I have spent a good amount of time wandering around Center City Philadelphia over the years and I’ve discovered you don’t need to do much planning to take a trip there. It can be enough to just show up and walk around on a beautiful day. Maybe you…
Sometimes I am still amazed at the plethora of unique and delightful little places there are to explore in southeastern PA. Want to take in the fall foliage at its peak? A relatively quick drive and you can immerse yourself in color in the “little Switzerland” of America…
For those of you whose idea of a great vacation must include some type of waterfront, a day trip to Philadelphia can meet that need when you visit Penn’s Landing. Encompassing the space between Front Street and the Delaware River starting at Spring Garden Street down to Washington Avenue…
When you have on-the-go teens and tweens, a day at home sounds wonderful and relaxing…when you have toddlers and preschoolers, a day at home sounds exhausting and messy! That’s where Hands-On House Children’s Museum comes in. Your little ones can jump right into what…
The history of this Philadelphia icon of culture and science is quite interesting. Today it is a popular museum dedicated to educating young and old in science, engineering, and modern innovation, however the original institution was founded in 1824 by a group of Philadelphian industrialists to promote the mechanical arts…
“Day Tripper Mom” infers the material is primarily about taking day trips with children, and it is….but sometimes we need a little break from them. In fact, to keep your relationship healthy, you do need to get away, probably at least once a year. Although I would…
(DESTINATIONS WITH A STAR NEXT TO THE NAME HAS A SEPARATE BLOG POST I HAVE PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN. YOU CAN SEARCH MY BLOG FOR A MORE DETAILED REVIEW!) LIGHTS-Probably close to the top of most people’s list of beloved Christmas traditions, there is definitely something special about little…
If you live in Southeastern PA, then you absolutely have no excuse to not take at least one trip to the heart of historic Philadelphia to see the cradle of our nation’s independence. Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell are just two of the most famous icons you will…
When visiting a new city on a vacation, often the first tourist activity one searches for is a Walking Tour of the city. This allows you to get a quick overview of the layout, the history, and the notable points of interest of the city. Ironically, if you call the…
We all know role play builds creativity, communication, physical development, and problem solving skills in young children but it can be hard to come up with all the props for a broad range of activities, not to mention child-sized playhouses to accompany said props. Wouldn’t it be great…
