- Camp Chaddsford: Much-Needed Summer Camp for AdultsSummer camp isn't just for kids! (Also, it's more fun with alcohol when you're a big kid.) Find out how you can sign up for summer camp for adults.
- Heads Up: Delaware State Fair Ride Wristband Flash SaleFor 48 hours, you can save 50% on Unlimited Ride Wristbands at the Delaware State Fair. Don’t miss out on this deal! UPDATE: looks like this deal sold out in […]
- Celebrate National Mac and Cheese Day with Free Mac & Cheese BagelsOur favorite comfort food gets its own holiday July 14th! Celebrate National Mac and Cheese Day with a free Mac & Cheese Bagel at Einstein Bros: here's how.
- Mighty Writers First Ever MightyFest PhiladelphiaThe first ever Mighty Writers MightyFest student literacy festival takes place this September in Philadelphia.
- Too Many Tomatoes? Donate Surplus Produce to the Food Bank of DEAttention backyard veggie garden gurus and green thumbs of all kinds! Grow a row for those in need: keep your fellow Delawareans from going hungry.
- Summer Flash Sale on Family Flicks You KEEP! Shop Your RedboxI did not know this was a thing, but you can BUY movies from your local Redbox. To KEEP. See what's available and reserve your movies to purchase.
- Summer Kids Meals for $1.99 at Red RobinI hope you're getting outside with the kids lots this summer! Here's one way to make eating out a little less expensive.
- Free Bagel and Shmear on Take Your Child to Work Day (Benefits No Kid Hungry)Start Take Your Child to Work Day off right with a free bagel and shmear at Einstein Bros. Bagels with a donation to No Kid Hungry.
- BOGO Pretzels on National Pretzel Day + Get Your Pretzel Fashion (Yes, Really)Buy one get one pretzels for National Pretzel Day (April 26th)? Yes please! Punny pretzel tees and a pretzel fanny pack that raise money for Alex's Lemonade Stand to celebrate Auntie Anne's turning 30? Sure, why not?
- Get Holiday Smoothies at Smoothie King (or DIY with These Recipes)Love holiday flavors but not the calories in those frapps and lattes? Get your seasonal fix at Smoothie King— or make holiday smoothies at home with these recipes.
- Snowboard, Tube and Ski PA: What’s New for the 2017/2018 SeasonAttention skiers, snowboarders and snow tubers: here's your to-do list for hitting the Pennsylvania slopes this 2017/2018 season.
- Ladies Night Out Idea? Free Car Care Clinic for WomenCar repairs are expensive, and being stranded can be scary. Avoid both by learning how to properly maintain your car at this free car care clinic for women.
- Get Outside! Fourth and Fifth Graders Ski for Free in PAFun fact: a 90lb kid can burn 200-300 calories an hour skiing/snowboarding. And now they can for FREE! The Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association is offering free skiing or snowboarding for fourth and fifth graders through its Snowpass program.
- Win Tickets to A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS Screening!You mom so hard-- enter here for your chance to win a pair of tickets to an early screening of A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS.
- Tailgate with Qdoba! Free Smoked Brisket before the UD GameBrisket lovers and football fans! Who's going to the game Saturday? Get there early and you can tailgate with Qdoba.
- $1 Margaritas in October at Applebee’s for Neighborhood Appreciation MonthThat's right. $1 margaritas. All day, every day in October, along with Half Priced Apps from 3 to 6pm AND from 9pm to close every night of the week.
- Get Lost in These Amazing Delaware Corn MazesFall means apple picking, "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown," and losing yourself in corn mazes. Here's 12 Delaware corn mazes (or reasonably close by) to visit this year.
- Guest Post: Water Safety Tips for a Safe Pool PartyI am of the opinion that you can't have too many water safety tips. Here are 10 practical tips to keep in mind for before, during, and after a pool party.
- Camping, Canoeing, Archery and More: Becoming an Outdoors-WomanRegistration has been extended for the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program. Spend a weekend at hands-on workshops learning outdoor survival skills!
- Star Wars Force Friday II at Disney Stores and Other Locations NationwideFind the Force and share your photos and videos on social media to be entered to win tickets to the "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" premiere in December.
- Museum Day Live! Free Admission to Philadelphia and Delaware MuseumsOver 1100 locations nationwide are offering free museum admission for Museum Day Live! See who is participating in Delaware and Philadelphia.
- Visit a National Park on August 25th for FreeWhat a great way to spend the last weekend of August/summer vacation! Around here, the weather looks absolutely beautiful and meant to be spent outside.
- All 11 Marvel Movies in Theaters Playing for $5 EachSee your favorite Marvel movies in theaters again (or for the first time) for only $5 apiece, with additional savings on concessions.
- Crayola’s Dandelion Farewell Tour Comes to DE and PhillyCrayola is retiring the crayon color Dandelion, arguably the best color for sunflowers (or dandelions). You can see him & say goodbye, plus get some free crayons. Really.
- Firefly 2018 Weekend Pass Presale, for Adventurous ConcertgoersGet your Firefly 2018 Music Festival passes now, at the lowest price you'll see them. If you're super serious about going to Firefly.
- Kick Back After the Eclipse with a BOGO Blizzards Deal at Dairy QueenIn case you haven't heard (ha), there's this exciting thing happening in the sky on August 21st. Also exciting: buy one Dairy Queen Blizzard, get one for 99 cents.
- The Phillie Phanatic is Coming to NewarkEveryone's favorite mascot is coming to Newark DE in August.
- Volunteer to Help Diamondback Terrapins Cross the Road!DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife is in need of volunteers to help ensure diamondback terrapins are able to nest and reproduce safely this spring.
- Meet Lightning McQueen and Lots More Fun for CARS Fans This WeekendGot a kid who loves CARS (the movie) and CARS (the machines)? Bring them to meet life-size Lightning McQueen and enjoy all kinds of car activities.
- Visiting the Philly Design Home + Comcast Xfinity Just Keeps It ComingI trekked to the Philadelphia Magazine Design Home in Wynnewood for the skinny on Comcast Xfinity's XFi, mobile offerings, & updated apps. Plus, a giveaway!
- Print Out These CARS 3 Activity SheetsCARS 3 hits theaters June 16th! Keep your car loving kid in gear until then with these CARS 3 activity sheets.
- Save 25% on Tough Mudder Philly! Half, Full, Tougher MudderNeed a gift for Mom? How about a family day out? Tough Mudder is coming to the Philly area- run the half, full, Tougher Mudder or kids' Mini Mudder.
- Mother’s Day Brunch and Dinner at Rope & Anchor Bar + KitchenWant more options for your Mother's Day celebrations? Rope & Anchor in Penn's Landing has a Mother's Day brunch AND dinner. AND IT IS DELICIOUS.
- Summer Job Opportunities for Wilmington Teens and Young AdultsDid you know that the city of Wilmington has a summer youth employment program and a Green Jobs program for teens and young adults, ages 14-21?
- Fondue and a Movie at the Melting PotFor a limited time, get a four course meal and a movie ticket at a nice price at the Melting Pot on Concord Pike!
- Earth Day Sale at Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware CountyEvery day is a good day to score at Goodwill, but Earth Day in particular is a good day to consciously buy used items to be repurposed.
- Take the Pledge: Great Schools, Clean Streams 2017Take the Great Schools, Clean Streams pledge: help keep local waterways clean, while potentially winning your local school some funds.
- See BOSTON: An American Running Story in TheatersOne day only: see BOSTON: An American Running Story in select theaters. The movie showing is a Fathom event created in partnership with Runner's World.
- Green Chips and Queso at California Tortilla on St. Patrick’s Day (for FREE!)Everybody gets lucky at California Tortilla on St. Patrick's Day!
- Free Pancakes at IHOP Today! Fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyHappy National Pancake Day! Get a free short stack of pancakes at participating IHOP restaurants today and support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
- National Entrepreneur Week Events in Delaware for Entrepreneurs and Small BizAttention entrepreneurs and small biz owners: level up your business endeavor by attending one of these National Entrepreneur Week events in Delaware!
- Frogs: A Chorus of Color at the Academy of Natural SciencesFrogs: A Chorus of Color is now open at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. Take a giant leap into the enchanting world of frogs!
- 10 To Dos This Weekend at the Philly Home ShowIndulge your creative side at the Philly Home Show. Tons of eye candy, plus plenty to do and see: it's a playground of home design inspiration!
- Motivate the First State Turns Healthy Habits into Donations to CharitiesResolve to turn your sweat equity and healthy habits into cash donations for Delaware charities this year by signing up for Motivate the First State.
- National Parks Free Admission Days for 2017: Get Out ThereResolve to get outside and explore more in 2017— in Delaware and beyond. To get you started, here are this year's National Parks free admission days!
- World’s Largest Ski and Snowboard Lesson: Help Set a World Record!75 locations across the US are attempting to set the world record for the World's Largest Lesson in skiing and snowboarding. Be a part of it!
- Resolve to Get Outside in 2017! First Day Hikes in the First StateAmerica’s State Parks are offering free, guided New Year's Day hikes in all 50 states. Here's where the First Day Hikes will take place in Delaware.
- Free New Year’s Day Family Celebration at the Kimmel CenterIt's time for the Kimmel Center's 12th Annual New Year's Day Celebration! This free New Year's event in Philly has tons of fun activities for the whole family.
- BOGO Clothing Sale at Goodwill: Four Locations OnlyGoodwill is running one last awesome sale before the end of the year, at four locations only! Drop off those year end donations, then stop in to save.
- Celebrate America’s Motoring History! The Drive Home II: The Heritage RunThe Drive Home II: The Heritage Run vintage car road rally is gearing up for car enthusiast gatherings across the Northeast. Check it out as it stops in Philly.
- Save 50% on Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert TicketsWelcome 2017 with Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts! You'll save 50% on tickets with this code.
- Jingle Bowl 2016: Help End Hunger by Supporting Feeding AmericaTake your family bowling this holiday season! Bowlmor AMF's Jingle Bowl partnership with Feeding America supports families facing hunger.
