Idlewild and SoakZone is set in Pennsylvania’s beautiful Laurel Highlands, just a few minutes from the town center of Ligonier. As the oldest consecutively running amusement park in Pennsylvania and one of the oldest amusement parks in the US, they have to be doing something right to have such a long tradition of family fun. … More 8 Reasons to Visit Idlewild with a Toddler
If you haven’t figured it out by the name, the Mattress Factory definitely isn’t your typical art museum in Pittsburgh, PA. I had heard about how great the Mattress Factory was for years. It wasn’t until I started exploring some of our local Pittsburgh museums with toddlers, however, that I actually had a chance to … More Visiting Pittsburgh’s Mattress Factory with Kids
As my baby boy turned two last month, I can’t help but get nostalgic about all of the adventures we’ve had and the family memories we’ve made. While my love for travel started long before becoming a Mom, I certainly learned a whole new way of experiencing travel since having my son. And I have … More 12 Reasons to Travel with a Child Under 2
Are you looking for fun things to do with kids in Pittsburgh or just want to escape the rain or snow? Fortunately, there are so many indoor play places in Pittsburgh for kids to play freely and run around inside. (And with Pittsburgh being in the top 5 of US cities with rainy days, you’re … More The Best Indoor Play Places in Pittsburgh
A Conservatory and Botanical Gardens may not always the first thing you think of when looking for things to do with kids. Just one visit to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, however, and you’ll quickly see why it’s one of the best things to do with kids in Pittsburgh. From the bright and beautiful flowers … More 7 Tips for Visiting Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens with Kids
After being gifted a Carnegie Museum membership last Christmas, the Carnegie Science Center quickly became one of our favorite things to do with a toddler in Pittsburgh. The Carnegie Science Center is huge, and it’s one place in Pittsburgh you could really spend the entire day and not get bored. One of the best things … More Visiting the Carnegie Science Center with Little Kids
We’re lucky to have so many great museums in Pittsburgh. When it comes to finding things to do in Pittsburgh with family, there’s nothing that captures Pittsburgh better than the H.J. Heinz History Center. It’s a great museum for people of any age, with detailed information about Pittsburgh’s present and future as well as interactive … More Visiting Pittsburgh’s Heinz History Center with Kids
Since I first had my son, I’ve been looking for ways to incorporate him into workouts. Because, who wants to wake up an hour early to exercise on their own when their kid already wakes up at 5am? Not me! When I was working full-time, I typically found classes that were available on Saturdays so … More Mommy and Me Exercise Classes in Pittsburgh & Across the US
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 toddler aged son away from the huge glass bird at the entrance every … More The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh with a Toddler
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 kids’ 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
