Submitted by Susan Isaak on
Mine is a bowling family... not a bowling league with scores close to 300 kind of bowling family, but bowling is a thing we like to do. Living in lower Fairfield County, we check out the ultra hip Bowlmor Lanes in Norwalk.
Submitted by Dena on
What do you like most about Facebook? Reconnecting with friends you haven’t seen in years, the ability to spy on your old boyfriend’s wall (not that I ever did that or anything), or that browsing through Facebook can give you access to so much information? As a mommy of two special needs children, Facebook has become a wonderful source of info and resources. Many of the following FB pages also have corresponding websites, however, “liking” them will result in the information being sent directly to you, instead of you having to visit all the websites to obtain it.
Submitted by Roberta B on
Living in SoCal without ever visiting Big Bear would be like living in SoCal without ever going to Disneyland; and until this past weekend, I was guilty of that very sin. It was time for my family to take a ski trip that was more than a day trip and enjoy the beauty of the mountains around Big Bear Lake - a spot so peaceful and alpine that it's hard to imagine it's less than three hours from the Los Angeles area. But a place as popular as Disneyland needs a plan worthy of Disneyland; if you want to spend more time skiing than waiting, I urge you to read on.
Submitted by Raven Snook on
Well, at least the snow looks pretty. That's what I keep telling myself as my daughter and I try to navigate slushy corners and slippery curbs. We're hoping for a snow-free (or at least ice-free) February break when we'll finally have enough free time to check out all of the cool museum exhibits, children's film festivals and family theater shows we've been writing about.
If you just can't take winter anymore and need to get out of town, our Travel site has a roundup of last-minute February break getaway deals including Disney, the Berkshires and ski resorts. Don't want to stray so far? You'll find lots of day trip inspiration on our tri-state area sites, like maple sugaring on Long Island, great small towns to explore in New Jersey and 100 things to do with kids in Westchester.
Here's what else we covered on the NYC site this week:
Submitted by Raven Snook on
Winter is a fantastic season for seeing theater. Not only are new shows plentiful, but discounts are, too—right now you can buy cheap tickets to lots of commercial Off-Broadway shows and even a few Broadway ones.
Of course those aren't your only options for quality theater in New York City, especially when you're looking for great shows for kids. This winter, some of our favorite family theaters including TADA! Youth Theater, the New Victory Theater and Atlantic for Kids are debuting new musicals for school-age kids, plus there are some wonderful offerings for preschoolers including stage adaptations of popular picture books like Harold and the Purple Crayon and The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and a wordless, interactive production about blocks. Best of all, nine of our picks are $25 or less, one is even under 10 bucks.
Submitted by Toby B on
Okay, Mamas, this is the weekend you've got to get your kids started. If they're going to give you an awesome Valentine's (that is how it's supposed to go, right?), they'd better get a move on. Luckily, there are plenty of heart-warming workshops to get creative juices flowing.
Of course, you may need to remind them of just what a wonderful mama you are. You know, the kind that takes them to see The Spongebob Movie on opening weekend. (Not their cup of tea? There's also Tinker Bell, and Big Hero 6, and even The Phantom Tollbooth...) You can send them on a train ride to the Mesozoic, or to a Monster Jam mashup, or to a birthday party for a lion. And you can give your kid the greatest gift of all: license to talk about the gas giant Uranus without getting in trouble.
Keep reading for some of our most loving picks for this weekend...
Submitted by Ally Noel on
Valentine's Day is all about sharing love and treats with others. This heartfelt craft uses doilies as stencils to create beautiful lace-like patterns. You can use this technique on treat bags to make classroom valentines, on cards or even on t-shirts if you use fabric paint. Make them in just three easy steps that even the littlest Valentines can do themselves.
Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on
In comparison to last year's winter, the Delaware Valley is definitely lacking the white stuff. Kids want to build snow forts, make snow angels and have snowball fights. So, if winter is your favorite time of year, take the family to one of the winter events happening this weekend that don't require snow.
Wagner Free Institute of Science's Winter Wonderland and Briar Bush Nature Center's WinterFest both offer seasonal crafts, games and activities for families. For true nature lovers, the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education's Animal Tracking & Survival program shows visitors how animals survive during the cold winter months. In addition, Black Rock Sanctuary hosts its Winter Wildflower Walk so guests explore the landscape for different types of foliage and learn about their life cycles.
Despite the fact it is February, spring consignment sales are gearing up. Many moms love the rush of finding clothing, toys and baby equipment at deeply discounted prices. For the latest information on sales throughout the Delaware Valley, visit our Kids' Consignment Sales page. Information is constantly being updated.
Take a look at the list below featuring top picks for this weekend. To see the complete line-up, check out the Mommy Poppins events calendar.
