Tag: Christmas

Thanksgiving Weekend in New York City

Thanksgiving Weekend in New York City

New York City is one of the most exciting places to visit for Thanksgiving. You get the city at it’s best. The Macy’s Parade. Colorful Fall leaves (if you’re lucky). A peek at the Christmas season splendor. With so many options though, what do you 

10 Christmas Adventures with Kids

10 Christmas Adventures with Kids

Christmas is almost here. Can you feel the excitement growing? I think that – the waiting, the excitement – is probably my favorite part of Christmas. Because we are a family that loves to go on adventures, Christmas Adventures are part of our holiday family 

Nutcracker Preschool Unit

Nutcracker Preschool Unit

The Nutcracker is one of the more classic Christmas stories. It is a wonderful tradition that encompasses imagination, bravery, and dance among other things. Our Nutcracker Unit started with a conversation.  A conversation that started as many of our conversations do; about a book. When 

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, 

Top 10 Gift Ideas for Kids Who Love Animals

Top 10 Gift Ideas for Kids Who Love Animals

I waited (almost) patiently this morning while my daughter carefully arranged her outfit this morning. Fox shirt. Animal print leggings. Owl boots and ear muffs. Deer sweatshirt. Polar bear mittens. Animals from head to toe just in case it wasn’t already clear to me that 

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 

5 Top Tips for Surviving a Holiday Parade with Kids

5 Top Tips for Surviving a Holiday Parade with Kids

Holiday Parades have a been a favorite Christmas event for our family almost every where we have lived. We’ve also enjoyed Thanksgiving and St Patrick’s Day parades. Surviving them with little kids can be tricky some times. However, with a few tips they can become