- Goodwill Supersale Just Before Christmas + Volunteers NeededNeed something to wear to an ugly sweater party? School winter concert? Want to stock up on cold weather gear? You NEED to check out this Goodwill sale.
- Delaware To Do, December 16th-18th: Countdown to Christmas!This is it, folks: the last weekend before Christmas, and snow's a-comin'! Here's our top picks from allllllll of what's happening in the 302 and beyond.
- Happy Holidays! Here’s Where to Find Free ParkingEvery bit helps, right? Here's a way to save a tidy bit of cash money: free parking in Wilmington, Newark and Philly this holiday season.
- Delaware To Do: It’s the Holiday Season Edition, Dec 9th-11thSo many holiday concerts and places to see Santa! Here's our top picks for things to do in Delaware and beyond this weekend, December 9th through the 11th.
- The 25 Best Read Aloud Christmas Books for KidsHere are 25 of the best read aloud Christmas books (according to us). Start a book-reading "Advent calendar" tradition this year!
- Delaware To Dos, Beginning to Look a Lot Like Xmas Edition: Dec 2nd-4thIt's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Here are our top picks for holiday happenings and more this weekend in Delaware and beyond.
- Where to See Classic Christmas Movies in Theaters This YearOne of my family's favorite things about the season is watching our favorite Christmas movies together, year after year. Find out which ones you can see on the big screen!
- Sing Saturday: See the New Animated Movie SING for Free!You and the kids can go to an advance screening of the new animated movie SING for free on Thanksgiving weekend, almost a month ahead of its release in theaters.
- #OptOutside: Free Admission to Delaware State ParksYou might remember REI's #OptOutside program from last year: they remained closed on Black Friday, encouraging employees and families to get out there.
- Delaware To Dos, Veterans Day Edition: November 11th-13thThank you to those who have served. Here are some Veterans Day activities and freebies, and a whole lotta other things to do in Delaware and beyond this weekend, November 11th-13th.
- Free Meal for Veterans at Perkins on Veterans DayPerkins is serving those who serve: all veterans and active military with military ID or proof of service are invited to come in and enjoy a free Magnificent Seven […]
- State Park Camping 50% Off November WeeknightsFall camping is fun! Pay half price when you reserve a tent, yurt or cabin during the week in November at these Delaware state park campgrounds.
- Free Patriotic Pancakes for Veterans and Active Duty Military on Veterans DayIHOP thanks veterans and active duty military for their service this Friday, November 11th, with free red, white & blue pancakes. And boy, do they look good!
- Election Day Freebies and Discounts After You’ve Hit the PollsSure, the point of voting is to perform your civic duty and have a voice in who will lead. But it's nice to get a little thank you in return! Here are some Election Day freebies for you after you've hit the polls.
- Delaware To Do: Fall Back Weekend Edition, November 4th-6thYou get an extra hour this weekend: use it wisely! Here are our top Delaware To-Dos for this weekend, November 4th through the 6th.
- Delaware To Do, Halloween Weekend Edition! October 28th-30thSo many things to do in the area right now, it's scary! We've listed our top picks for spooktacular fun in Delaware and beyond for Halloween weekend.
- Defensive Driving: How to Avoid Hitting a Deer with Your Car (and what to do if you do)'Tis the season for mating ‘rut’ and bucks are chasing does without looking both ways. Here's how to avoid hitting a deer, and what to do... if you do.
- Delaware College Fairs for 2016-2017Got a junior in high school? Maybe an undecided senior or forward thinking sophomore? Here are some Delaware college fairs for the 2016-2017 school year.
- Kids Eat Free Scary Face Pancakes at IHOP on HalloweenIt's no trick: IHOP is treating kids to a free Scary Face Pancake on Halloween. Plus, two more must-try seasonal offerings!
- Classic Halloween Movie Showings This Week on the Big ScreenIf you're looking to take your Halloween spooky screen viewing up a notch, here are some must-see classics playing on the big screen this week!
- Get Your Delaware Nature Prescription for Your HealthOctober is Children in Nature Month! Motivate your kids to get out there and get moving by printing out these Delaware nature prescription cards. There are chances to win prizes AND it's oh so good for their health!
- Robot Revolution at the Franklin Institute: Review, Discount CodesWe visited the Robot Revolution at the Franklin Institute! Here's what you need to know before you go, along with discount codes and ways to save.
- Delaware Things To Do, October 21st -23rdLooking for things to do in Delaware? Here are our top picks for this weekend, October 21st to 23rd.
- Krispy Kreme Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts: ONE DAY ONLYFor one day only, while supplies last at participating locations, the Original Glazed Doughnut at Krispy Kreme goes pumpkin.
- See Benedict Cumberbatch Play Hamlet, In Theaters One Day OnlyDidn't see Benedict Cumberbatch play Hamlet in London? It was filmed & will be playing in select theaters nationwide for one night only.
- Your Delaware To-Dos, October 14th-16thWe're halfway through October! So many fun things to do in Delaware in the fall, especially with kids. Here's our top picks for this weekend, October 14th to 16th.
- See ALL the Harry Potter Movies in IMAX for One Week OnlyFor a very limited time, you can see every one of the Harry Potter movies in IMAX. Here's showtime and ticket info for Delaware.
- Free Health Screenings at Sam’s Club for Members and Non-MembersWhen was the last time you had a physical? For many, the answer is probably "too long." Sam's Club is offering free health screenings to help with that.
- Delaware To Dos, October 7th-9thEnjoy the fall weather and everything there is to do in Delaware this weekend!
- Food Bank of Delaware Food Drive Time: Thanksgiving for AllThe "Thanksgiving for All" Food Bank of Delaware food drive is underway— here's the 411 on what, when and where to donate to make sure everyone has a Thanksgiving feast on their table.
- BOGO Tacos for October Taco Tuesdays at California TortillaBecause one day is not enough to fully celebrate National Taco Day.
- What’s Going On, September 30th- October 2nd: Black Moon EditionOctober already? Here's what's going on in Delaware and surrounding area for this weekend, September 30th through October 2nd.
- Delaware Camps for When School’s Closed for the DayIt can be a serious pain when kids have a vacation day, but Mom and Dad don't! Here are some fun options for Delaware camps when schools close for the day.
- Delaware To-Dos: Yay Fall! Edition, September 23rd-25thIt's officially fall and there's so much fun to be had in Delaware and beyond! Here are our favorite Delaware To-Dos for September 23rd-25th.
- For the Kids: 3D Coin Art American Flag Review + GiveawayRemember rolling coins? Collecting quarters in a map of the United States? 3D Coin Art is a new, fun way to save & display your pennies (and nickels).
- For the Kids: Super Wubble Bubble Ball Review + GiveawayWhat's a good way to get the kids outside & moving? A new ball almost always works. Check out our Super Wubble Bubble Ball review, then enter to win one.
- Kids or Adults Go Free at Go Ape Treetop Adventure or Treetop JuniorIf you've been thinking about trying out the Go Ape Treetop course (aka the Lums Pond zipline), you need to take advantage of this great deal!
- Calling All Kids: “We All Need Trees” Poster ContestCalling all kids who love art & the environment! Enter the DE Conservation Districts' conservation poster contest. This year's theme is ‘We All Need Trees.’
- Delaware To-Dos, Harvest Moon Edition: September 16th-18thThe Harvest Moon should be huge, bright and amazing. After you've seen it, check out these other things to do in Delaware this weekend, September 16th-18th.
- Where and When Kids Eat Free in Delaware RestaurantsEvery dollar counts, right? Keep a couple extra bucks in your wallet when you're on the go: here's where and when kids eat free in Delaware restaurants.
- What’s Going On: Delaware To Dos, September 9th-11thFall festivities are underway! Here's our top picks of things to do in Delaware this weekend, September 9th through the 11th.
- Where to Pick Your Own Apples in Delaware (and Beyond)It doesn't get any fresher than plucking apples right from the tree! Support these local farms and pick your own apples in Delaware (and surrounding areas).
- 2016 Nature Photography Contest at Prime Hook National Wildlife RefugeCapture the beauty of Delaware flora and fauna and enter to win the 2016 Nature Photography Contest at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge.
- Delaware To Do: Labor Day Weekend EditionKeep rainy day boredom at bay! Here are our top event picks for this Labor Day weekend in Delaware (and surrounding areas).
- Free Pancakes for Kids at Denny’s (They’re 50% More Fluffy)Kids can try the all new, 50% more fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes for FREE as part of Denny's Free Pancakes for Kids promotion.
- Have You Been Missing These Awesome Movie Events in Theaters?Did you buy tickets to see The NeverEnding Story and Labyrinth on the big screen yet? Those aren't the only awesome movie events you've been missing out on.
- FINDING DORY Encore Appearance Labor Day WeekendStay nice and dry under the sea Labor Day weekend: FINDING DORY is making an encore appearance, swimming back into theaters September 2nd.
- Get a Chick-fil-A Free Breakfast Item in SeptemberChick-fil-A is giving app users a free breakfast in September, to help you out when you're in a hurry. Here's how to claim yours.
- Free Chips and Queso at California Tortilla Locations NationwideAugust ending and the school year beginning means we need to mentally prepare for the new season ahead. California Tortilla is here to help ease your pain.
- Here’s Your End-Of-Summer Netflix HomeworkSome very important work to be done here, folks. Here's what's coming to Netflix in September... and what you need to watch RIGHT NOW before it's gone.
- Museum Day Live! Free Museum Admissions NationwideSmithsonian magazine has designated Saturday, September 24th the 12th annual Museum Day Live! Download your ticket— good for two free museum admissions— today.
- Where to Donate School Supplies in DelawareHere are four places still collecting school supplies in Delaware on behalf of the local students and classrooms that need them.
- $1 Short Stacks at IHOP: Benefits No Kid Hungry!Buy a short stack of buttermilk pancakes for just $1 at IHOP and every penny of the proceeds will help get food to kids who need it.
