Spooky Science for Kids

October 14, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Halloween is right around the corner here is a fun science and sensory activity to do with your little ones inspired by Halloween! Spooky expanding ghost experiment using a balloon, baking soda and vinegar. Kids drop the baking soda into the vinegar filled water bottle and watch the magic happen.

Summer Programs for Families at Old Westbury Gardens

May 24, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Old Westbury Gardens is such a beautiful place to visit and explore with your family. There is so much to see on the grounds and inside the Westbury House. This Summer there is a great line-up of programs with different themes for you and your family to enjoy. See the list below: Eat Up! […]

Beating the Winter Blues

February 28, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

Winter Blues, the kids getting restless and you’re running out of ideas of things to do? Here are some fun indoor games you can all play and enjoy…

Cupid’s Cottages

January 25, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

We love Valentine’s Day and we have constructed some adorable Cupid’s Cottages to celebrate in your classroom or at home. This “Gingerbread House” has been transformed into Cupid’s cottage by replacing the gingerbread or honey grahams for chocolate graham crackers (because when I think of Valentine’s Day- I think chocolate) and we used strawberry flavored […]

Ice Skating on Long Island

November 23, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

Long Island has locations in both Nassau and Suffolk where you can put on some ice skates and enjoy a local rink. Not sure where to go? Then check out our list of indoor and outdoor places to skate this winter season with your family and friends.

THANKSGIVING HAND PRINT T- SHIRTS

November 21, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

Instead of buying a Thanksgiving T-shirt that the kids will outgrow in one year I figure let them have fun making their own shirt. This is a great idea if you did not plan ahead and buy a Thanksgiving themed shirt and need one in a pinch. Of course, you need to allow time for […]

Thanksgiving Keepsake Tablecloth

November 17, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

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 […]