These crafts for kids celebrate Earth Day the best way we know how—with recycling! You don’t have to buy any extra stuff to create one of these beautiful crafts. Basic supplies like scissors, glue, and paint allow kids (and their grown-ups) to do their part to save the planet. 

Clean out that recycling bin to gather supplies for these fun Earth Day activities for kids. From glass and plastic to packaging and cardboard, there is a treasure trove of crafting material just waiting to be reused. Whether you are taking a pile of cardboard boxes to the next level or turning T-shirts into totes, these easy crafts for kids provide a little inspiration to get you going. 

Editor's Note: As of September 2023, Garden of Eve has leased its farm to Waterdrinker Family Farm. Read more about Waterdrinker's original location here. Waterdrinker continues to operate many of the popular annual festivals that took place at Garden of Eve.
Garden of Eve Organic Farm & Market is a family-friendly, pick-your-own farm that is a cornucopia of flowers and produce, which hosts a bevy of kids’ programs, and amazing seasonal festivals for year-round fun.

Located in the East End town of Riverhead, this 50-acre certified organic farm was founded in 2001 by Chris and Eve Kaplan-Walbrecht, two experienced farmers and passionate environmentalists who have worked hard to create a haven for Long Island families looking to experience the wonder of farming and learn about the importance of sustainability.

Garden of Eve is a place where kids can experience nature and get their hands dirty while learning more about where their food and flowers come from. Adults will enjoy sampling the farm’s craft beers and buying fresh, organic produce from its market or through its CSA programs. The whole family can attend one of Garden of Eve’s many fun festivals and creative, educational, kid-friendly events.

Here’s a closer look at 12 things we love about this magical Long Island farm. Find more farm fun spanning from strawberry season to pumpkin picking in our Guide to Farms and U-Pick Produce.

New York may have a reputation for being a city of renters, but the reality is that plenty of families are buying homes—and with mortgage rates low, purchasing a home can actually be more affordable than it seems. Of course, buying here can feel especially intimidating. Beyond the sticker shock and the condo versus coop versus house confusion, there things like loans and down payments to navigate. Unravelling all of it can really stand in the way of families believing that buying is on the table.

When we had questions about the home buying process, we connected with Brian Scott Cohen, a Senior Loan Officer at GR Affinity—and proud New York City dad—who's helped thousands of families become homeowners over the 17 years he's been in the mortgage industry. Brian helped us untangle our most pressing inquiries about buying a home in New York.

Bagels are the best, especially when you have little kids to feed. Plain, inexpensive, portable—perfect. Teething tots can gnaw on a plain one for hours. Picky eaters will devour one toasted with butter. Adventurous eaters might opt for an exotic flavor, paired with an equally daring flavor of schmear. And parents can get an everything bagel loaded with luxurious lox and salty capers. The only problem is, LA used to be a bagel wasteland.

The key here is “used to be.” Several shops have popped up in the last few years, determined to fill that bagel-shaped hole in the LA culinary landscape. And now no less an authority than the New York Times has declared that LA makes better bagels than New York. Look no further: here’s where you can get the best bagels in town.

While a visit to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston may not scream family outing, it's actually a fantastic way to spend the day with little ones in tow. The MFA is very welcoming to budding young artists and offers tons of ways to get kids excited about visiting an art museum. Be on the lookout for "family labels" that give tips to help children connect with artwork, swing by the visitors center to pick up activity guides just for kids, and keep tabs on all of their family programming. Along with all the kid-friendly perks, the museum is also huge, offering up a great indoor adventure sure to tire out even the most active of kiddos.

And remember once you've visited the MFA, Boston is full of all kinds of museums to visit and explore! See our insider tips for Visiting the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston with Kids: What You Need to Know Before You Go. For more events and activities in and around Boston, check our events calendar often—we're always adding more fun! 

When the mood is right, and the stars align, there's something about pushing your child in a stroller that clears the mind and puts a happy spring in your step. But even then, sometimes the old neighborhood route feels stale. Luckily for us Jersey dwellers, the Garden State is home to countless parks and easy hiking trails, many with paved paths that make for perfect stroller walks. There are waterfall hikes in northern NJ, excellent playgrounds with nearby paths, and gorgeous lakeside walks.

We've collected a list of some of our very favorite stroller walks throughout New Jersey, so fill up your water bottle, pack some snacks and get ready for a lovely stroll.

Sometimes (like for the last year or so) you just can’t be there in person to celebrate a birthday or other special occasion with loved ones. But there’s a very “sweet” way to show your love—with a cake delivery or cookie delivery!

We’ve made a list of the best companies that help you send all sorts of amazing treats anywhere in the country. Whether it’s a cookie delivery to your grandchild, a cupcake delivery to your college scholar during exam week, or a birthday cake delivery on someone’s special day, these companies will help you send the perfect treat to your family.

There are hundreds of interesting hikes across Connecticut but not all trails are suitable for little legs and little feet. While your toddler or preschooler may not be ready for the Sleeping Giant blue loop or Southford Falls' watchtower trail, we think they just might love exploring the outdoors with these 12 kid-friendly hikes around Connecticut, all of which measure a mile or less.