- Sip Some Lemonade for a Cause on National Lemonade DayAugust 20th is National Lemonade Day! See where you can get free or 25¢ lemonade (plus other perks) while helping out great causes for kids.
- Becoming an Outdoors-Woman: Survival Skills for WomenThe DNREC-sponsored 2016 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program offers those 18 and up a wide range of hands-on courses that teach outdoor survival skills.
- Free Museum Admission Days in Delaware and PhiladelphiaMuseum visits don't have to be budget breakers! Here's a list of free or discounted admission days for Delaware and Philadelphia museums.
- Goodwill $2 Tuesdays in AugustHow's this for a back to school deal? Every Tuesday in August men's and women's clothes are $2 and kid's clothes are just $1!
- Free or Nearly Free Family Fun in Delaware Every Day in AugustAt least one activity for family fun in Delaware every day in August that's free or nearly free. Finish up that summer bucket list without going broke!
- Kids Eat Free at IHOP for Back-To-SchoolSavor what's left of summer... and save! Kids eat free at IHOP restaurants every day for a limited time. Get the details here.
- Free Movies for Cinemark Community DayFree family-friendly movies plus discounted concessions for Cinemark Community Day August 20th!
- Meet Blogger Serena Goh of The Spicy StilettoGet fall fashion tips from Serena Goh of The Spicy Stiletto, preview UNOde50's fall collection, and maybe win pieces from the Rebel Voices Collection.
- 4 Photo Contests to Enter This SummerCalling all pro and amateur photographers! These photo contests (local and national) are awaiting your entries.
- Foodie Field Trip: Ramen Popups in RehobothMid-Atlantic ingredients with contemporary Asian flair: a culinary collaboration between two amazing Delaware native chefs, for two nights only.
- Free Gate Admission to the Delaware State FairMonday, July 25th is FOOD LION HUNGER RELIEF DAY / SENIORS' DAY at the Delaware State Fair.
- For Kids Who Love Trucks: Visiting Diggerland and “Terrific Trucks”Got a kid who loves construction vehicles and all things big rig? You need to check out Diggerland and Sprout's "Terrific Trucks." Here's the 411 on both.
- Must See: Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta August 6thThe third annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta happens August 6th on the Nanticoke River and in my mind it is amazing.
- FREE Community Workout at CrossFit RiverfrontThinking about giving CrossFit a try? CrossFit Riverfront is offering two free community workouts on Saturday, July 16th.
- Got Wild Turkeys? Let DNREC KnowHere's a fun project for Delaware birdwatchers & citizen scientists: volunteer to help with the annual wild turkey reproduction survey.
- Delaware To Do: Fourth of July WeekendSo many things to do in Delaware Fourth of July weekend to celebrate our independence! Fireworks, free concerts, family friendly events and more.
- Redeeming Your Ticketmaster Vouchers and Discount Codes: BB & T PavilionList of BB & T Pavilion concerts (the only local venue) so you can redeem your Ticketmaster vouchers and discounts quickly and easily. Plus, tips for making the most out of your outdoor concert!
- ’90s Bands Recording or Touring Today: #NostalgiaTour2016A ton of '90s bands I loved are releasing new albums and/or touring again. I wax nostalgic about my faves, decide who I must see + share local tour dates.
- FINDING NEMO + FINDING DORY: Dory After Dark Double FeatureThis Thursday, June 16th, you can attend a late night screening of "Finding Nemo" followed up by the new "Finding Dory" in 3D.
- 2016 Ultimate Dodgeball Championship Local QualifierThe eight best teams in the world will be competing for a grand prize of $50,000 in the 2016 Ultimate Dodgeball Championship in Las Vegas, and there's still time for you to assemble a local team to try to qualify.
- Sesame Place Ticket Discount: BOGO Flash Sale!Thinking of hitting Sesame Place before it gets too hot? You are in luck, my friend! This is a don't-miss Sesame Place ticket discount.
- $4 Bobbies at Capriotti’s: This is Not a DrillCapriotti’s is celebrating its Ruby Anniversary throughout the month of June. Find out when and where they're offering $4 Bobbies, and mark your calendars!
- Where to Get Your Free Doughnuts on National Donut Day 2016Who loves free doughnuts? EVERYBODY, that's who. Here's all the shops in the Delaware area that are celebrating National Donut Day 2016 with free doughnuts.
- ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS ReviewAlice Through the Looking Glass review, whether it's worth seeing in 3D, suitability for young viewers, plus my picks for further Wonderland viewing.
- Free Admission to Delaware State ParksGovernor Markell has proclaimed Sunday, June 5th to be Delaware State Parks Day! Admission to Delaware's state parks will be free, with a few exceptions.
- Sahara Sam’s Water Park: Review and Discount CodeIt's always 84° at Sahara Sam's Oasis, a New Jersey family water park that's open all year. See their new addition, read our review & grab a discount code!
- Discounted Coffee and Frappés at Dairy QueenNew at Dairy Queen: iced coffee beverages and Ultimate Frappés! Value priced during their weekday Hardest Working Happy Hour.
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Printable Masks and WordfindTMNT are celebrating World Turtle Day. If you're a fan, you'll want to check out the video spot and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles printable masks and wordfind! Plus: how to download the first movie for free.
- Take a Kid Fishing Days (Free Program for Ages 6-15)Know a kid who'd like to learn to fish? DNREC’s “Take a Kid Fishing!” program teaches fundamental fishing skills and conservation concepts.
- What to Do if You See the Black Bear in New Castle CountySightings of a black bear in New Castle County have been confirmed! Here's what the Division of Fish & Wildlife says to do if you see it.
- ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Free IMAX 3D Preview ScreeningI can't wait to be back in Wonderland! If like me you're tired of waiting, here's the deets on a Free IMAX 3D Screening of Alice Through the Looking Glass.
- ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Coloring Pages and PrintablesIf you've got a Wonderland fan at home or are a collector like me, go ahead and print out these Alice Through the Looking Glass coloring pages & printable map, puzzles and bookmarks.
- 7 Big Things I Didn’t Know About Comcast Xfinity (+ Nest Thermostat Giveaway)Are you getting the most out of your Comcast Xfinity account? Because I sure wasn't— not even close. Read on and enter to win a Nest thermostat!
- Sesame Place Deal Alert: Buy a Season Pass, Get Free Refills All SeasonI love Sesame Place so hard, but it can be expensive! If you're local-ish you should definitely check out this Sesame Place deal for 2016.
- Summer Camp: American Karate StudiosLooking for something to occupy your 6-12 year old this summer? All-day spots are still available for American Karate Studios summer camp.
- Calling All Green Thumbs! The PHS Gardening and Greening ContestAre you a gardener in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware? You should enter the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Gardening and Greening Contest.
- Safety Tips for Cyclists, Drivers and PedestriansC'mon people, share the road! Common sense safety tips for cyclists, pedestrians and drivers for a more bikeable, walkable Delaware.
- Show How You #TwistNDip (Plus, Printable Six Flags Coupon)May I interest you in some fesh baked awesome? Introducing a new way to play with your food (the Einstein Bros. Twist 'N Dip), plus a printable coupon for Six Flags and how you could win free bagels for a year.
- “Memorial Day Madness” Deals at The Centre Ice RinkThe Centre Ice Rink is offering up awesome savings to close out the 2016-2016 season and get you excited about the next one!
- Penn Cinema, Regal and Cinemark: $3 and $1 Summer Kids’ Movies 2016Movie theaters are beginning to release their discounted summer movie schedules! Mark your calendars for these local $3 and $1 summer kids' movies 2016.
- Cirque Mavericks Meet Salvador Dalí: LA VERITÁ (Discount Code)Salvador Dalí inspired LA VERITÁ, from Cirque du Soliel creative Compagnia Finzi Pasca, will be playing the Merriam Theater May 13th and 14th. Enter to win four tickets!
- Review: The Magic Toy Shop (La Boutique Fantasque) at the Upper Darby Performing Arts CenterThe "Magic Toy Shop" is a collaboration between students from the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet Society and the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts. And it was amazing.
- RIVERDANCE at the Academy of Music: Save 35%The Riverdance 20th Anniversary World Tour will be performing at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia in June! Save 35% on your tickets with this discount code.
- Delaware Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive 2016The 24th Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive happens on Saturday, May 14th! Here's how you can help, locally or for a larger impact.
- Volunteer as a Beachnesting Bird MonitorWant to help protect Delaware’s piping plovers (listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act in 1986) and other beachnesting birds?
- Bike and Trike Trade-in at Toys R UsThe Bike & Trike Trade-In at Toys R Us lets you trade in any used bike or trike, in any condition, in exchange for 25% off any regular-priced bike or trike.
- Free Breakfast on Teacher Appreciation DayAttention teachers! McDonald’s of the Greater Philadelphia Region is honoring you with free breakfast on Teacher Appreciation Day.
- Movie Review: RATCHET AND CLANKJake, 18, and Maverick, 15, woke up at 8:30am and rode in a car with me for an hour. To see a kids' movie. On a Saturday. Here's what we thought of Ratchet & Clank.
- Wilmington Flower Market Concert Stage: Band LineupWilmington Flower Market time! Rides, amazing carnival food and vendor shopping, plants and flowers for mom, and free music. Here's this year's lineup.
- It’s National Pretzel Day! Here’s Where to Get a Free PretzelIt's National Pretzel Day and I'm pretty sure partaking is your civic duty (along with voting. Did you vote today yet?). Here's how you can score one (or maybe 31!) for free.
- Life Is Good: Inspiring Optimism in Kids (Art Contest!)Have your kids draw why "life is good" for a chance to win a $2000 college scholarship and more!
- “Floogal Your World” at the Please Touch Museum for One Weekend OnlySprout, the 24-hour preschool network from NBCUniversal, has unveiled an exciting traveling exhibit tour, FLOOGAL YOUR WORLD. It's coming to select cities across the country, including Philadelphia: the exhibit will be visiting the Please Touch Museum for one weekend only. Don't miss it!
