There are so many magical places to visit in PA this Summer! These destinations are perfect for creating treasured family memories. If you are planning a trip to the Keystone state anytime soon, you won’t want to miss these unique attractions! Here are some of our favorite magical places to visit in PA this Summer: […]
Adventures in Bird Watching!
October 11, 2011 by
Recently, I took Clara on an educational (and frugal) field trip to Hawk Mountain, a wildlife sanctuary open to the public year-round. It was a fantastic way to spend a beautiful Autumn afternoon! There is a modest trail fee, which is totally worth it, but Clara was free since she falls into the 3 years […]
Blick Madness!
September 22, 2011 by
Know what makes me really happy??? Watching kids create colorful and unique pieces of art!! ((Insert Happy Dance Here.)) There was a LOT of painting and swirling — hundreds of beautiful prints were made! And plenty of “ooh’s and ahh’s” today! **bliss** A BIG thank you to Blick Art Materials for hosting such a FUN […]
I’m at Blick Art Materials!
September 21, 2011 by
Looking for something FUN & FREE to do with the kids?? I’ll be at Blick Art Materials in Allentown, PA Thursday, September 22nd 1-4pm for a Suminagashi paper marbling demo & the kiddos can bring their masterpieces home with them! ((Moms & Dads should give it a try too — it’s so much fun!)) There […]
Simple Pleasures Saturday — Apples!!
September 17, 2011 by
Wishing you and your family a weekend FULL of simple pleasures!!!
Organic (Frugal) Goodness
September 11, 2010 by
We just returned from a super-fun (and frugal) trip to an organic apple festival at the Rodale Institute — an event that is quickly becoming my favorite birthday tradition!! Some of the apples required a bit of team-effort…… …but it was well-worth it…….. ….to end up with a half-bushel of organic apples like this one! […]
Lights in the Woods – An Update
December 31, 2008 by
A few days ago, I posted about Flint Hill Farm’s Lights in the Woods event. Last night, Mark and I bundled the kids up in layers and layers of clothes, packed everyone into the car, and drove 25 minutes to Coopersburg, PA to check it out. For $5 per adult and $3 for children 3 […]
Frugal Family Fun — Lehigh Valley
December 28, 2008 by
If you are in the Lehigh Valley, you might want to check out Lights in the Woods at the Flint Hill Farm Educational Center in Coopersburg, PA. Conditions were too muddy to go tonight, but they will have another run Tuesday night, December 30th from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Lights in the Woods includes horse-drawn […]
