With SO MUCH information out there and Disney’s addition of the FastPass+ process in recent years, the whole planning part of any Disney trip can be a little overwhelming even if you’re only there for a day. We had a family vacation planned to Orlando in December of 2018 and decided to do one day … More How to Prepare for a Day at Walt Disney World
Before having a kid, I had no idea that story time offers so much more than just sitting and listening to stories. Most sing songs and do dances to get the kids moving, and several offer crafts or other fun activities at the end. And with so many different story times available in the Pittsburgh … More Unique Pittsburgh Story Times for Every Day of the Week
I’ve been to Disney World many times since I was a little girl but never during the holidays until recently. We just got back from a family trip to Orlando, and I’m not sure if it was the moderate weather, the decorations, or the fact that it was our son’s first trip, but it quickly … More 3 Places in Orlando to Experience the Magic of Disney at Christmas
Since I’ve had my son, I’ve been looking for ways to incorporate him into workouts so we can still have that bonding time without having to sacrifice what little time I may have for rest and relaxation. (Because, who wants to wake up an hour early to exercise when their kid already wakes up at … More The Best Places to Exercise with Your Baby or Toddler in Pittsburgh and Beyond
With the holidays coming up, I wanted to share 10 of our favorite toys to travel with for babies and toddlers, all of which are under $10. They’re all lightweight, mess free and (mostly) noise free, which makes them perfect for keeping little ones entertained for long road trips or plane rides as well as … More 10 Baby & Toddler Toys for Travel Under $10
Seeing all of the holiday decorations up already has definitely gotten me in the mood for Christmas. In my mind, it’s never too early for lights, cookies and of course, Santa. And if you’re one of those people that refuses to acknowledge Christmas until after Thanksgiving, there are so many opportunities to see the big … More 25 Places to See Santa in the Pittsburgh Area: Christmas 2018
Having grown up on the eastern part of Pennsylvania a little more than two hours from New York City, I’ve been there a countless number of times since I was a little girl. Although my trips have become less frequent since I’ve lived in Pittsburgh, I still try to get there every chance I can. … More New York City: Exploring Midtown & Central Park with a Toddler
The great thing about the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh is that it’s thoughtfully set up for kids of all ages to play openly and creatively, and it’s completely interactive from the time you enter the doors. Literally, I have trouble getting my son away from the huge glass bird at the entrance every. single. time. … More The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh with Little Kids
With my first completely solo flight coming up with my son (and as a toddler, nonetheless!) I’ve been thinking a lot back to the flights we took with him before he turned 1. His first flight was at 7 weeks and we’ve definitely learned a lot since that first flying experience. And I like to … More Flying with a Baby: Tips for Before and During Your Flight
Eating out has definitely changed since we’ve had a kid, and if you’re anything like us you’re eating dinner about two hours earlier and researching the kid’s menus more than the happy hour menus these days. Fortunately living north of Pittsburgh we have a ton of great restaurants to choose from that just happen to … More The Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Pittsburgh & Tips for Eating Out