- Volunteer as a Delaware Bat Spotter + How and Why to Preserve BatsVolunteer as a bat spotter for the annual Delaware Bat Count! Training details here, plus how and why we need to protect our bat populations.
- College Students Can Get a Red Ramen Burger + Fries for Just 22 CentsI did not know the ramen burger was a thing. Here's where and when to get yours (maybe for just 22 cents).
- Tax Day Deals and Freebies for 2016Tax Day AND a Monday— that's a lot of pain for one day. Here's some tax day deals and freebies to take just a little bit of that pain away.
- Tips for Safe Driving for Distracted Driving Awareness Month87 percent of drivers admit to risky behaviors behind the wheel, including distracted driving. More stats + tips for safe driving from AAA Mid-Atlantic.
- Call for Volunteers: Pot Tree Seedlings at St. Jones ReserveHelp DNREC make Earth Day every day and beautify your state! The St. Jones Reserve in Dover needs volunteers to help plant native tree seedlings (loblolly pine, tulip poplars and red and silver maples) in pots.
- Ready for the DOCTOR STRANGE Trailer? Check It OutHere's the brand new teaser trailer for Marvel’s DOCTOR STRANGE. It hits theaters November 4th.
- Delaware Taco Festival Early Bird Tix on SaleThe first Delaware Taco Festival takes place on Saturday, June 25th. There will be, of course, tacos. There will also be lots more: get all the details.
- Little Passports’ Birthday Sale! Celebrate with SavingsLittle Passports is turning 7 and they are celebrating with savings! Use this discount by April 15th for new travel adventures in your mailbox.
- Kids Take Over the Kimmel Center with PAPER PLANETPaper Planet appears to be a collaborative work of art, an open ended performance, a shared experience, and ultimately an ephemeral exhibit. Pretty neat, eh?
- Zip + Sip Craft Beer FestivalKnock two all-important bucket list items off in one day: ziplining and beer festival! The first Zip + Sip Craft Beer Festival takes place May 28th from noon to 6pm […]
- Free Krispy Kreme Doughnut Thursday through SundayVillanova, what what?! In honor of our National Champions, anyone wearing an article of Villanova clothing into a local Krispy Kreme store (New Castle, Collingswood, Havertown or Bensalem) Thursday 4/7 […]
- Breakfast in the Sky Returns to the Morey’s Piers Ferris WheelThe giant Ferris wheel at Morey’s Piers on the Wildwood boardwalk is one of the defining landmarks of my childhood. Every year in August, we went to the beach […]
- FINDING DORY Coloring Pages and Activity Sheets"Finding Dory" swims into theatres June 17th. Get the kids excited by printing them out these "Finding Dory" coloring pages and activity sheets!
- BOGO Sesame Place TicketsThis is marked as an April Fool’s Day promotion so I have no idea how long it will last! Buy one get one free sale on Sesame Place tickets— that’s […]
- FYI, You Need These (FREE) NASA Travel Posters of Faraway DestinationsIn a moment of what can only be thought of as pure brilliance, NASA and JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratories) have created a series of beautiful, evocative travel posters for celestial […]
- Register as a Thanksgiving Day Parade Volunteer!Is Mr. Potato Head part of the Philly Thanksgiving parade? I’m not sure. Admit it, you watch the Thanksgiving Parade every year on TV, just like you watch the […]
- National Crayon Day: Crayon Drive and Bake SaleWere you aware that March 31st is National Crayon Day? Yeah, it was news to me too. The Crayon Collection is holding a national crayon drive and bake sale on […]
- Daytrip! The Rochester Lilac Festival is WAY More Than LilacsRochester Lilac Festival: thousands of fragrant lilacs, live entertainment featuring national headliners, children’s amusements, arts and crafts, home and garden show, wine & beer tastings and more. May 6th-15th at […]
- Bring Your Dog for Phillies Bark at the ParkIs your dog a Phillies fan? That seems like a ridiculous question. How about, are YOU a huge Phillies fan and excited about awesome photo opps with your pup? You […]
- Philly’s BBQ Fest 2016BBQ Fest 2016— Philly’s First Large Scale BBQ Festival— will be taking place rain or shine at Citizens Bank Park Saturday, July 30th from noon to 6pm. We’re talking about […]
- Spring Sale at Goodwill! 50% Off All ClothingThink Spring! Give your closets a good spring cleaning and pack up those donations for Goodwill. After dropping them off, drop into the store and stock up on some new […]
- Preston’s Playground 5K at the Christiana MallRun or Walk, Push or Roll! The Preston’s Playground 5K is for everyone: open to runners, walkers, physically challenged athletes and athletes with self-propelled wheelchairs, adapted bikes, racing chairs and […]
- Spring Ice Skating Classes at University of DelawareNew classes for spring at the Fred Rust Ice Arena at University of Delaware! My daughter took ice skating classes for about a year here and loved them. (Tip: having […]
- CIVIL WAR: Girls Reforming the Future ChallengeIn “Captain America: Civil War,” each hero is forced to take a stand and choose a side in their fight to reform the future. Although the team becomes divided, they […]
- MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN: First TrailerFrom visionary director Tim Burton, and based upon the best-selling novel, comes an unforgettable motion picture experience. When Jake discovers clues to a mystery that spans alternate realities and times, […]
- It’s Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen!Of all my favorite things in the world, a Dairy Queen ice cream is pretty darn high on the list. If we’re talking strictly ice cream, Mr. Softee would win […]
- Smithsonian Museum Day: Free Admission for 2Who’s up for a bit of culture this weekend? In the spirit of the Smithsonian museums in DC, which are always free, museums across the country are offering free admission […]
- Community WOD at CrossFit RiverfrontGet fit with friends! CrossFit Riverfront is holding their second FREE Community WOD on March 12th, at 8 and 10am. Both classes are RivFit (HIIT or boot-camp) style and can […]
- RAGTIME the Musical at Mount PleasantRAGTIME is an award-winning musical based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow that captures the American experience at the turn of the 20th century in New York. The story follows […]
- The Sound of Music On Tour: Family 4-Pack OfferLooks like Philly is about to come alive with the sound of music. Broadway Philadelphia’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC opens next Tuesday at the Academy of Music! Everyone’s favorite drapery […]
- FREE Health Screenings at Sam’s ClubStudies show that springing forward for Daylight Saving Time can impact people’s health by disrupting sleep cycles and increasing stress, especially for those who are already at risk. To help […]
- Sign Up to Help Replace Delaware Beach GrassVolunteers are needed for Delaware’s 27th annual beach grass planting! Help protect our shoreline by planting Cape American beach grass on sand dunes damaged by coastal storms. The dunes were […]
- Free: Chinese New Year at the Delaware Art MuseumSaturday February 20th, from 11am to 3pm, the Delaware Art Museum will host its annual Chinese New Year Celebration, in conjunction with Hanlin Chinese Culture Association. Admission is free and […]
- Little Passports Discount: Save 50%Have you heard of Little Passports? It’s a monthly adventure delivered to your door: letters, souvenirs, activities & more, designed to inspire a love of learning (culture and geography too!) […]
- Ticks in Your Christmas Tree? Yeah, It’s PossibleSince we pretty much live in deer central, deer ticks and the possibility of Lyme disease are real concerns whenever you or your pet is trekking outdoors. But this year, […]
- Heads Up! Geminid Meteor Shower This WeekendThe Geminid meteor shower is set to peak this Sunday, December 13th, bringing some extra bling to the holiday season. Add in an early-setting crescent moon and the unseasonally, awesomely […]
- Day of the Dozens (Free Krispy Kreme Doughnuts!)Who wants free Krispy Kreme doughnuts? This Saturday, 12-12-15, buy one dozen Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnuts and get another dozen free. You’ll be everybody’s favorite at the Christmas party […]
- Free #NameThatChicken Burger at Red Robin if THIS Is Your Name‘Tis the season… for a free #NameThatChicken burger from Red Robin! That is, IF you share a name with a certain jolly old elf (or his saintly predecessor). Those whose […]
- Free CrossFit Class! Community WOD at CrossFit RiverfrontEver think about trying a CrossFit class? Join a free Community WOD on Saturday, November 28th at CrossFit Riverfront and see what you’ve been missing. WODs will begin at […]
- Goodwill 50% off EVERYTHING Sale50% off errryyythingggg at Goodwill on Saturday, December 28th. Not just housewares. Not just electronics. The whole shebang, half off. I’m gonna pop some tags… Do me a favor and […]
- Here’s Your 2015 TV Christmas Specials Schedule. Mark Your Calendars!It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and one of my favorite things about it is the ritual of catching all my favorite seasonal shows and movies on […]
- See ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ on the Big Screen!The best Thanksgiving movie ever made, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, will be playing on the big screen at Penn Cinema on the waterfront on Monday, November 23rd and Tuesday, November […]
- Free DE Park Admission and GoApe Ziplining for Kids Black FridayYou may have heard that REI is giving their employees a paid day off on Black Friday so they can instead spend the day outside. DNREC is encouraging you to do […]
- Discount for Veterans at Goodwill StoresVisit any Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County on Saturday November 14th, 2015 and get $5 off your $20 purchase. Only valid at Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County locations. […]
