Science fun with Apple seeds

It is apple season and we are having so much fun learning about apples and eating them too, of course. We always love doing at home science experiments and are excited to answer if apple seeds will dance when you put them in a cup filled 1/3 of the way with vinegar and add a […]

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Apple Picking on Long Island

Looking to go Apple Picking on Long Island? We have some great places listed below where you can Pick Your Own and enjoy a lot of FALL family activities at our local farms. Please call any of the farms below before heading out to make sure they have fruit available for picking! Our list below […]

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Wicked Big Sports® Shuffle Toss

It is “Shuffleboard – on the go” and we love it! Wicked Big Sports® Shuffle Toss is the perfect addition to your backyard party, family picnic, tail-gate or just about anywhere you are gathering with friends and family and want to have some fun.

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Thanksgiving Keepsake Tablecloth

Holidays are filled with traditions and each family has different traditions that they do each year. We started a tradition in our family two years ago that I would encourage others to do, as well. This Thanksgiving Tablecloth will be a Thanksgiving Keepsake for future generations in your family to cherish and look forward to […]

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Playdough Turkeys

These playdough turkeys are perfect for kids of all ages to enjoy in the classroom or at home. Make your own playdough with our amazingly simple, amazing smelling and no cooking required recipe. Then, use that Pumpkin Pie Spice Playdough to make fun Turkeys with the kiddos in your life.

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Melted Crayon on White Pumpkins

I love finding different ways to decorate pumpkins.  While searching Pinterest , I saw this fun idea of doing melted crayons on white pumpkins and I loved how the colors popped. I also, love the idea of reusing broken crayons for another project.

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DIY Pumpkin Playdough

I love to use items I already have in my pantry to make something the kids can play with and that will be a great sensory activity. It is Fall and we love the smell of pumpkin. I tried a few recipes and this recipe worked best to make a pumpkin play dough. Best thing […]

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Porcupine’s Pie

It is Fall and we are really enjoying this delightful book, Porcupine’s Pie.  This family friendly story is all about thankfulness and generosity that even has a recipe for friendship pie in the back of the book. We can not wait to make our own friendship pie with some of our favorite ingredients after reading […]

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Fall Fun at Hicks Nurseries

Since I was a little girl going to Hicks Nurseries has been a family tradition. In the Fall we all know that Hicks will have the animated story  walk through of one of our favorite ghosts, Otto. But, there is a lot of Fall family fun happening this Fall you have to see it for […]

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wineUdesign – Nassau County’s Winery

Looking to open your eyes to winemaking? Grapes are due in soon and now is the time at wineUdesign in Hicksville! That’s right! I said, Hicksville in Nassau County has a winery and once you visit you will want to visit again and again. You will feel like you are part of their family… Salute!

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