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A Visit to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum

A Visit to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Driving up you can tell right away that the Brooklyn Children’s Museum is an unusual place. The building itself is fascinating. The outside is a tiled brilliant yellow construction that reaches to the sky. Inside is an oddly laid out but fun collection of exhibits. 

9 Hours in Lower Manhattan with Kids

9 Hours in Lower Manhattan with Kids

How would you spend just one day with kids in New York City? This is nearly an impossible question to answer, but I find myself being asked it quite regularly since we moved to New York City. I have thoughts on the subject of course, 

5 New York City Christmas Events for Families with Little Kids

5 New York City Christmas Events for Families with Little Kids

The season of the towering tree aglow with lights, the merry Santa that rolling into town on Thanksgiving, and the streets bustling with shoppers is upon us. Every year the magic of a New York City Christmas is brought to life in countless movies, books, 

A Weekend in Spartanburg + Greenville SC with Kids

A Weekend in Spartanburg + Greenville SC with Kids

Our latest weekend family trip took us to Spartanburg, South Carolina. Spartanburg is a town in northwestern South Carolina about an hour from Charlotte and about a half hour from Greenville. My sister and her husband moved there this summer so our family flew down 

What to do at the Brooklyn Bridge Park with Kids

What to do at the Brooklyn Bridge Park with Kids

Why go to Brooklyn? Manhattan gleams with it’s famous skyscrapers, oasis like Central Park, it’s bustling Times Square and it’s one of a kind shops and theater…so why go to Brooklyn? Truthfully, before we moved here in May of 2016 I hadn’t spent much time 

5 Things Not to Miss in Central Park with Kids

5 Things Not to Miss in Central Park with Kids

What would you do if you had to pick just one thing to do in New York City? One spot to visit? One place to spend a few hours or a few days? There are a million options. You could visit award winning museums, skyscrapers 

Statue of Liberty + Ellis Island with Kids and Where to Find the Best NYC View

Statue of Liberty + Ellis Island with Kids and Where to Find the Best NYC View

When you’re thinking about what to do in New York City – a completely overwhelming prospect, I know – this is one you don’t want to miss. I’m not sure why we waited so long, except for perhaps I was hesitant about bringing smaller kids. 

10+ Exciting Travel Themed Gifts for the Whole Family

10+ Exciting Travel Themed Gifts for the Whole Family

What do you get for the travel enthusiasts on your Christmas list? Speaking as someone who fits this description, it can be hard for me to come up with things that I want. The truth is I want experiences. I want to hop on an 

A Summer Weekend in Milwaukee WI with Kids

A Summer Weekend in Milwaukee WI with Kids

Milwaukee is a city near and dear to our hearts. Both Nick and I were born and raised here. Although we have since moved away to pursue educations and careers elsewhere, we return frequently to visit family and will probably always consider it home. With 

What to Know Before You Visit Intrepid Sea Air + Space with Kids

What to Know Before You Visit Intrepid Sea Air + Space with Kids

When we walked across the street and stood next to the towering Intrepid all I could think was “wow.” Visiting the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum had been on my to-go list since we arrived in New York. My kids love all things sea,