- Rocky Run 5K and 10KRun like Rocky Balboa (well, sort of: the actual Rocky run was about 30.6 miles) in the Rocky Run 5k or 10k, November 14th in Philly. Sadly, the race doesn’t […]
- “Stuff The Bus” Delaware Thanksgiving Food DriveIt seems so early to be thinking about Thanksgiving, but I earned my first turkey feather buying groceries last night! DART is holding its 18th “Stuff The Bus” Delaware Thanksgiving Food […]
- Coding for Kids: the Wonder League’s Robotics Competition for Ages 6-11So this is pretty cool: thousands of kids are coding for the Wonder League’s first ever nationwide Robotics Competition starting today with their Dash & Dot robots. Teams have to […]
- Volunteers Needed at the Delaware Children’s TheaterThe Delaware Children’s Theater is in need talented backstage workers, seamstresses, ushers, set builders and artists. You’ll have fun and have a creative outlet while helping us put on quality […]
- Fishing Photo ContestAttention Delaware photographers! Submit your best to the 2015 Delaware Fishing Photo Contest. The winning photo will be on the cover of or prominently placed inside the 2016 Delaware Fishing […]
- Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame PlaceEven though I love Halloween, I tend to steer clear of most Halloween events because they are too scary (for me, let alone my kids) or too crowded. One very […]
- Millville Great Pumpkin FestivalUpdate: due to the stormy weather ahead, this event has been canceled. It’s officially the season for all things pumpkin! This Saturday, October 3rd, the Town of Millville will host […]
- Get Your Free Coffee on National Coffee DaySeptember 28th is National Drink Beer Day, so it totally makes sense that the 29th is National Coffee Day! I am a white chocolate mocha/caramel latte kind of coffee […]
- Fabletics Grand Opening at the Christiana MallHave you been to the Christiana Mall lately? There are a TON of new stores opening now or very soon! One of those is Fabletics— you’ve likely seen this […]
- WOD and Fundraiser for A.I. DuPont: #EsmondStrongYou’ve probably read about the Esmond family, who were vacationing in the Virgin Islands when they were exposed to a neurotoxin used as a pesticide. Mr. Esmond, who was an […]
- Popewatch (without a ticket)Regretting your decision not to procure a ticket now that the pope has landed? Yeah, I sort of am too. You don’t need to miss out on all things pope! […]
- Nominate Your Animal Loving Kid for the Pawsitive Impact Kids AwardsDo you know a special kid who’s doing great things to help animals? A friend passed this on to me and I’m guessing that you might know some awesome young […]
- FlightCar: Free Airport Parking + Earn Money by Renting Your CarWant to make a little pocket money while traveling, for pretty much zero effort? Who doesn’t? This is a pretty cool way to make some cash, especially if you travel […]
- Enter to Win an Trip to Yosemite, Grand Canyon, or Washington DC!My kids went off to school today, and I won’t lie: on Thursday night, faced with only a few precious days of summer left, I seriously considered telling them […]
- Delaware Humane’s Rubber Duck RaceI missed this the first time around, so I’m excited to have it come around again! “Adopt” a rubber duck to place in the 2nd Annual Rubber Duck Race to […]
- Plant One Million to Plant Its 500,000th TreePlant One Million is the largest multi-state tree-planting effort in the nation: a regional partnership to plant one million trees throughout 13 counties in southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New […]
- Delaware’s Green Team Goes to the Red Bull Soapbox RaceThis looks like a ton of fun and for the first time ever in my life I thought: I wish I was in Ohio this weekend. Thanks to Beverly […]
- Every Kid in a Park: Free Access to National Parks for 4th GradersPhoto credit: Depositphoto What national parks have you had the chance to visit? Starting September 1st, 2015 and running through the 2015-2016 school year until August 31, 2016, every […]
- Pixar in a Box Free Online CurriculumSo this is pretty cool: Khan Academy has launched Pixar in a Box, a behind-the-scenes look at Pixar Animation Studios’ creative process. The free online curriculum shows how Pixar filmmakers use […]
- Where, When and Why to Watch the Perseid Meteor ShowersFrom mid-July until late August, the Earth passes through the debris of the Swift-Tuttle comet. The Perseid meteor shower starts to peak around the 10th, and the overnight hours into […]
- Delaware Children’s Museum/Riverfront Mini Golf ComboPutt and play for less: now through September, purchase a combo ticket to the Delaware Children’s Museum & Riverwalk Mini Golf together for just $13 per person (ages 4 […]
- Important: Cheesesteak Festival Coming to PhillyYOU GUYS. I’m a sucker for a food festival, and cheesesteaks are my lifeblood, so you betcha I’m excited about Philly’s first Cheesesteak Festival taking place October 24th at Lincoln […]
- Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen62 children enter a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital for treatment every minute— you can help Dairy Queen help the kids. On Miracle Treat Day, Thursday July 30th, $1 or more […]
- Roaring ’20s Lawn Party: Jazz Age on the DelawareThis looks like so much fun and I will be really sad if I don’t get there. Not finding enough opportunities to channel your inner Gatsby (or Daisy, or […]
- National Hot Dog Day + New Hot Dogs at Johnnie’s Dog HouseIf you haven’t been to Johnnie’s Dog House on Concord Pike yet, you are missing out. I am not a hot dog person— I might get one from a cart […]
- Adoption Fees Waived on “Clear the Shelters” DayThis is our Jimmy, aka The Dogness. We adopted him nearly six years ago, after the loss of our beloved lab mix, because even though we had three cats […]
- Fun House of Science at the Delaware State FairThe Delaware State Fair starts this week and it’s gonna be HOT. We’ve got the skinny on a way to get cool while you’re at the fair! The Delaware […]
- Born in 1980? Free Admission to Sesame PlaceBorn in 1980? So was Sesame Place! Celebrate turning 35 with Sesame by visiting during the week of their birthday, July 27, 2015 – August 2, 2015. You’ll get FREE […]
- Delaware Charity Challenge: Sign Up for This INDOOR Winter Triathlon!Attention race addicts, charity supporters and wannabe non-couch-potatoes! I’m pretty excited about this Delaware Charity Challenge: a new run-row-bike INDOOR triathlon taking place January 9th at the Chase Center on […]
- I Scream, You Scream… for Free Good Humor Ice CreamWho likes ice cream on a summer’s day? Who likes it when the ice cream is FREE? If you’re in Philly between now and August 2nd, keep your eyes peeled […]
- Buy Two, Get One Night of Camping FreeCamping is an inexpensive way to get the kids outside and create memories that last. When I was a kid, I saw all sorts of things in the early […]
- Goodwill Red White & Blue SaleImage via the Goodwill Facebook page Save 50% on furniture, housewares, electronics, shoes, accessories, toys, domestics, handbags, jewelry, music/video and books Friday, July 3rd at any Goodwill of Delaware […]
- Free Museum Admission with Bank of America Museums on UsFree museum admission this weekend for Bank of America cardholders! Your B of A or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card gets you in free to 150 museums nationwide, the […]
- Apple Camp is Back! FREE, Ages 8-12Apple Camp is a FREE three-day workshop where kids ages 8 to 12 “bring their imaginations to life.” This summer, they’ll have two options: learn to make movies in Stories […]
- Summer Movie Express Schedule: $1 Movies at Regal CinemasThe nine-week Summer Movie Express is back! These movies sell for $1 a ticket and take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings throughout the summer. A […]
- Take a Kid Fishing! Free-Admission Fishing DaysFrom the DE Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control: Do you know a child or young teen who might enjoy learning about fishing and trying to catch a fish? […]
- Where to Get Free Donuts on National Donut DayNational Donut Day 2015 is Friday, June 6th! During World War I, approximately 250 Salvation Army volunteers assisted American soldiers in France, where rations were slim and the volunteers gave […]
- $3 Movies: Summer Kids Camp at Penn CinemaEvery Wednesday 10am throughout the summer at Penn Cinema, at the Wilmington Riverfront. Buy tickets online here. June 3 Mr. Peabody & Sherman June 10 Night at the Museum 3 […]
- Five Tips for Parenting With PresenceWritten by a marriage and family therapist, Parenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids is much more than a parenting book. It addresses what it means to […]
- Win a Birthday Party at the Please Touch Museum!Is your child’s birthday in July, August, or September? Enter to win a free Birthday Party at Please Touch Museum! We love the Please Touch Museum! Enter now for your […]
- Theater Arts Workshops for Kids and Teens at Delaware Children’s TheaterSummer theater workshops for kids and teens— perfect, of course, for kids who are interested in becoming involved in the theater, but also excellent for those who want to refine […]
- Eat Well, Live Well, Look GreatBody weight workout, mobility session, taste test, and spring shopping at lululemon athletica Shoppes at Brinton Lake: this Saturday, April 11th at 9am! My 14yo Maverick and I are members […]
- Horse Haven World Adventures Game for Phones or TabletsGot a kid who loves horses? Horse Haven World Adventures, a free-to-play horse farm simulation game, is now available to download worldwide from Ubisoft. In Horse Haven World Adventures, players […]
