s just one problem: your baby won’t nap.  Maybe you’ve tried creating a routine or teaching him to self-soothe. Maybe that even worked for a while. But now it seems like he won’t sleep for anything and you’re starting to wonder what you’re doing wrong. As a mom of two, I feel your pain! My g ..read more

Most people have heard of Zulily — the popular online retail store offering an array of name-brand products and boutique labels at affordable prices. It’s the place to shop for huge savings on houseware, fashion finds, and unique gifts for the entire family. But did you know they also have a convenient shopping app? Yes! And it’s an app that makes finding daily deals even easier for busy moms like me always on the go, stocking up on essentials for the kids and home. It’s my newest indulgent when I’m sitting comfortably in bed and have a few minutes to myself after tucking the kids in for the ..read more