Tennessee Feature: Hattie Jane’s Creamery

Imagine growing up with your parents owning an ice cream shop!  And not just any ice cream shop, a shop that sources local ingredients like dairy and coffee to create inspired ice cream flavors and sweet treats all in-house.  Yum!  Well welcome to Hattie Jane’s Creamery located in downtown Columbia, Tennessee.  This shop opened on

A Morning in the Orchard and Afternoon Baking an Apple and Pear Galette

This post is all about having new experiences and trying out a new recipe.  After a recent trip to Lyman Orchards I had a bunch of apples and a few pears.  Picking pears was a new experience for my toddler and I, so we can now check that one off the list.  I wanted to

Nantucket Island Feature: Children’s Culinary Classes at the Nantucket Culinary Center

Nantucket has special meaning for our family. My husband started visiting the island with friends when he was in high school and I visited for the first time when we were dating. We got married there and started bringing our children on vacation when they were toddlers. Its always been a fun place to discover

Connecticut Road Trip: Westmoor Park- Community Gardens, Animals and Education

I have been visiting Westmoor Park, located in West Hartford, CT, since my son started walking and I always look forward to seeing what is new each time.  On our recent visit I was so excited to show him freshly laid eggs in the chicken coop, the vegetable garden growing broccoli and cabbage and the

California Feature: Camping and S’mores

When you think of camping, what comes to mind? Sure, the fresh air, relaxation and adventure. But, c’mon…what really comes to your mind first? S’MORES! Am I right? For as long as I can remember, camping and s’mores have gone hand in hand. When I was a kid, I used to bug and bug my

Road Trip: Kid City Museum and the Ultimate Play Kitchen

I have been visiting the Kid City Museum since my son started walking.  They have a great 2 and younger space called under the sea.  It has vibrant colors and soft surfaces for new walkers.  During my last visit a few months ago I noticed they were renovating the diner section of the museum.  Considering

Road Trip: The Lobster Pool Restaurant, Rockport, MA

In August 2010, I hopped a flight to Boston, Massachusetts to spend the weekend with my friends. I had just started dating a really handsome guy, who happened to be visiting his hometown in Boston that same weekend. He suggested that we get together for some “wicked good lobstah and chowdah” in Rockport, a town

Connecticut Road Trip: Bear’s Smokehouse Barbecue

When my husband and I moved to Connecticut I never thought this state would be the place we would find fantastic barbecue, but we did.  Bear’s Smokehouse Barbecue has become the place where we always bring out-of-town guests and/or recommend to others who are in search for a great meal while in the Hartford area.  The

California Road Trip: Donuts & the Beach Family Tradition

I’ve been camping with my family since I was about three years old and my husband is a camper too, so camping has always been something we’ve done ever since we’ve gotten together. And that didn’t change when Jax came along. Luckily he loves the outdoors as much as we do! Every first of the

Cape Cod Road Trip: The Chatham Candy Manor

I have been visiting the Chatham Candy Manor, in Chatham, Ma, since I was a child, so the ability to bring my son to a place that holds so many fond memories is a thrill.  My toddler has now enjoyed a few homemade chocolate pops and it was this Chatham Candy Manor experience that had