- Volunteer at the DuPont Nature CenterDNREC’s DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve is seeking volunteers for its 2015 season. Two volunteer training days will be held at the center: Wednesday, April 8th 6:00 – 8:30 […]
- “Create TOMORROWLAND” XPRIZE Challenge for Kids from DisneyKids excited about the new Disney movie Tomorrowland? (This kid at heart is pretty excited about the involvement of Hugh Laurie and a screenplay from a LOST writer and co-creater. […]
- Delaware Venture Outdoors FestLOVE THIS. Get outside, Delaware! Venture Outdoors Fest is an event that takes place twice annually at different State Parks around the state of Delaware. DNREC’s Division of Parks & […]
- Cheeseburgers in Paradocx: Food Truck WeekendsDon’t miss food truck weekends at Paradocx! This local, family owned vineyard is just outside Newark, off 896 in Landenberg. We highly recommend the sweet Concord wine and the […]
- Newark Delaware Egg Hunt 2015This year’s Newark Delaware egg hunt takes place on Saturday, March 28th at the White Clay Creek State Park Carpenter Recreation Area (880 New London Road). For toddlers through 9 […]
- Delaware’s Efforts Against Climate ChangeAccording to a 2014 survey: 79% of Delawareans are convinced climate change is happening now. 76 percent think immediate action should be taken to reduce the impact of climate change. […]
- Volunteer Training at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvaniaimage via the RR Museum Facebook page Have you ever been to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg? It’s worth the trip: s a visual feast for train lovers of all […]
- Used Bike and Trike Trade In at Toys R UsThis Bike and Trike Trade In just hit my inbox and seemed like it was worth sharing: trade in any used bike or trike in any condition and save up to […]
- Philadelphia Travel & Adventure ShowIt’s been a long winter. Wouldn’t you love to get away? Check out the Travel & Adventure Show in Philly this weekend to plan your next vacation— or if you’re […]
- Crazy Costume Dash at Lums Pond State ParkThe Crazy Costume Dash takes place this Saturday, October 11th at Lums Pond State Park to support the Children in Nature initiative! This all-ages, all-abilities fun run/walk includes a one-miler […]
- Wilmington Drama League Presents JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTARAll photos credit: Jonathan Ripsom Photography With this production I wanted to take it outside of the traditional passion play aspect and delve into the class struggles that […]
- Krispy Kreme Opening in New Castle; How to Win Free Doughnuts for a YearIt’s back! It’s been years since Krispy Kreme on Concord Pike turned out the Hot Light, but on July 1st at 6:00 it’s shining bright again. The new location will […]
- Dinner and a Movie Done Right: AMC Dine-In Theatre Comes to Painters Crossing20 years ago, I was friends with a ton of people who worked at the Painters Crossing movie theater. Apparently not a whole lot had changed there since then… until […]
- The Philadelphia Vendy AwardsThis Saturday, June 14th, Maverick and I are headed to cover the 4th Annual Philadelphia Vendy Awards at Penn Treaty Park as members of the press. The Vendys are a competition […]
- Royal Ballet Cinema Season: Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty Coming to the Big ScreenSo this is pretty cool: for one night only (each) you can see Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty performed by the Royal Ballet on the big screen, up close […]
- Morrissey is Coming to the Grand Opera House and I Am ExcitedWhen I was a sophomore in high school, my bestie and I had tickets to see Morrissey; I believe at the Tower. The day of, he canceled due to […]
- Free Delaware Tax PrepLooking for free Delaware tax prep? MyFreeTaxesDE is a web-based state and federal tax preparation program that’s secure and fill-in-the-blanks easy. It’s being offered for free to taxpayers with […]
- Order Bulk Apples: $25 for a Half Bushel!The Delaware Local Food Exchange in Elsmere is coordinating a bulk apple order this week from Three Springs Fruit Farm, a family-owned, Food Alliance certified farm in Wenksville PA. Save […]
- Camden Adventure Aquarium + Printable Scavenger HuntThe Adventure Aquarium is a visual and educational treat for kids of all ages! We recently had the chance to visit and rediscover the aquarium as part of a […]
- ¡Olé Tapas! Restaurant ReviewSo, being in high school, we had finals a couple weeks ago to end the year. One of the days, I didn’t have any finals so Mom and […]
- Family Fun Delaware Summer Bucket List 2013So, since every year I get arguments over what I mean by summer bucket list, allow me to clarify: I’m not implying that I’m gonna kick the bucket, or […]
- Apple Camp Now Open!Sign your kids up for Apple movie camp! This camp is FREE and fun for kids ages 8-12. (Confession: I don’t do any of my own video, my kids […]
- Into the Woods at Wilmington Drama LeagueInto the woods you go again, you have to every now and then. Into the woods, No telling when, Be ready for the journey. When I […]
- AMF BowlingWhat: Bowl, duh! Where: 3215 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19808 When: Monday: Noon – Midnight Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – […]
- Philadelphia Color Run!What: It’s am untimed 5k! We’ve been thinking about doing a lot of these lately….You should come to this one….Oh and by the way at every kilometer they throw […]
- Pick Yo’ Own Strawberries!!! (or raspberries…)Where: Linvilla Orchards When: 8 am-6 pm Sunday-Thursday and 8 am -7 pm Friday and Saturday (during picking season, it is recommended you call to see if there is picking that day What: […]
- Album Review: Blunderbuss by Jack WhiteReview: Jack White’s first solo album is pretty amazing. It’s not White Stripes though- There is definitely a different sound. Still really scratchy garage band rock, and the occasional slow song, but […]
- Camp in for Kids’ Cancer with the Philadelphia EaglesWho: YOU! and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Where: Lincoln Financial Field When: May 19 at 5:30 PM overnight into May 20 What: spend the night at Lincoln Financial Field meet members […]
- Review: The AvengersWARNING: Spoilers about the past Marvel Movies revealed. No Avengers spoilers though. HOLY SAUSAGE IN A SANDWICH WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND THAT RED SAUCE STUFF ON TOP. THIS MOVIE […]
- White Clay Creek Fest!Where: White Clay Creek State Park; the picnic grove in Carpenter Recreation Area off 896 When: May 5th, 12-4pm (Rain date 5/6) What: Creek Fest + pre-fest hike […]
- Review: Iron Man 2This week we watched Iron Man 2. ————————————————————————————————— Plot: Tony Stark has created world peace with his Iron Man suit, and is at a Weapons Expo (Called the Stark Expo). […]
- Review: Iron Man2 more movies before The Avengers. Arguably the best Avenger movie yet. This week, we watched Iron man. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Plot: Tony Stark is a wealthy man and head of Stark […]
- The Ultimate Marvel MarathonWhen: May 3rd at 11:30, all day event ending at like 2:30 the next day. Where: Select Theaters (Find one close to you here) What: Watch Iron Man, Iron Man […]
- Review: The Incredible HulkWe’re counting down to the premier of The Avengers, by watching all the movies that lead up to it. This week we review The Incredible Hulk. Plot: The movie […]
- Bye Bye Birdie Fundraising NightWhen: April 18th 2012 5:30-9:00pm Where: Nick’s Pizza, 722 Philadelphia Pike What: Bye Bye Birdie Fundraising Dinner Why: Nosh on some pizza pie and 25% goes to the Concord Players! […]
- PNC Free Sunday Morning at DE Museum of Natural HistoryWhen: Sunday, April 22, 2012 9:30 am – 12:00 noon Where: Delaware Museum of Natural History 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington DE 19807 What: Free admission courtesy of PNC Bank. […]
- The Great American Bake Sale 2012 + Little Miss Muffin GIVEAWAYFACT: More than 16 million kids are food insecure in this country– that’s one in five kids. FACT: More than 20 million kids qualify for and receive free or […]
- Captain AmericaWe’re counting down to the premier of The Avengers, by watching all the movies that lead up to it. This week we review CAPTAIN AMERICA. Summary: Set in WWII, […]
- Strawberry Shortcake DVD Review: Berry Brick Road and Bloomin’ Berry GardenCass Says: I got a movie in the mail.The first movie was called Berry Brick Road. The second movie was called Bloomin Berry Garden. Bloomin Berry Garden is a good […]
- Firefly Music Festival!!!Where: Dover, DE (and other East Coast cities) When: July 20-22, 2012 What: The biggest music festival ever to be in Delaware. This three day event has over 40 […]
- ‘We Bought a Zoo’ and Movies for Animal LoversWE BOUGHT A ZOO, available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download April 3rd, is an inspiring adventure based on a true story of one man who brought a zoo back […]
- Bamboozle Festival!!!!!Where: Asbury Park, NJ When: May 18, 19, and 20 (However, you can choose to do just one day) What: Bamboozle is a three day music festival in Asbury […]
- ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ Dinner Fundraiser at Concord High SchoolWhat: Concord Players’ dinner fundraiser + musical production Bye Bye Birdie When: Dinner at 5 pm (April 27th & 28th only), show at 7 pm (April 26th, 27th & 28th) Where: Pre-show […]
- The Avengers Countdown: Teen & Mom Movie Review of ThorOkay, so I am a HUGE superhero nerd. Coincidentally, I am wearing my Dark Knight Rises shirt right now (which I am SUPER excited about. Be there July 20th!!). […]
- Philly Farm & Food Fest: Eat Local, Philly!I’m wicked excited about this event! The Philly Farm & Food Fest promises to be an inspiration to buying local all year round, but I’m hoping to find local sources […]
- $2 Night at Delaware Children’s MuseumJust $2 Wednesday night, March 21st from 5:00- 7:00 pm at the Delaware Children’s Museum. Go play!
