Preschool Plans for At Home Learning
These lesson plans can be used with ages 2-6+ and can be modified to your child’s age and ability. If you’re like me and need to have structure and routine, you can print these schedule cards and display them somewhere to keep you and your child reminded of what comes next!
Cinnamon Popovers!
We love this recipe from Melissa d’Arabian, celebrity chef and New York Times best-selling author. “Bread without yeast? Yes, please! And who doesn’t love the smell of cinnamon rolls warming up the house in the morning?”
The Local Moms Network Book Club Interview: Laurie Frankel!
The This is How It Always Is author talks about her NY-Times bestselling book, which was also a Reese Witherspoon pick.
Meet A Dad: Diary of a Wimpy Kid’s Jeff Kinney!
This week, we’re sharing our interview with this dad of two, where he shares his best tips for raising readers, his own favorite childhood books, advice on getting kids off screens, and details of his latest book.
Car Seat Trade-In Event Returns
The Target Car Seat Trade-In Event is back and happening through April 17th at Lehigh Valley Target locations!
Playground Spotlight: Lone Lane Park
Lone Lane Park has been a favorite of ours for the past couple years. Pack a picnic, bring a book, and enjoy a nice long park day to tire the kids out!
My Favorite Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas for All Ages
Over the years, we developed a list of our favorites treat for the Easter Bunny to deliver. A few pieces of their favorite candy is always on the list but here is what we asked for over the years.
Gabby Bernstein and Positive Energy
The motivational speaker has amassed nearly one million Instagram followers alone for her power to help people change their lives (and thoughts) for the better. Since the pandemic, online mental health searches have increased significantly, with Forbes reporting that the latest Pinterest search trend insights reveal spikes around the terms “manifestations” and “self-love.”
Passover Lasagna
Leah Koenig is a Brooklyn, NY-based mom of two and cookbook author. She’s known as an authority on modern Jewish cooking, so just in time for Passover, we asked her to share one of her favorite holiday recipes. “I love this matzo lasagna because it is a filling, simple, and incredibly tasty main that can serve a family well (with leftovers) during the week of Passover,” says Leah.
Jelly Bean Bracelets
Editable Jelly Bean bracelets for the win this Easter! Trust me when I tell you, your children will LOVE these adorable jelly bean bracelets. The design possibilities are endless and they are super easy to make. Then those adorable kids can wear their creations and eat them to their hearts content. Enjoy!
Easter Surprise Cake
Who doesn’t love cake!? It’s even better when you have a lovely little surprise inside, and nothing goes better with Easter than jelly beans. Ok, truth be told, jelly beans are my least favorite (haha shhh), but they are my son’s and husband’s favorite. So, this one is for them…and I’ll eat the cake!
Easter Recipes to Make with Kids
With Easter coming up we’ve been scouring the internet for some fresh recipes that are fun to make as a family. Here are a few we’ll be trying!
Baked Potato Bar!
We’re always looking for weeknight dinner ideas that appeal to everyone in our families, from husbands to big kids to toddlers and even babies. That’s why this super simple but completely customizable Baked Potato Bar from The Baker Mama—a Dallas, TX-based mom of four—caught our eye.
Bike Trails
Lehigh Valley is full of amazing trails for walking, biking, and hiking. We rounded up our favorite bike trails around the Lehigh Valley that are great for a long day of riding bikes on the trail or just a short trip.
Project Sunshine
Project Sunshine is an amazing organization that aims to bring joy and play to pediatric patients. The goal is not only to bring some light—some sunshine—to little ones going through scary times, but also to give caregivers a well-deserved break.
Hasselback Potato Skillet with Mustard Garlic Butter Chives
This easy potato dish is just a little bit of an upgrade on classic roast potatoes. Use it to introduce picky eaters to new flavors, or for your next dinner party. Thanks to our food contributor CatwithaK Cooks for sharing this go-to recipe!
Gardening with Kids! Fun Ideas for All Ages!
We found a fantastic new book, Gardening for Kids: Learn, Grown and Get Messy with Fun STEAM Projects, which has a ton of ways to get your kids into the dirt this season. Gardening for Kids covers basic gardening skills but is also filled with educational projects that help kids grow their science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills while digging in the dirt.
Recycled Rainbow Garland!
Shamrocks from egg cartons and a colorful rainbow will make your St. Paddy’s Day fun! This idea from Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Moms is super fun!
St. Paddy’s Day Drawing Project
Looking for ways to celebrate St. Patty’s Day at home this year? We asked Kathy Chattoraj, owner of Future Picassos, to share a fun project for kids of all ages
Rainbow Cheesecake!
We love this colorful cheesecake for St. Patty’s Day, an alternative to a birthday cake or any time you need to mix up a little cheer.
