New York City is a very special time during any holiday, and during Halloween it gets downright wacky.  If you’ll be in the Big Apple this month, you’ll have eerily fun things to do in all five of the boroughs.
The Bronx:

Boo at the Zoo – Along with zoos across the nation, the Bronx Zoo welcomes families on a haunted safari, a hayride, and to share in all sorts of ghoulish family experiences.  Offered weekend until November 1st.  Admission is $15 for adults, $11 for children aged 3-12 (FREE when wearing a wildlife costume and accompanied by an adult paying …read more

Our recent beach trip brought out a slurry of questions from our son: “What is sand made of?” “What are sandbars?” “Do jellyfish bite?” “What is coral?” The questions continued long after we came home from vacation, and my husband took a seat in front of the computer, placed Truman on his lap and the two began to investigate the wonders of the sea. Rick says we are spoiled. Our parents didn’t have the luxury of jumping online to answer complex questions.
During this research, Rick noticed that today is World Oceans Day. The day is part of the World Ocean …read more

With springtime come outdoor activities in the northern United where I live.  In other parts of the country, it’s already warm, even hot, so you’ve been enjoying the out-of-doors for some time.  In other countries and the Southern Hemisphere, your activities with your children may vary, but you still might find something of interest in the suggestions below.
States,
 Encourage youngsters to go outdoors if there are safe areas around your home.  If not, see about taking them to a park , a nearby hiking area or national forest.
 Take walks around the neighborhood.  See how everything around you is changing with the …read more

Quilting Books
Do you get involved in quilting/fabric art projects for yourself or with your family?  I began quilting with my grandmother when I was eight-years old.  My daughter was around my quilting from an early age and now has become a recognized quilter/fiber artist.
Her daughter often chooses quilting projects when she has to do reports at school.  So quilting can be a family affair.
I write the b5media blog, Quilting and Patchwork.  Over there, I’ve compiled a short list of books you might enjoy, Fascinating Quilting/Fabric Art Books, which will remain as a resource in my Pages section of the …read more