- Upcoming Consignment Sales (March 2012)3/16 – 3/18 9am – 2pm Harford/Cecil County Wee-cycle Mart Kids Consignment Sale Perryville Outlet Center, 85 Heather Lane, Perryville, MD Cash and Credit Cards accepted (no Amex or Debit […]
- ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at Mount Pleasant High SchoolWhen: Thursday March 15th 7:00 pm Friday March 16th 7:00 pm Saturday March 17th 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm Where: Mount Pleasant High School, 5201 Washington Street Extension, Wilmington, DE […]
- A Kid’s Guide to the Philadelphia Flower Show 2012Cass and I hit the Flower Show! Here’s a quick hit list of kid-approved favorites. The Orchid Wave: this was actually even better than I had expected it to […]
- Sugarloaf Crafts Festival: A Sensory Celebration + Giveaway (5 Winners)When: Friday March 16th and Saturday March 17th, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday March 18th 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, […]
- Philly (and the Flower Show): More Fun When You Sleep OverYes, I know Philly is just a hop, skip and jump away. But every so often the kids and I get to stay in a hotel that’s close to home, […]
- Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (at the Flower Show)Just wanted to highlight a few events at the Flower Show that would be a fun time out with the gals! Girls Night Out: the Flower Show joins forces […]
- Attention Bird Lovers and Citizen Scientists: Delaware Breeding Bird AtlasWhat follows is a press release I got in an email. This is a great way to get your kids listening and in touch with nature, while helping researchers collect […]
- Grandparents’ Week at Delaware Children’s MuseumGrandparents play for free from March 19th- 25th at the Delaware Children’s Museum! GrandparentsWeek_8.5X11
- Take a Kid Fishing! Days at DE State ParksGot a budding fisherman, aged 6-15? Thanks to DNREC’s Aquatic Resource Education Center and Delaware State Parks, your child and a parent/guardian can cast a line for free (park admission […]
- 2012 Flower Show Events for the Organic, Edible, Heirloom or Urban GardenerI first posted this over on my green blog, but sharing here too for the locals! We are so lucky to have such an impressive event happening so close […]
- Family Friendly Philadelphia Flower Show + Enter to Win Tickets!Who wants to take a trip to HAWAII?? Well, I wish I had that to give away. Or to keep. But I don’t. I’ve got the next best thing though: […]
- Toss Your SpinBrush: Safety AlertIf you’ve got an Arm & Hammer or Crest SpinBrush, get rid of it, especially if it belongs to your kids. From the FDA: …while turned on, the brush head […]
- Mirror Mirror Valentine’s Day CardsNeed a few last-minute Valentine’s Day cards or just like to be a little ahead of the curve? Click here for 8 different designs from the new movie Mirror […]
- Plant a Tree for Your ValentineShow them how your love can grow! Order a bare root tree from the Delaware Center for Horticulture. Last day for orders is February 17, and the trees (measuring […]
- The Secret Life of ArriettyI guess I’ve been living under a rock or something. I received an invite to an advance screening of this movie with the kids, but as usual it’s on […]
- February at White Clay Creek State ParkUpdate: Nature classes 2/11 have been canceled due to expected snow. Saturday Feb 11th 10:15 to 11 am at the Nature Center: Nature Babies – For kids under 2 years […]
- Get Yer Pirate On at Delaware Art MuseumLast minute parents’ night out idea! Pirate party at Delaware Art Museum: Friday February 10th from 8-11pm $5 tickets pirate themed photo ops (props provided or come in costume) DJ, […]
- The Elton Boys’ Prize-Winning VideoI don’t think we ever mentioned that the kids made a video with their FyrFlyz for Time to Play Mag that won them $500. The boys did this all by […]
- Super Bowling Sunday at Brunswick LanesNot watching the big game? All day February 5th you can bowl for two hours for $9.99 per person (includes shoe rental) at Brunswick Blue Hen Lanes, off Main Street […]
- Review: who? Comics: an iPad App for the Reluctant ReaderThank you to who?Comics for sponsoring this post and encouraging my child to read biographies in comic book form! Please click here to learn more about the app. And follow […]
- Year of the Dragon: Chinese New Year at DE Art MuseumCome celebrate Chinese New Year: the Year of the Dragon! Saturday, January 28th 11:00 am – 3:00 pm FREE sixth annual Chinese New Year Celebration at the Delaware Art Museum! […]
- Cut Home & Travel Energy Costs with these TipsWe’ve lucked out so far this winter; it’s been fairly mild. But with today’s wintry blast and first real snowfall I’m thinking we all have the heat cranked— and are […]
- Take a Trip to Hawaii: at the 2012 Philadelphia Flower ShowIf you’re like us, you’re getting tired of bare lawn, expanses of brown mud, and being stuck inside. The seed catalogs are starting to roll in, and that helps; […]
- Goodwill Happy Hour Sale25% off all wares Thursday, January 19th from 6-8pm at Delaware Goodwill locations. Includes non-electrical, non-textile housewares. Furniture is excluded. So is the outlet. Find your nearest DE Goodwill […]
- The Big Year: a 2012 ChecklistUm, hello. Were you aware there was a new movie coming out starring Steve Martin, Jack Black AND Owen Wilson? That’s pretty much my comedy movie trifecta (throw in Will […]
- They’re Making “Into the Woods” into a Movie… SQUEEEEUsually when they do remakes I think WHY WHY WHY can’t they come up with anything original? But this is full of YES. I sing bits and pieces of this […]
- What’s Cooking with Williams-Sonoma in JanuaryLots of good stuff happening at Williams-Sonoma in the New Year! Glancing at the calendar, here are some of my faves: Winter Dinner Inspiration Jan 4 Hot Sandwiches for Cold […]
- FREE Christmas Movies on the Big Screen!Christmas movies are one of my favorite celebrations of the season! Movies for Saturday December 3rd– At Theatre N in downtown Wilmington, FREE showing of: A Charlie Brown Christmas How […]
- Shop Small! Small Business SaturdayStay away from the craziness of the big box stores this weekend and instead keep your money in the community by shopping small, local biz. This year marks the 2nd […]
- Fun Black Friday FactsGearing up for Black Friday feels like preparing for a marathon! What’s your plan of attack this year? What are the “must-haves” on your shopping list? Here’s some fun Black […]
- Get a Melissa & Doug 25% Off Coupon When You Take the North “Poll”I’ve always loved the Melissa & Doug line of toys: refreshingly NOT tons of PLASTIC, no bells and whistles, no perpetually flashing lights and annoying electronics. Just nice quality durable […]
- Sportsmen Against Hunger: Donate Your Deer to Food PantriesKnow any hunters with big hearts? Pass this on: Donate your deer to the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Sportsmen Against Hunger Program this hunting season. Delaware Legislature has […]
- It’s Almost Muppet TimeIf I were any more excited about the upcoming Muppets movie I wouldn’t have any decent pants to wear.
- Creative Costume Competition at GoodwillAttention Halloween fans of Delaware and Delaware County: Buy two or more items from your local Goodwill (receipt must be dated Oct 1st-31st) Make a killer costume Upload a photo […]
- La Petite Spa & Salon Masquerade BallWhat: Fall Masquerade Ball! Come in costume for food, fun, pampering and photo shoots. When: Friday, October 28th 6:30-8:30 pm Saturday, October 29th 6-8 pm Where: La Petite Spa & […]
- AlphaBuyer: a Group Deal Site for Your BillsI currently belong to entirely too many deal sites, but one of my faves is Jasmere. Like most sites, Jasmere offers a daily (eco-friendly) item at a discounted price— but […]
- Job Hunting? Philly JobProsper Job FairWhat: JobProsper Flexible & Work from Home Expo When: Sunday, October 23rd 11am- 4pm Where: Lincoln Financial Field – East Club Lounge Level What: The only job fair that focuses […]
- Delaware Art Museum Festival of GoblinsWhat: Gallery trick or treat at the Museum for ages 3 – 12. Come in costume and enjoy: Halloween-themed art activities spooky movie fun photo booth and costume parade interactive […]
- Commonwealth Connections Academy Open House October 13thThis one is for my PA readers! Come check out Commonwealth Connections Academy at its newest location in Bryn Mawr. It’s not too late to enroll for the 2011-2012 […]
- Kid Review: Sky Ball (written with “help” from Cass and Mav)Mom got a Sky Ball at the Time to Play toy Holiday Showcase in New York. It’s pretty much an apple-sized bouncy ball. We’ve been messing around with it, and […]
- Mom Review: Real SteelHey everybody, remember how fun this was? Now you can revisit the fun of punching, jabbing, head popping-offing robots, only in high-tech CGI and on the big screen! […]
- I don’t know what to think about Real Steel.We saw Real Steel last night with our mom and uncle, and I had mixed feelings about it. Ok, so the whole movie is about boxing robots in the future, […]
- Giveaway: Real Steel Promotion PackReal Steel opens today! A gritty, white-knuckle, action ride set in the near-future where the sport of boxing has gone high-tech, Real Steel stars Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton, a washed-up […]
- Review and Giveaway! Strawberry Shortcake: Growing Up DreamsCassidy’s take: I got to watch Strawberry Shortcake: Growing Up Dreams. In the first show Strawberry Shortcake tells Custard about once when Gingersnap dreams about becoming an astronaut and going […]
- FamilyFun Magazine Picks 2011’s Top ToysGuess what, people. It’s almost October. Which means it’s almost Halloween. And then it will be almost Thanksgiving, and once Thanksgiving’s gone it’ll be crunch time for Christmas shopping. So […]
- DE Annual Acorn Collection Day October 1stIt’s that time of year again! Volunteers are still needed for the 7th Annual Acorn Collection Day taking place on Saturday, October 1st. “We have quite a few volunteers signed […]
- Review and Video: Z-Curve Bow and Zing-Shot LauncherThe child amidst his baubles is learning the action of light, motion, gravity, muscular force… -Ralph Waldo Emerson NOTE: This review is cross-posted at simple.green.organic.happy. I thought it would be nice […]
- Kermit the Frog Here…After giving Piggy the spotlight last week I feel it’s only fair to give Kermit equal airplay 🙂 A CONVERSATION WITH KERMIT THE FROG… Why should audiences see Disney’s “The […]
- Giveaway and Review: Jungle SpeedYay for board games! Especially brain games. Recent research shows that board games positively impact kids’ cognitive development skills and brain motor function. Game play also helps kids develop patience, […]
- Giveaway & Review: Zhu Zhu Babies“I love the Zhu Zhu babies. They’re like regular Zhu Zhu pets but they don’t have wheels to move around. They’re so cute. Their clothes are so cute.” My daughter […]
- Fashion Friday: Interview with Miss PiggyThe new Muppet movie comes out NOVEMBER 23rd, RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU ARE PREPARED FOR MUPPET DOMINATION. I was sent the transcript of a recent interview with Miss Piggy, […]
- Giveaway and Review: FyrflyzI’ve argued that the best toys are the simple ones that come without instructions, highly transportable, inexpensive, fun for all ages. My official list included things like Frisbees and […]
- Giveaway! ABDUCTION Red Carpet Advance Screening TicketsTaylor Lautner. Perhaps you’ve heard of him. (I was Team Jacob all the way.) He’s in this new movie ABDUCTION, which is one of those “everything I know is […]
- Fish-For-Free Day in PA September 5Residents and non-residents of Pennsylvania can get one last day of fishing in before the school year starts in earnest– Tomorrow, September 5th (Labor Day) is PA’s second Fish-for-Free Day […]
- Ground Control to Major TomJacob is teaching himself guitar, and I’ve contracted him to learn a few of my favorite songs. He gets $20 when he can play and sing any of the […]
- Wordless Wednesday: #StyleSchoolMore about our daytrip to #StyleSchool in NYC to come, but if you’re insanely curious you can check out recaps on Mommies With Style and Classy Mommy.
