We are early birds. Usually the boys are up around 6am and unfortunately most events and attractions don’t open until 10am. I try to use the time in between when they wake up and when our activity for the day begins to try a new park or playground. Something that won’t take hours of our […]

I have a confession. I’ve been holding out on you for a long time. I’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to write about Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge because it is one of my favorite places. The stars have aligned in your favor this week as it is National Wildlife Refuge Week, today is […]

Milburn Orchards is the quintessential Fall fun destination. Hayrides, apple picking, pumpkins, apple cider, corn maze, bonfires and MUCH more. Visiting the orchard is a must-do bucket list item.     Milburn has various “U-Pick” fruits all Summer long, so you don’t have to limit your trips to the Fall. We definitely plan on going back […]

 Becks Pond, in Newark was another slam dunk adventure location. With a combination of playground and pond, you can’t go wrong. The trees are just starting to change color, and the morning air is crisp and cool. I LOVE this time of year!     We were greeted at the pond by polite ducks and non-so-polite honking geese […]

Nature Deficit Disorder. Have you heard of it? It is more of a phenomenon rather than a medical diagnoses, but the term coined by Richard Louv is the perfect description of a very real issue with today’s children. Too much screen time, not enough outside time. We are all guilty of it, even me. Life […]