- Review: WARRIORLast week me and Mom went to see an advance screening of the cage fighting movie Warrior. I have not much to say about this movie other than it was AMAZING. The […]
- Marley & Me: The Puppy Years Printable Activity SheetsYes, I saw Marley & Me, and I admit I cried my eyeballs out. It was an ugly scene. So I don’t think Cass will be watching that anytime soon. […]
- Time Island“Mom told me about something called Time Island. It’s cool. I like the games in it. It is about when you are on an island and go adventuring.” -Cassidy Time […]
- $1 Tuesdays in August @ DE Museum of Natural HistoryThanks to the sponsorship of Artisan’s Bank, you can check out the Delaware Museum of Natural History for only a dollar per person every Tuesday in August. The admission […]
- New Strawberry Shortcake DVD: Growing Up Dreams (print out this coloring page!)Dude, I used to love Strawberry Shortcake as a kid. And My Little Pony. And Thundercats. (Smurfs, not so much.) Since everything old is new again, I get to relive […]
- Top *Nine* ’80s and ’90s Movies for TeensI’ve been blank for posts lately, so madre said do something on movies, so here ya go. Enjoy. ( I couldn’t think of ten movies so I chose 9. So […]
- Fyrflyz: The two-handed, light-up, yo-yo thing for the easily amusedMav and I received two Fyrflyz in the mail recently, and had no idea what they were until madre told us. It’s basically a string with a loop at each end and […]
- BROWNIES!Once I was at Harrah’s for no reason. I was in a dinner. There was string tied around burgers. The burgers were very weird. But I took one anyway. I […]
- Review: The Costume TrunkSomeone sent me a book (The Costume Trunk) and I don’t know who. Here is what it’s about. Once there was a girl and it was her birthday. The girl […]
- Cooking Up Fun: Classes at Williams-SonomaOh, Williams-Sonoma, you’re so smart. You know that I can’t resist your wares, all you need to do is get me in the store. The kitchen accoutrement company is offering […]
- Canning- Freezing- Drying Food Preservation ClassLearn about the methods of food preservation and preserve your garden harvest or farmer’s market bounty. Make your own pickles, jellies and jams, salsas and pesto! This class includes a […]
- Win Tix Aboard the Wine & Cheese Train, or $200 to Amish Country InnsThis is more for the ‘rents or a girls’ night out, but some cool Lancaster County contests are running on Facebook right now: 1. The Strasburg Rail Road is giving […]
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows pt.2. EPIC.Last night, Madre and I saw Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in Newark. I read the book when it first came out like 3 or 4 years ago, so […]
- Roughing It or Not-So-Roughing It: Delaware Deals on Camping or CottagesAttention campers! Great deal alert: Stay 2 weeknights at Killens Pond State Park, and get 4 free Killens Pond Water Park passes and 2 free boat rentals. Stay 2 weeknights […]
- The Family Fun Delaware Summer Bucket ListStuff we want to do and food we wanna eat, as a family before summer’s end… how much will we get to cross off our list? Jake: 1. Harry Potter […]
- Wilmington Pirate Day!July 9th 2011 11:00am- 5:00pm Tubman- Garrett Park (the riverfront) Get your “arrrrr” on with this free event for scurvy folk (some activities carry fees). scavenger hunt tours aboard the […]
- Mad-Macs and Matilda’s in Newark DE: Kid & Mom Restaurant ReviewJAKE SAYS: So a couple weeks ago, we went to Mad-Macs and Matilda’s. Mad-Macs is a restaurant with a huge selection of baked mac and cheese, and Matilda’s serves Australian-themed food, […]
- Mr. Popper’s Penguins (Kid & Mom Movie Review)Once me and mom were watching MR. POPPERS PENGUINS without Jake and Mav and Dad (they were seeing Green Lantern), some parts were really funny. Mr. Popper tried to teach […]
- Daytrip to Washington DC1) Washington DC is not easy to navigate. I am used to Wilmington and Philly which have semi-logical grid systems and TONS of signs for local tourist attractions. You’d […]
- Family Friendly Atlantic CitySo a couple weeeeeeeeekends ago we went to Atlantic City on a blogger trip. Ok, first off: casinos are scary as flahooey. I would walk through, (because every place in […]
- Kids: Bowl Free This Summer at Brunswick (everybody bowls free July 4th weekend!)A few weeks back we got an invite to a kids’ party at Brunswick Blue Hen Lanes in the Newark Shopping Center (off Main Street) via their email newsletter. It […]
- Cherry Crest Adventure Farm: 2011 SeasonThe Cherry Crest Adventure Farm Summer Season begins Saturday, July 2nd, with over 50 farm fun activities, games and rides, including the popular Farm Ed and Farm Animal Centers […]
- Green Lantern was not ‘pretty good.’Mav, Dad and I saw Green Lantern in 3D at the theater on Sunday, when Mom and Cass saw Mr. Poppers Penguins. I went in knowing nothing about the story, […]
- Got Turkey? DNREC Needs Volunteer BirdwatchersThe DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife needs citizen scientist volunteer birdwatchers to report any wild turkey sightings, as they survey the number and location of wild turkeys in Delaware. […]
- Kung Fu Panda 2: Kid & Mom ReviewKung Fu Panda 2 was okay, it was not as funny as the first one. Still, this one was so unpredictable it’s sort of funny. Also,if you’re one of those people […]
- Family Friendly AC: the crazy statue thingyOnce we were at Atlantic City and I was in the car for no reason. So I started deep thinking. That hour, I fell asleep. Hours later, Mom was shaking […]
- The Clifford Brown Jazz Festival 2011The Clifford Brown story is pretty tragic. Born in Wilmington DE, he was an up-and-coming trumpeter, urged by the great Dizzy Gillespie himself to further his musical career. One […]
- Barbra Streisand. Oh-Oh-oh-oh-ohoh…Here’s a nice time killer for you. Check it out. You won’t be disappointed. It only takes 5 seconds to do, but can provide hours of entertainment.
- Summer Movie Express: $1 movies at Regal CinemasGet in outta the hot! For 9 weeks, Regal’s Summer Movie Express 2011 allows families to see selected G or PG rated movies for $1 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at […]
- Haircuts. Colour Roxx Rocks at Those.After 13 long years, Jake finds a place that gives him haircuts that don't look dumb.
- The Muppets are in a Superhero State of MindThe Muppets spoof The Green Lantern and the Spiderman Musical.
- Blue Rocks’ Rocky Bluewinkle @ Christiana MallMeet Rocky Bluewinkle & win prizes at the Wilmington Blue Rocks Summer Event at the Christiana Mall.
- La Petite Spa & Salon’s Grand Re-Opening PartyComplimentary services, snacks, and discounted rates on parties and summer camps at the re-opening of La Petite Spa in the Shoppes of Louviers.
- First-time Campers: $20 for weekend camping incl. equipment rentalWant to try out some family camping but don't want to invest in all the gear? First-time campers can stay the weekend at participating PA state parks for just $20, and rental of needed gear is included.
- Recycle old CDs and help birdsRecycle your CDs by sending to the Philadelphia Zoo to help prevent bird deaths by window strikes.
- Does Dad Deserve a YMCA Membership?Tell the YMCA of Delaware why Dad's an All-Star for a chance to win a one-year membership.
- Thomas the Tank Engine at the Strasburg RailroadTake a ride on Thomas the Tank Engine at the Strasburg Rail Road.
- “The Sound of Music” Returns to Theaters for Two Days Only!The Sound of Music returns to theaters as a singalong, for two days only.
- Be a Halloween Helper at the Please Touch MuseumGot gently used Halloween costumes? Donate them during the month of October for kids who couldn't afford them otherwise.
- Free Ice Cream at Cold Stone Creamery September 30thReceive a free sample of Kate's Creation Sept 30 while supplies last.
- The Delaware Great Parks PursuitThe Delaware Great Parks Pursuit challenges families to get outdoors, get moving, and complete as many of the 25 challenges as possible by November 17th.
- Trail of Two Cities- Discounted Admission AND $25 to Harry’s Savoy or Seafood Grill!See 7 Delaware historical sites for only $12 AND get a $25 gift certificate to Harry's Savoy or Seafood Grill.
- Up to 50% Off Camping at Delaware State Parks!Save 50% fall weeknights or 25% November weekends on camping at Delaware State Parks!
- Attention Ghost Hunters! Fort Delaware Paranormal AdventuresAttention ghost hunters! Loads of paranormal investigations happening at Fort Delaware this fall.
- Battle of the Brandywine Revolutionary War ReenactmentBattle of the Brandywine to be reenacted at Brandywine Creek State Park
- Free Family & Fitness Fun at Smith PlaygroundFREE obstacle course, lawn games, crafts, giveaways and family yoga at Smith Playground September 19.
- Free September Sundays at Brandywine River MuseumTwo more September Sunday mornings to see the Brandywine River Museum for free, from 9:30- noon. The Brandywine River Museum is on Rt 1 in PA and permanently houses an […]
- Free Museum Admission for 2: Smithsonian Museum Day, September 25Smithsonian Museum Day September 25th, 2010. Here's where I'd use that free museum admission!
- Build with Lego Sculptor Sean KenneyWHAT: Sean Kenney Weekend. Creatures of Habitat creator and LEGO certified professional Sean Kenney, will be on hand to sign autographs and talk about how he created the fantastic LEGO […]
- The Brandywine Treasure Trail PassportThe Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport program is your passport to summer savings! For $75, a family of 2 adults and three kids can gain one-time admission to ten local Delaware […]
- 2nd Annual Eagles Flight Night!…Let’s go, Eagles! See the entire 2010 Philadelphia Eagles Team for the first time at the Linc and help raise money for a great cause! All proceeds support Eagles Youth […]
- Sunny Day at Sesame Place!I’m a fan of Sesame Place on Facebook, and recently they put out a call: Any families, with kids over 5, interested in being filmed playing in the Count’s Splash […]
- The Philadelphia ZooFor my kids’ birthdays, in lieu of a party, we like to celebrate with a no-holds-barred day trip: whatever the heck you want to do, kid. For Cassidy’s 5th birthday, […]